Readings may be better delivered on paper than electronically. Design processes need to be followed as much as possible and shortcuts avoided. Faculty and staff members must have the necessary skills and background to accomplish mission. Have some redundancy or backup in case of technology failure. Use faculty members who have taught online courses to mentor first-time online instructors.
Participation needs to be voluntary.
Be prepared to meet all faculty needs from technical help to teaching transformation help. Make sure there are many opportunities to learn, to discuss, and to get help. Make faculty development recurring. Respect the level of knowledge faculty members have about technology and teaching, and help them build on that knowledge. Keep the emphasis on teaching and learning, not technology.