When teaching online there is a wonderful opportunity for an educator to enrich their students learning or to completely fail them. This is where the instructional technology comes into save the online classroom. When applied in a carefully planned and meticulous manner, online technology, like, wikis, blogs, YouTube, Second Life, etc., are great sources for learning enrichment. The technology is flexible and encourages creativity. It also allows for, my personal favorite, worldwide connection, interaction, and collaboration. While these tools can be applied in the traditional class setting and greatly increase student learning there, it is a necessity for creating an effective online learning environment. Here is a link to my Twitter account related to instructional technology: Heather Ryan @ TechTechESL Here is a link to my wiki course about instru...