In preparing to facilitate an online course for students new to college I will be incorporating the following:
1. state in weekly communications that using the college resources is a smart thing to do, in fact, is expected;
2. affirm when a student self-discloses using help;
3. reinforce collaboration amongst students;
4. focus on skills that need improvement and give specific direction to a particular resource.
These strategies with help students be successful in the course and their subsequent courses.
