Online instructor must be aware at all times that not every student in their classroom communicates in the same manner using similar tools. Lack of understanding this concept will breed frustration and diminish you input to the learning community.
Module 3 of the course outlines the various generations along with their communication preference and communication obstacles.
(1) The traditionalist (1925-1945) prefer F2F communication in a formal setting. They see challenges using emails, cell phones, texting, social networking sites.
(2) Baby boomers (1946-1964) prefer F2F, telephone, email, group meetings, cellphones for talking. They see as obstacles, social networking sites, blogging, texting.… >>>