Reviewing and sharing academic policies with students is necessary.

There are many types of students and building a relationship with them can not only support the online community, but it can help maintain order. 

There are ways to engage students in synchronous and asynchronous activities. Assignments that require reflection and in-depth thought should be left for asynchronous discussions. The professor should monitor what students are posting and offer a summary at the end of the discussion post. 

To prepare for students, ensure you have a clear understanding of your responsibilities and knowledge of the infrastructure. 

According to this module, "Another great benefit of asynchronous and synchronous opportunities with online learning, is the customization in learning that online provides."

It is important to Connect, Observe, and Respond (COR) to students during instruction. 

Passive learning differs from inactivity. Educators must allow students time to engage with the content presented. 

Through this module, I learned the importance of engaging students as active learners who take charge of their learning. 

It is important to use multiple forms of evaluations to close the loop. 

Providing constructive feedback to help students improve is vital.