Setting firm expectation early on with specific guidlines and rules while using personal approaches will help curb bad behavior.

We have been giving lectures by Zoom. Apparently, this is not ideal. I much better liek the idea of having a recorded lecture, then having a group discussion of the lecture in another time, potentially in smaller groups.

It is hard to be personable through technology because words are flat and connotations can be lost. Having both an academic and "chat" discussion can increase the "personality" or "humanity" of distance learning. Being available for you students and being a reliable source of support and information are both important parts of making your presence known.

To ensure student success in distance learning, it is important that the material be easy to find and easy to follow, they should have support from the instructor and with technology - potentialy by a technical support person - to troubleshoot any roadblocks to learning. While distance learning, it is still important to address different learning styles with interactive lessons.