Online teaching is very interesting to me,because is important to know how to keep students intersted in the class, engaging them in participating and stay active and productive during class. Specially the ones like me that prefered one on one teaching. 

Communiucation is a Key, positive relationship with students, been friendly but not their friends, encorage them to ask as many questions they have before assuming anything. 

Communicating positively with students can help get your point across without creating stress. Having empathy will help you communicate without putting too much stress on the student.

Technology is highly important and essential to the online learning experience. Studies show the Internet for some young professionals are just as important to the essentials of life. While that may seem a bit dramatic in comparison to some, it shows how important technology is to the future Developers of the world.

Online learning should include various activities to promote continual engagement from students. 

The current group of students is just like customer service in the work enviroment. You tell them what you will do and when you will do it and than you actually do it. Telling a student how it benefits them is crucial!!!

Help the students avoid the pitfall of procrastination.  Encourage students to develop schedules that work for them and stick to the schedules to get assignments done on time or even better to work ahead.

Many people think on line learning is easy and less time consuming than the traditional classroom.  It is not. 

There are many technological tools that can be used for synchronous and asynchronous communication.  No matter what formats are used the instructor will be wise to provide "how to" guides for the technology used in the specific classroom.  

Synchronous communication for an online course can be more challenging to accomplish due to time zones and variable schedules.  Using web conferencing and white boards are more engaging than an audio only conference.

Students need guidelines on how to communicate with the instructor and the classmates.  Communication leads to more communication.

The instructor is responsible to help the students remain motivated.  

I have taken on line courses and understand how easy it is to get behind when life events get in the way and time management goes by the wayside.