An instructor should facilitate learning, while also building a community within the classroom. 

Understanding student needs is important, and this can help during cases of miscommunication. Patience and tailoring your message to each student is one way to handle that situation. 

It is important to have standards to follow and manage communication effectively to help struggling students. 

There are many technological tools that can be helpful for online classes. 

Students can learn more in an online environment if the instructor will take an active approach to communicating and getting to know the student. 

Give students the opportunity to be engaged in the course by offering a variety of learning choices whenever possible. 

Passive learning is one part of an entire puzzle used in an effective online environment. While an entire course of passive learning is not positive, it still can be integral in a successful course. 

It is important to have students actively involved in online learning, and that they are also partially responsible for their class experience. 

A course framework is important as it provides structure, clarity and alignment. It ensures that course content are consistent, well-organized and in line with learning objectives.

Incorporating review and reflection into the course evaluation process is the best practice that both educators and their students. It promotes a culture of ongoing improvement and ensures that education remains relevant and effective in a dynamic and changing world.