The example rubrics were helpful.  I think it's important sometimes to be a sage. 

I am a Gen X.  It is true that I prefer to work alone and don't like busy work. 

I am lucky because the expectations are provided in a student handbook.  We use discussion forums in Canvas and I monitor the students' comments.

I use email and Zoom meetings mostly currently. Have not really had any problems.

I have experience in small-group learning activities where some students dominate while others are passive.  The trick for true collaboration is to have some structure with expectations.  I like the problem-solving approach.  It will be important to have thoughtful prompts that are engaging. 

I like that I have a clear assignment: research and use 3-5 active learning strategies that I will incorporate into the course.

I have had my share of tech failing at the wrong time.  The challenge is to be prepared for each week.

I think the students have plenty of assignments to do and many chances to learn what we'd like them to learn before we meet F2F. I have always wanted a balance between direct instruction and active learning. In the blended classroom it seems the best use of my time will be to help with any reinforcement of learning and addressing misconceptions.