I appreciate that there needs to be several ways to accomplish tasks, comminicate, and distribute information. I like the idea of helpful reminders rather than nagging. Getting them involved and asking what works for them has worked for me. Letting them direct and make decisions in how we proceed (when its not already a set standard) 

I have learned that I dont need to utilize every available technology but the one that best serves the needs and learning style of myself and my students. In my case I want to keep it as close to the F2F environment we have already established as possible.