text: some cretical thinking for positive people only? there are some differences and similarities between creating an instructor for a traditional and an online class. what are some elements required to empower yourself in an online course so you can "create your own instructor  in addition, describe the characteristics of your ideal traditional and online professor. ensure you have at least one to one meet. set the rules. tell them the parameters of the virtual. be it a blackboard or whatever you set up.  tell them time frames. stick to them.     encourage them to contact you. you learn as much as they do.   use this as a reflective study in your development.     give them encouragement if they interact.   tne world we live in makes it hard for many. the smallest reply, with consideration can make a huge impact on someone. remember you don't know every-body's social situation, hence encouragement and feedback can mean the difference between support or perceived disrespect.