As a new on ground instructor and someone who has only taken, not authored or taught online classes the issue of personal connection comes to mind when learning about creating an effective online course. As was mentioned, having a variety of methods through which students learn including video, URL's, etc. is necessary. It is also important to consider how each student as well as student and instructor communicate and facilitate in the online environment. This personal interaction and often accountability between student and instructor is necessary for effective learning. This happens naturally in an on ground class but must also be established or given attention to in an online class. How can this be maximized is a good question and point of consideration.