Communication to students is absolutely vital! Daniel and Wilfong (2014) emphasize the value of communication in the healthcare field. Working in the medical field, I especially realize the need for communication in ALL venues (in the workplace, online, etc.). In online courses, I work hard to minimize potential communication barriers.
Reference
Daniel, L. & Wilfong, D. (2014). Empowering interprofessional teams to perform effective handoffs through online hybrid simulation education. Crit Care Nurs Q.37(2):225-9. doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000023.
