I learned that there are different ways to communicate with students. Asynchronous communication is preferable, as it can be difficult for students to participate in live discussions, due to differing time zones and job schedules. 

I will post a bio in my course announcements and encourage students to refer to it. I will also share a picture. 

I learned that instructor and technology support are crucial to a student's success in an online course. Instructors need to know how to access the classroom and all of its components in order to successfully teach online. The course must be organized and engaging for students in order to be successful.