This commentary provides insight into teaching in the online learning environment for new and/or novice instructors. Two experienced online instructors discuss what they wish they would have known when they first began teaching online. These practical suggestions provide insight into online presence and communication as well as organizing course content and anticipating concerns. Moreover, the authors hope that by discussing their successes and hurtles they will encourage conversation for this growing learning environment. Finally, the authors created a table of tools which includes software and programs that they have used in online instruction.