The document discusses engaging online students in a course, including: - Holding a pre-week before classes start to familiarize students with the online platform and technology through 3 introductory emails. - The first online class session will introduce students and the instructor, explain the course structure and assessments, and demonstrate how to navigate the online modules. - After the first session, an email will provide a recording of the session and instructions for using the online platform. The instructor will check in on non-engaging students at weeks 3 and 7.