Critical to successful online learning As stated in the course given the same goals for a course, different instructors are likely to take different approaches to teach towards those goals. This is instructor academic freedom. I like that many professors can teach the same course many ways. I enjoy that the knowledge is a baseline for learning and passing the class but as a professor, we can teach this how we wish as long as the end goal is met. It is true as stated in the course that different professors are likely to adopt different instructional strategies, examples, and assignments as well as assessment measures. We all bring extensive knowledge of the subject matter being addressed in the course. It is wonderful that each professor can share his or her own experiences and examples. This creates a diverse learning environment that the students will benefit from.