the three M’s of modeling, managing, and motivating will be of great assistance to you and the class on this first day

to-do lists can come in handy

 early and careful planning will help greatly in making your instructional efforts rewarding

Teaching is student-first.

Model, manage, and motivate.

Lead your  class by example.

It is important to use as many teaching styles as possible when presenting a topic. 

Practice demonstrations prior to presenting them. 

It's important to share a little bit about me. Cohorts already know each other, and a new instructor might be seen as "the intruder" in the group. Sharing will ease their nerves and create a bond.

First day sets the tone for the rest of the term.

The new teaching strategy must be explained to students first. Students should understand the benefits of a flipped class for it to work.