I learned that it is a wide variety of ways to communicate with online learners, and allowing feedback from your students can help these ways be effective moving forward. Also, setting clear examples and times for certain communications helps set boundaries and give you a work life balance. 

It is important to build rapport with your students. This helps them feel comfortable, accepted and respected. Creating a positive, upbeat, open learning environment is important especially with adult learners. 

It is important to take a step back and see things from a students prospective. Getting to know the student, their background and goals can help you better teach them.