In this episode of the Avenue Canada Podcast, Matthias Sturm (Avenue) is joined by Marijke Geurts (Avenue) and Anita Premkumar (ISANS) to reflect on ‘Best Practices for Synchronous Teaching in LINC/PBLA’, a national research collaboration exploring effective online and blended instruction. They discuss the challenges and opportunities during the research, outcomes of the project and what learners said they needed most – digital skills, clear expectations, meaningful interaction, and varied multimedia tools. The conversation highlights the development of a practical Best Practices Guide and a flexible PD course, grounded in research, field testing, and instructor feedback from programs across Canada.