It's always good to practice demonstrations before giving them

Introductions are important to establish trust and respect

We need to set the model for professionalism. 

Showing that you care through reflecting their emotions goes a long way. 

Asynchronous learning can be a double-edged sword. students do what you inspect, not what you expect. 

It's a misnomer to think all students now have a firm grasp of technology. It important to be there with them in empower their learning in and outside of the course. 

I think giving them examples of how to communicate properly online is great.

This is a great idea to create engagement. 

It is important to identify how students engage in the learning environment. Noisy and disruptive learners can derail discussions and learning of others, while intimidators will consume the instructor's time to achieve their personal learning goals at the expense of others. The key to recognize and intervene early for the sake of the student and their colleagues. 

It's about using the right style, asynchronous or synchronous for the group involved. Learning where each student is at in terms of their approach to learning - ei. Avoidant, Competitive, Dependent etc. is key to elevating the learner's ability to engage and learn.