As most of us were taught in a "ground" classroom where the teacher and all of the students were physically present daily, the online classroom presents new challenges to the "seasoned" instructor and to many students. I have had students who are grandparents just learning how to use the computer, and students who are adept at technology, but have never experienced online classes. For these students to be effective in their studies, patience from the instructor is needed, The transition to this newer learning environment can take time. Because time is a critical factor in online teaching, the instructor must be able to incorporate both "real-time" learning experiences, as well as "self-paced" learning experiences. While both are valuable learning environments, the student must be able to understand how they best learn, and the instructor must be able to clearly communicate the information so that effective learning can take place.