When you teach online, many of your skills and achievements go unnoticed. Your colleagues don’t see you often. They don’t really know that much about you. And your students read your emails, and respond to your feedback. But overall, they know less about you than your colleagues do. This kind of invisibility is certainly frustrating. But even worse – it can ...
When you teach online, it’s vital to let your real personality shine through. Authenticity and honesty help to make a genuine connection with your students. It’s a terrible idea to try and be something you’re not. Your students don't want to see a sweaty man in a tight jumpsuit impersonating a legend. (more…)
Teaching online for the first time?
This guide will make you look like a professional from your very first class…
Online teachers are often completely invisible.
That means we miss out on a whole world of new opportunities.
Here’s the solution.
To be an effective online teacher, it’s crucial to master the art of giving feedback to online learners. This is no easy task. It takes skill, and a light hand. Especially when you’re teaching adult learners. The challenges are many. (more…)
In online teaching, simpler is usually better! Most online students start out feeling overwhelmed – perhaps as early as week one of your course. Usually, they’re juggling work, family, and a range of other commitments. As they already feel time-poor and harassed, they ...
