Online teaching has become more common around the world in recent years and will only continue to grow. In these articles, you’ll learn about ways to optimize online teaching tools, increase student participation, manage group classes as well as other tips and tricks for the online classroom.
Helping ESL students improve their speaking skills isn’t just about drilling vocabulary and perfecting grammar. It’s also about guiding them to adopt the right mindset, communication techniques, and physical habits that allow their spoken English to truly shine. Here are…
Teaching English online to children is a lot more hands-on than teaching adults. It requires more than just a webcam and a headset. To keep young learners engaged and to make lessons more interactive, having the right props can make…
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…
Online education has become a crucial part of a student’s learning journey, offering flexibility and personalized attention. However, one of the challenges teachers and tutors face–in both traditional and virtual classroom settings–is managing troublesome students. It’s particularly difficult to deal…
Even before the rise of ChatGPT, talk of AI and how robots are going to take over the world swirled around the internet and made its way into everyday conversations. Now that AI is advancing more rapidly than ever, we’re…
In the dynamic world of online ESL teaching, educators often find themselves in virtual classrooms filled with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Navigating cultural sensitivity is a crucial aspect of creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for English students…
Being an online teacher requires having a versatile toolkit of pedagogical strategies that can engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful learning experiences. No matter what subjects you teach, having a variety of teaching techniques not only enhances student comprehension but also…
The transition from traditional, in-person teaching to online classes comes with its own set of challenges. While online classrooms have been around for some time, many students still find it a significant adjustment. Dealing with technical issues, the absence of…
The shift to online learning has presented both students and educators with a unique set of challenges. In group online classes, keeping students engaged and assessing their understanding of material can be particularly demanding. However, with the right tools and…
As a teacher, you may have realized that student success isn’t solely determined by how intelligent a student is, how much they study or the resources available to them. It’s equally, if not more, important what the student’s mindsets are…