Consistency is key. Training the students so they know where to find all materials, meetings, etc. and reinforcing the same practices regularly. Building routine and making sure students are set up to be comfortable and successful in an online learning environment.

It's important to understand what tools are available to be an effective teacher. It's important to know how each of these tools is best used in each course. It's important to know that there is a variety of teaching styles, and it's important to have an awareness of all of them and know what situation best calls for what teaching style. Depending on the class and the lesson and the learning outcome(s), certain tools and teaching styles may be more fitting than others, and a good instructor is able to adapt accordingly.