It is important to recognize the generational identy of the group you are teaching. Different generational groups have different communication styles and they must be intergrated to acheve success in the virtual class room. Communication guidelines must take into consideration the different comunication styles of the generation they are instructing. Instructors must model good communication to the students in the course. Instructors must also be courteous and respectiful to the students. When communicating to your students take into account the the other persons perspective, use clear, simple and concise language. One aspect of the communication process that is missing in the online course is nonverbal communication, therefore straight forward language is appropirate in order to aviod any misunderstandings
