In developing online content for a DL version of a course, the primary goal is to ensure that the learners taking the DL course can meet the same learning objectives as those taking the face-to-face course, and it is also important that the DL version reflect the way in which the content is taught in the classroom to the extent possible. However, the tools and techniques used in DL are very different from those available in the classroom, and some tools are available that may provide even greater benefits to learners in the DL environment. This paper presents a research-based approach to transitioning content from traditional courses to the DL environment. It also provides a toolkit that summarizes the paper's approach. The toolkit contains a matrix to help learners attain a variety of goals in DL environments and a set of questions and tips educators should consider when transitioning content to a DL environment.