Preface - The One Thing You Need To Know i // 1. Am I Ready? // 3 Ways to Prepare for Your Course 1 // 2. Where Do 1 Begin? // How to Get Your Online Class off to a Great Start 5 // 3. How Do I Communicate Well with My Students? // 4 Strategies for Effective Online Communication 9 // 4. How Do I Start Each Week? // 5 Core Ingredients to your Weekly Email 11 // 5. What Do I Do with Failing Students? // Critical Weeks for Engaging the Bottom 20% of Learners // 6. What’s the Most Important Thing? // Facilitating Discussions 17 // 7. How Do I Connect with My Students? // 2 Ways to Better Know Your Students 20 // 8. How Do I Grade Discussions? Save Time and Increase Learning // 9. How Do I Give Feedback? // Timeliness