When I taught my first graduate online class, I was skeptical about utilizing the discussion board, as I always believed that interaction in a physical classroom was far more instructive. I happily discovered that students felt that it opened a space to share ideas and to experience a large range of topics. Since most LIS graduate students are employed and cannot easily attend on-campus classes, the online program provides students with a flexible and stimulating environment that opens up new ideas and challenges in their field.