How do communication practices in the online environment correlate to effective feedback? Why is authentic feedback important for online learners? In what ways might an instructor enrich a student’s online experience through feedback?

Effective feedback needs to be prompt and personal, conveying specific areas that are successful while also pointing out ways to improve. Authentic feedback for online learners is just as important as those in an on-site setting. Students in an online learning environment in particular need timely audio and audio/video feedback since instructor contact is sometimes limited. These methods could help enrich the student’s experience.