“…In response to Kraiger et al's (2022) intention to start a conversation on creating effective online learning environments, this commentary provides ideas for teaching methods in both synchronous and asynchronous courses that may boost student engagement, with a focus on developing teamwork and presentation skills, two of the most expected but least developed skills of I-O graduates (Fink et al, 2010). Both teamwork and presentation skills can be taught in online courses using both synchronous and asynchronous course design; however, the author has witnessed instructors who are hesitant to assign team projects and presentations in their online courses due to perceived technological constraints.…”