Traditional classroom strategies that are similar to the online teaching environment include knowing how to influence, persuade, inspire, and energize student. Also, learning how to project your presence as an online instructor include initiating or leading synchronous discussions, oversee projects, participate in discussion, and answer students questions and providing constructive feedback. A method for projecting instructor authority include academic credentials, professional experience, and achievements which can be shared with a brief biography. An effective way to get to know your students is to ask them to post a brief biography about themselves to include their name, academic background, employment history, reason for taking course, expectations of the instructor, and any special hobbies. Posting an instructor biography and student posting on the first day of class helps build a learning community.
