The author provides several suggestions for enhancing and creating community in your online classes.
Experts discuss the need (and student requests for) for consistent navigation in online classes.
The University of Arkansas summarizes several elements of universal design in this helpful review.
Flower Darby discusses the role of technology as a way of enhancing course material, resulting in connections with students and improved retention.
The author describes an innovative program she developed for her math class called Aloha, active learning office hours and assignments, in which students work in small groups (in person and online) to complete math assignments. Achievement on final exams has increased with Aloha.