Records management is important when it comes to online learning. As the instructor, you must be organized so that if the time comes up where you need to present communication documentation, it will be easily obtainable.

In online learning, the instructor must manage synchronous discussions to keep everyone on topic and able to learn from them.

As an instructor, projecting your presence helps student to feel more confident in you and helps them to have a more structured learning environment. Both parties' confidence is boosted, and learning is enhanced. 

It is important to know the ins and outs of your institution's CMS so that you can better be prepared to assist students in their learning. Prevents unnecessary hiccups in the learning process and helps you, as the instructor, appear to have things under control. Boosts confidence on both sides.

Using the tree diagram when preparing lecture notes will be helpful to keep track of the flow of your lecture. Helps you to stay focused and on topic. Great time management tool!

Preparation is the key to having a successful classroom setting. It helps to alleviate coming off like you are incompetent to your students. Plus, if something does unexpectedly come up, you are better prepared to handle it in a way that is more manageable.