c. Design and learn to teach online at Harvard: http://learnweb.harvard.edu/alps/home/index.cfm

d. Learn with other DL teachers: http://www.att.com/learningnetwork eachers Where education and technology merge.

e. "New Teacher Online Survival Course" -- http://www.teachersnetwork.org (includes new teacher online hotline)

f. Online resources for distance learning teachers: http://scout.cs.wisc.edu/index.html

g. Try www.cnet.com for online collaboration and technical questions

h. Here's a "graphic organizer"--http://www.graphic.org

10. What courses to teach? Check out sources like www.blackboard.com and see what courses they offer. Also check on www.teleclasses.com for titles.

11. How to set up your courses? I use a dedicated website and give students URL each week. I have also used http://www.blackboard.com. There are others. Check on sites listed above for more ideas, and also on a search engine.

12. Additional help--once you're a success, you'll need a Virtual Assistant to manage logistics. I recommend Sunny and you can contact her at vasunny@sbcglobal.net . She manages my online courses for me.

13. Create a certificate for your students at end of their course. Sunny can do this for you. Be sure and include your name, website, and phone number on certificate so others can find you!

14. Get a distance learning coach. I personally coach people who are entering this field.

15. I especially recommend coaching to establish tone and level of your courses. Writing for internet is very different. Remember you have a student sitting in front of a computer, usually alone. How will you motivate? How will you involve?

17. I recommend that reading of lesson and homework/fieldwork take no longer than one hour a week. Today's adult learners are very busy.

18. Teaching gives a wonderful sense of satisfaction. A serendipity is that it's true--until you've taught something, you don't really know it. You'll take a quantum leap in your own understanding of subjects that you teach.

15. Now you're a teacher. Get yourself a free mouspead: http://www.elftours.com/public/partners/pbs eacher.asp

For most part, just be conservative.

9. Use "reply" button. Then person you're sending to can remember what topic was. It's also nice to summarize briefly. Example: "As per your request for information re: ABC project, Mary and I have..."

10. Don't use html. Some users can't receive it.

11. Attachment etiquette: Attachments should be labeled. Send them separately and label each one.

12. "Don't put anything in black and white..." Don't ever assume your email (or theirs) is private. Write as if whole world will see it ... it could happen.

13. Emotions. A best thing about writing is that you have time to reflect--so use it. If you're angry, don't reply right away. The same applies if you're enthusiastic. Take time to reflect on request/demand, and take some time to pose your reply.

14. "Don't 'cry wolf.'" Okay, this is a pet peeve of mine. I receive emails from one colleague that are always marked "urgent." After 3rd one I received that was merely routine, I disregarded his "urgent" signals. Do you want this to happen to you?

Other people are as busy as you are and appreciate anything you do to expedite reading emails. If you're unsure about your email writing, work with a coach, or get feedback from a trusted colleague.