We hit 300,000 followers on LinkedIn! It’s a milestone we’re incredibly grateful for. Thank you to everyone in this amazing community of educators, learners, and professionals from around the world who’ve been following along our journey. Over the past year,…
Last week, we introduced five graphic organizers you can use with your online students to help them consolidate what they’ve learned. Each graphic organizer serves a unique purpose, whether it’s organizing ideas, making connections, or summarizing key points. These flexible…
5 Graphic Organizers for Online Learning (Part 1) Online learning can sometimes feel overwhelming for students, especially when lessons are delivered through a screen. Without visual or physical cues, it can be harder to connect ideas and see the bigger…
As online teachers, we often build strong connections with our students, especially if they’ve been learning with us for a long period of time. Sometimes, these connections may lead to students opening up and sharing personal details about their lives…
As online teachers and tutors, we heavily rely on Zoom to teach and connect with our students. But if you’re only using Zoom to share your screen and talk, you’re missing out on a ton of features that can make…
Yesterday (March 9, 2025) marked the start of daylight saving time (DST)—a potential headache for online teachers managing students across multiple time zones. While some countries observe the time change, others do not, adding to the challenge of coordinating class…
Teaching online comes with many advantages, such as flexibility and the ability to work from anywhere. However, it also involves unique challenges that create stressful situations. Whether it’s dealing with unresponsive students, technical difficulties, or last-minute schedule changes, online educators…
Gamification is a powerful strategy to make online learning more interactive, engaging, and fun. By incorporating game-like elements into your virtual classroom, you can motivate students to participate actively, which helps them retain information better. Here are nine ideas to…
In very few professions is knowledge alone enough for someone to thrive. As online teachers and tutors, we’re in a unique position to guide students beyond memorization and help them develop real-world skills that are not only beneficial for their…
There are few experiences more awkward than asking a question in your online class and hearing crickets. Engaging students in online classrooms can be challenging due to the lack of physical presence, non-verbal cues, and direct social interaction. However, with…