You need to test the technology you use for an online course so as not to hinder online learning. You also need to make sure your students have the necessary equipment to be able to participate and complete assignments.

Anything other than lecture is passive learning and it can be things such as group work, problem solving, debates, and playing jeopardy. It makes the students responsible for their learning and the instructor is the coach. It allows students to read, reflect, display, and do to learn.  It increases student retention, which may increase funding for the school as they have more students.

I thins polls are a great way to encourage group participation. 

Seeing the importance of course structure, and how it will assist the students to succeed. 

Student Learning styles are different for each student and the level of degree of the styles also varies. Online learning is combination of Synchronous and Asynchronous learning and using both is the hybrid approached to modern learning. CMS Online Learning focuses on fostering participation in both Synchronous and Asynchronous learning, knowing how to drive interaction through the media content will determine the level of learning, the higher the interaction the more learning.

Traditional and Online Learning is similar, Instructors are required to influence, persuade, inspire, and energize their students. Posting a Brief Biography helps establish authority and Students are also encouraged to share their Biography. Key components to the Biography are Academic Background, Employment History, Reason for participating in a course, expectations, and interest and hobbies. Instructors need to keep a presence from a distance, authority from a distance, and establish a relationship with each learner.

CMS Systems and Student Level of Interaction are directly related to Quality of Media. This can be synchronous or Asynchronous and require interaction between Instructor and Students. Knowing the structure of the CMS Online Environment increases quality of the media as the interaction occurs the more often the better for both Instructor and Student which increases learning.

Observing and offering suggestions to the student can help them how to control undesirable conduct. Also documenting and emailing student about the resolution to the issue. 

It's amazing the way I learned to interact using the correct way with my online students.

Determining each student's preferred method of learning can change how they interact and take part of forums. Students are more likely to feel more comfortable to express themselves and ask questions when small groups are formed.