I learned that effective communication is necessary for both students and instructor, especially in an online course. I would make sure I have several modes of communication available to allow the students to ask for and receive help, express their knowledge and respond to their peers.

What I've learned about being an instructor of an online course is that in order to meet the students needs, different delivery methods of content are necessary, and are usually different than the traditional delivery methods. 

I learned that there are many roles an instructor has, such as an authority, a disciplinarian, a cheerleader and judge and jury. I will apply these roles by making sure I know my subject, my class and apply the teaching style necessary for the subject being taught. I will encourage the students, not baby sit them or become a pal.