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. (3) Gen X (1965-1978), they want to choose their communication medium and how often they do it -email, cellphone, text, blogging, instant messaging, online forum. They have difficulties with F2F formal communication, Formal letter writing, team discussions. (4) Gen Y (1979-1997) prefers text, online social networking, instant messaging. The have difficulties with F2F communications, telephone conversations and professional or even casual letter writing.