I learned that their are different types of students, some in whicch may try to intruput the learning environment. Instructors must email them privately and establish rules and expectations.

Discussion boards are a great way to keep students in active participation.

students feel a sense of security if they know someone is there to assist them with online learning.

Supportive infrastructure consists of learning support and technical support and they both come from the instructure.

Try to include different teaching to help students will different learning skills.

Introductions in the first class meeting is very important.

Try to keep a notepad to write things you need to remember. Also, try to get to the classroom early and prepare.

I have learned the five Cs: credible, candid. compassionate, commited and clear. It is important to be a model instructor.