<p>Technology is essentially the backbone of online learning.&nbsp; I recall the days of distance learning before the internet when it was conducted using snail mail and video tapes as the instructional medium.&nbsp; The more interactive and easier to use the LMS the better the experience for the student.&nbsp; This also includes digital materials, which more schools are including as part of the tuition cost.&nbsp; This then touches on the point of adaptative learning platforms as well as simulations to help facilitate learning in new and innovative ways.&nbsp; An asynchronous discussion board can be a very lonely and disengaging experience for students who are regulated to discussion questions and required participation posts.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>