Providing guidance and feedback to the students are a must to have a successful online learning enviroment

Online learning requires dedication, and strong communication between the instructor and the students.  Procrastination tends to occur more often in the online learning environment.

Synchronus and Asynchronus learning are tools that can be used effectively, given that the instructor knows how to use them best.

Projecting a positive and up front presence as an instructor is important to maintain a good on-line learning environment.

The most important thing I must do as an instructor is to find out what my students needs are and try to accomodate their needs. 

Organizational skills are very important once you have decided whether you will create an asynchronus or synchronus lesson

Learning one's teaching style is a must to be a successful teacher. One should get collegues to sit in on his or her lectures, and also obtain feedback from his/her students. I really like the idea of asking the students what they liked the best, the least, and what they would leave in the lecture.

That is an excellent way for students to learn and interact with one another.  I have tried this technique in class, and have had great success.

What is the best way to handle a student who seems disintrested in the lecture?