Have you been wondering how to chime the bell that class has begun in an online courses? Are you worried that online students aren’t paying attention or participating as much as they should? This workshop will cover how to assist your students in connecting with you and their peers, focusing on how to get a rich quality of discussion and participation from everyone in the online environment. Dr. Sher Downing will lead participants through a series of exercises and examples to help grow your facilitation skills in a virtual environment.