Keep it Short
15 to 20 minutes otherwise students will start to tune out. No different than in the classroom :)
Record Yourself
Its important that your students feel 'connected' - Be a part of the recording! Not all students will be able to be online at the same time as your 'class' but still need to see you!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Students learn in multiple ways! Make sure you reach all your students by posting task instructions in the recording as well as linked to your online classroom that they can 'read'.
User Friendly
'Open' programs such as Google docs are accessible to ALL. Everyone does not have the same access to the same technology. Some of my students had to use their smartphone or only had a PC but no microphone or webcam.
Engaging
hook your students with some fun, engaging interactive activities. My students just loved the classroom vocabulary game Knoword, and Drawasaurus
