1. When you create a real-world connection to what students are learning, it will give them a greater understanding of why they need to learn it.

2. Social interactions will be improved. 

3. Give Them Choices.

4. Include class games related to the concept. 

5. Students want to feel like they can communicate with you when they need help.

6. Teaching online requires a different set of skills and knowledge.

7. Use whiteboards, virtual class games, breakout rooms, and the right communication tools to add variety to your lessons. 

8. Let students make their own decisions and choices.

9. Students will understand the lessons easier when they have something that can connect it to their real-world.

10. Give them a real reason to want to learn the class material.

11. Giving students a role they need to fill during class is a great way to shake things up.

12. Having a special or important role helps students feel like they are actively participating in class, instead of just listening to what their teacher is saying.

13. It improves their cognitive skills.