Courses taught online would benefit when synchronous communication such as voice-over Internet protocol (VoIP) is utilized. Although available for many years, VoIP has not yet been accepted in online course development. Yet research shows student perception of learning increases when instructors use VoIP as one communication tool. The instructor is no longer in nebulous cyberspace as one student phrased it, but is here with me now and I can hear their tone, their voice and it helps me to learn. VoIP sessions can be successful and can promote a high degree of thinking among students. Success...