The importance of online learning is giving and alternative to students in a busy life. Adult learners especially have it hard to go to a brick-and-mortar environment while trying to improve on one's level of education and training. During the pandemic, I taught high school medical careers and body systems and the students were never used to the learning environment. Teacher's had to quickly integrate google classroom or canvas to broaden the experience and whether you are on zoom or google meet there is an opportunity to see everyone's face and break out. I loved to do slam chats on a topic to review and it was fun to see the students engage well. Mentimeter also is a visual way to check in with active learning as well. Core elements involve various ways for each student to take control and responsibility of their own learning. Some of those core elements are teamwork, individualism, reflection and communication.
