Learning Objective #1: Identify best practices to use in the online enviornment

Learning Objective #2: Establish an online enviornment for learning

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Many in nursing education have developed adequate online educational programs with measurable outcomes that meet educational needs. However, many faculty have some trepidation about creating course content for the online environment and often use the same fundamentals as they do in the classroom. The virtual world requires that we gain new knowledge, develop new skills and change roles from presenter/lecture to the facilitator role. Teaching tips on how to create and develop a stimulating course will keep the attention of the learner and enhance the role for the faculty. Using the best practices helps establish an online environment that will be rewarding for the faculty member and success for the learner