Feedback is essential and should be given in an encouraging manner not demeaning.  Lack of facial expressions and immediate feedback can make the communication harder or misread, therefore it is better to give it as soon as possible and clear and concise without being misconstrued.

To have a full understanding of where things are located, timelines, and what actions are needed to be taken such as time alloted for tests, being able to set those dates and times with appropriate parameters.