Students need to be creating, planning, and setting goals. Netiquette is communication on the internet. 

Students can use asychronous tools such as email, discussion boards, and wikis. They can also use sychronous learning tools such as application sharing, chats, or instant messaging. 

Students need to know the best ways to communicate. By providing a writing guide, students can write assignments that go along with guidelines. 

Online instruction needs to have a clear syllabus so that students know the expectations of the class. Students should schedule time within their week to complete the online assignments. 

Feedback needs to be consistant. Also, teacher must provide posts that are meaningful and have a set purpose. Teachers should not overwhelm students with multiple posts. 

Teachers need to provide ways for students to self-motivate and manage their time so that they are successful in the class. 

Teachers must set clear expectations of how to communicate within an online community. 

There are many technology tools available and teachers must seek out which ones are best for their students' needs. The purpose for the tool must also be identified. 

It is important for teachers to have multiple evaluations throughout the course to give good, detailed feedback. 

Students can learn a lot from the feedback that teachers give. By providing a clear rubic, students understand the expectations of the course.