Jen Westmoreland BouchardOnline learning has become increasingly popular with college students throughout the country. Typically, an integral part of the online learning experience is the weekly discussion. Some professors prefer a live chat while others opt for having students post their comments and reactions to a class discussion board. Keep in mind that these discussions are often a replacement for time spent in the classroom. Professors consider them to be very important, and you should, too. Here are some tips for impressing your professor (and your classmates).Online ChatsFor the online chat format, usually the professor will ask students to log in to a communal chat once (or more) a week at a specific time. Typically, the professor will start off the discussion with a brief welcome