James Candelaria

Keeping the lines of communication open with all students is key to successful students & teachers.  In an online environment, communication can take place in many ways.  Use all of them and make the students feel supported! 

Make students feel comfortable by getting to know them in a virtual classroom.  This is easily done by sending personal messages and getting them involved in the class.  Discussion threads seem to work really well for this.

An online environment can be just as fun as a classroom setting as long as you use creative ways to engage your students.  Narratives aren't always as easy to understand but probing students for more information can really clear things up. 

online learners need to feel they have the support and can get answers to questions when needed.  This makes them more confortable in the online environment.

Using multiple delivery methods during lecture keeps students focused on you as the leader and helps them understand the material better

Making students feel comfortable in class makes it easier for them to absorb the information and give feedback.

Making students feel comfortable in class makes it easier for them to absorb the information and give feedback.

I agree with the chech list method while teaching.  There are times that we get so engulfed in our lectures that we forget to cover all the topics for that day.

Leading by example is probably the best method for teaching.

Giving personal experiences during class shows students what real life in the field is like.  They appreciate the real life scenarios we discuss and I give feedback on some of the decisions they bring up.  This helps them to understand all aspects of the field and ways to overcome certain situations.