Using a rubric to assess helps students know what is expected and help the instructor ensure that the grade is fair and transparent.

Online learning is more flexible but not easier than traditional learning. It may be a challenge for some students to avoid procrastination. The instructor needs to provide clear expectations and consequences. The instructor needs to intervene quickly when conflicts arise.

It is important for student s to understand that without facial expressions and body language it is easy to be misunderstood. It is therefore very important to becare of sarcasm and tone. Instructors should provide guidelines for polite communication.

There are many ways to communicate with students and many ways from them to communicate with each other. But it is very important to understand how each of the systems works and how they are most effectively used. It is also important that students understand the rules of communication.