The Socratic Method is a process of inductive questioning used to successfully lead a person to knowledge through small steps. The chief benefits of this method are that it excites students' curiosity and arouses their thinking, rather than stifling it. It also makes teaching more interesting, because most of the time, we learn more from the students or by what they make us think of than what we knew going into the class.

I use the four types of Socratic questions (engaging, probing,…

While online students never meet with their instructors face to face, there are still ways for faculty to assist students with their learning while building rapport with their students. A common misconception of online education is the faculty members are not available for questions or concerns and are absent from the classroom. As such, it is best to let your students know the best way to contact you. Providing prompt responses to questions allows students to find clarity on the assignments,…