I will create lots of interactions for my students to be a part of like discussions and small groups. 

To help build a strong working alliance and foster trust and rapport with students through online communication it is imperative to implement advanced relational writing practices. 

It is critical to stay informed of current trends as they relate to technology implementations. 

Open communication that is substantive is key.

Active communication and collaboration are critical to the learning environment.

Words me different things based on one's perceptions.  Communication should be effective from both the receiver and sender.

Technology communication differs from face to face interactions. Students have been provided with multiple ways of communicating with course instructors and peers through email,  IM, mobile devices such as smart phones, video conferencing, text messaging, desktop and laptop computers.

Online learning is consistently growing in academic. The online student faces many challenges such as self management, time management, technological issues, and environmental distractions.

Online learning is not for everyone. And self assessment should be considered before enrolling in online courses.

I learned that building an online learning community extends beyond the boundaries of academic instruction. Incorporating this knowledge will a key feature of my future online courses.

I learned that instructors must model appropriate, desirable online behaviors. I intend to model the behaviors discussed in this course.