As an online instructor there are many variables that you need to be aware of. Such as online classroom rules and guidleines, content, learners abilities as well as their proper participation, how to deal with learners frustrations with connectiviety, computer knowledge, and knowledge of course content. We as instructors have to balance all of this to ensure that the learner is getting quality instruction and does not get frustrated with any part of the process. We have to keep them on track as well as stay on track ourselves.