10 tips to know about virtual teaching
- 1. 10 tips to know about Virtual Teaching Software
- 2. Virtual teaching software takes as much if not more preparation than teaching in a traditional classroom. Be prepared to take what you've learned in the classroom and re-construct it for a virtual setting. This means re- thinking how you present materials, coursework, and daily assignments. 1. Virtual teaching takes a lot of time and preparation
- 3. Communication is critical since there is no face to face time in the virtual classroom. In fact, some students may assume the classroom is always open no matter the hour day or night. Plan time to respond to students and provide feedback in a thorough, complete and timely manner. 2. Communicate
- 4. It's up to you to build a strong sense of community in the virtual classroom. You will need to encourage the use of message boards, e-mailing back and forth and taking part in group chats. Students will be prone to log in, skim through the material, complete the assignment and leave. Develop engaging questions and discussion starters. 3. Build a strong online community
- 5. Before you can even start developing the material, you will need to set aside time to learn the web-based classroom programming. You won't be able to simply walk into the classroom, smile at your students and start a conversation. Think of ways to welcome students. 4. Familiarize yourself with virtual classroom
- 6. Make sure your coursework is presented in a clear and concise manner. Students see online courses as a way to speed up their education and they expect to log in, check out the material for the day, submit assignments and move on. With this in mind, you will need to make sure everything is laid out in an easy to use setting. 5. Easy navigation is crucial
- 7. Things that worked in a regular classroom may not work in the virtual classroom. Start with a new plan for exploring material, sharing insights, and engaging interaction. Make good use of the message board and group chat areas instead. 6. Don’t re-use classroom curriculum
- 8. There will be times when a student will message you for help in a particular area. Make the time to respond to that question even if you've already responded in a different post or you've made it clear within the course material. 7. Always answer question
- 9. If you're live teaching, make sure you know the system ahead of time. If you're frazzled because you don't know how to operate the program, students will sense that. Prepare ahead of time and greet students with a welcome slide login. 8. Live teaching with care
- 10. In the classroom, you may have students work on their own for 30 minutes to complete an assignment, but don't expect this online. Students will be popping in and out of the classroom at various times of the day or week so plan assignment due dates accordingly. 9. Assignment will take longer
- 11. Be open to feedback as this will help you grow as a virtual teacher. Don't wait to ask for feedback at the end of the course. Ask at the beginning and in the middle too. This will help you reach the students in a more impacting way especially if there is something you need to change to make the material more online friendly. 10. Ask for feedback
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