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…)
8 Ways To Simplify Your Online Teaching Approach
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 often see online learning as complicated and frustrating... (more…)
How to Make A Reference List (Without Eye of Newt)
This quick reference guide involves zero black magic. But many new students are convinced that referencing is the work of the devil. They take one look at all those rules about dates, commas, italics and brackets - and flip out. Right away, referencing starts getting weird. (more…)
The Online Teacher’s Guide to Difficult Students
Every online teacher will meet a difficult student now and then. We know this comes with the territory when you teach online. But an unpleasant exchange can still be surprising – and even distressing. (more…)
Only Superheroes Teach Online
Every online teacher has a particular superpower. What's yours? Online teaching already involves several non-negotiable core skills. At the very least, you’ll need to be: • Qualified and experienced • A good communicator (and natural mentor) • Technologically-savvy, and • An expert in your field. A genuine passion for online teaching, and a healthy dose of patience also help. That’s not a bad skill set! But there’s one ...
