This paper presents a guide, based on the experiences of some online teachers and students at Ohio University, offering practical information for instructors who want to teach online more effectively. Online instructional tips are organized and provided in four main areas. The first area of guidelines focuses on pedagogical aspects, and discusses the instructor as facilitator, instructor visibility, feedback, and online materials. The second area focuses on social aspects. Managerial aspects are the focus of the third area, which provides organizational, procedural, and administrative suggestions. Finally, suggestions are provided in the area of technical aspects. (AEF)