Online Teaching Guide

Online Teaching Guide

1. Tools you will need

   • Web Conferencing Platform
     • Most web conferencing platforms allow you to communicate with your participants via video, audio and written chat and to screen share.
       • Skype, ZOOM, WebEx, Adobe Connect, GoToMeeting
       • Features that can be used
         • Breakout rooms, Online White board
   • Webcam
     • It is important to have a good HD webcam, so that your participants can see you clearly and be less likely to get distracted.
       • Logitech C920 webcam.
   • High Quality Camera
     • You could use the microphone incorporated in your computer but the sound quality might not be great. A
       • Lavalier Microphone, RØDE Wireless Go microphone system

2. Other Useful Online Tools

   • Files sharing services that use the cloud
     • Dropbox, Amazon Drive, Google Drive.
   • Organization
     • Diigo
   • Transferring Files for Online Teaching
     • WeTransfer
   • Online Boards and Whiteboards
     • Padlet, Lino, Ziteboard and Aww

3. Finding Training Course Materials for Online Teaching

   • You might be able to buy pre-designed training course materials, or you might have to create them yourself.
     • Teaching English
       • *ESL Partyland => many great teaching materials for teaching English. * ThoughtCo => more great TEFL resources. *Dave’s ESL => a popular site for many years for TEFL teachers

4. Tips For Teaching From Home

   • Prepare in Advance
     • Schedules student check-in times
       • Set up a work zone
         • Create an online quiz
           • Over- communicate
             • Be flexible