In the first part of our series on bringing hygge into your online classroom, we explored how teachers can create a cozier teaching environment through their workspace, lighting, favourite drinks, and moments of connection with students.As a reminder, in case…
Teaching online comes with many perks, including working from home, avoiding a commute, and teaching in an environment that feels comfortable and personable. However, spending hours in front of a screen can also make your workday feel a little…well, impersonable.This…
Last week, we introduced niksen, the Dutch concept of deliberately doing nothing. We also shared five simple ways online teachers can add niksen into their daily routines.However, niksen doesn’t necessarily mean having to schedule “do nothing” breaks. It can also…
In the hustle and bustle of today’s world, being busy is often treated like a badge of honour while doing absolutely nothing can feel surprisingly uncomfortable. Online teachers are no strangers to being busy. From teaching back-to-back lessons and answering…
For some reason, English plurals have a way of making things more complicated than they need to be. You’d think turning one noun into more than one would be as simple as adding an -s and calling it a day…
It should come as no surprise that how well we sleep can affect the trajectory of our day. A good night’s rest gives us the energy to move through the day’s tasks with focus and poise, while a poor night’s…
Sleep is the most important foundation of a good day. When we sleep well, we wake up with more energy, better focus, and more patience. We’re better equipped to handle unexpected problems, stay engaged with our students, and bring our…
Birds may seem like a strange topic for an English lesson, but they appear in many common English idioms! If you’re teaching a lesson on animals or wildlife, introducing bird idioms can help your students understand the more natural, colorful…
One of the best ways to slow travel the world without waiting until retirement is through online teaching! Keep earning money while you travel, stay longer in the places you love, and experience life at a slower pace, all while…
Two of the biggest advantages of teaching online are the flexibility to choose your own working schedule and the ability to work from almost anywhere with a decent internet connection. This means online teaching can be GREAT for slow travel…