Be prepared to deal with a variety of technologies that are constantly changing. During any particular semester, new web browsers will appear, alternative versions of systems will be available, and advanced presentation formats may evolve. Although you may be tempted to jump on each new technology as it comes along, consider your students, their skills, and access to technology. Make sure you and your students are confident in a new product before making a commitment half-way through a course.
Distance learning can take place using many different technologies.
While the course may start out as a video-based course, it is likely one or more additional technologies will be available by the next time you teach it. You might add a web element and later a threaded discussion page or a live chat. There will often be pressure to use new technology, whatever it might be. You must make an informed decision about whether the new technology really contributes to the course and is worth the learn time, development time, and expense for you and your students.