Building community online is a lot like relationship building in any other context. There needs to be a sense of trust, some mutual sharing, and healthy boundaries for interaction. Read more about Setting Expectations for Online Students
Because of the nature of the online course, communication becomes especially important, and a clearly outlined communication plan can help improve student attitudes, as well as demonstrate thoughtful preparation. Read more about Managing Your Online Course Through Communication
The first experience students have in your online course can make a huge impact on the remainder of the class. Read more about Helping Students Navigate Your Online Course