Helping students develop Critical Thinking Skills is one of the keys to their success. 

Keep things real and relevant when selecting active learning activities. Not every student learns the same and you need to vary what you have your class do. Be willing to try new things. Everyone will benefit.

Active Learning is a good tool. Technical issue can occur at anytime. be sure to have a back up plan.

Active learning engages the learner in reinforcing content. The more senses you use when learning , the better.

Set expectations and hold student accountable. Provide an engaging environment where students and the instructor will thrive.

Using online tools to make connection with your class. Ensure that they are connecting with you and their classmates. 

Good communication is an essential tool for online learning. Practicing this skill makes it better and better.

Keep the information short, sweet and to the point. Remember time is a precious commodity.

Be organized. It makes retrieving the information easier. Record keeping protects you and the students. Identify the types of student who can sap your time and manage situations accordingly. Try to create a good learning environment for all students to be able to succeed. 

It is important to remember that your students can't see you. So you need to incorporate other ways to communicate. Identify your avoidant, competitive and dependent students. Check often for student engagement.