Who are you?
Your keyboard is your lifeline in an online course. Without your words and online interactions, there is virtually no you! Certainly you want to be present in your class. Your writing style and tone, and the written thoughts you convey, define who you are as a member of your learning community. Since writing will be the gateway to your online persona, communicating effectively is essential.

Check out tips for communicating effectively by visiting Strategies for Communicating Effectively Online.

Your Online Voice:
Creating a Valuable Online Presence

Speak Up, Please
If you experience difficulty in the online course, whether it involves the technology, the workload, or the content, tell someone immediately.

Your Mentor Teacher, your classmates, and your Online Teacher are there to support you. They will help you. The important thing is that you don't wait when needing assistance. The sooner you speak up, the sooner you'll be back on track working toward your goal.

Learn more about using your online voice effectively by visiting Strategies for Creating a Valuable Online Presence.

Learn More About Your Online Voice and How to Improve Your Participation in an Online Course

As your course gets underway, you and your classmates will form an online community. Continue on in the Online Learning Essentials to gain insights about the following:

• login and participation strategies
• online teaming tips