Nicholas,
Communication, communication, communication. . . did I say communication? Ha! You are correct. I tell those teaching online all the time: "If you want to get BAD teaching evaluations, DON'T communicate!"
Teachers many times don't realize how many ways they communicate to students. You communicate through your syllabus, clear directions, rubrics, your feedback and assessment, and through a variety of technologies. Whether or not you provide feedback in a timely manner or not communicates a lot about you.
Thanks for your input.
