Learn peoples names, address them directly Initial face to face, or going to other sites to broadcast, is the best way if possible. Building up student profiles - personalities and individual needs is more difficult at a distance. The instructor can only see one site at a time. Students off camera, sometimes mute the microphone. Can be frustrating and disappointment if the camera auto-cycles and finds the class doing something else.
Students do have a tendency to talk during class presentations.
Must engage learners, balance involvement. Written materials course readings etc. Course schedule expectations assignments, procedures for communication, criteria for evaluation, should be part of course packet. Students often want overheads as handouts Other media Hard copy, overheads, slides, video can all be used. They add visual interest to the presentation.