Effective online strategies for teaching English

How to make teaching effective in online classes

1. DAV Public School kotkhai P resentation on E ffectiv e Online T eaching S trategies By --- Chitra Thakur

2. O nline education , then can serve two goals for students lucky enough to have assess the great teachers , blended learning can mean even better outcomes are the same or lower cos t. A nd for millions here and abroad who lack access to good in person education, online learning can open doors that woul d otherwi se remain closed. .

3. S chools across the globe have already closed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic as a result teachers are suddenly faced with the challenge of how to continue their students education while this might seem daunting task There are several ways teachers can utilise the technology and resources already available to support online learning and ensure students will receive a quality education . It’s important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to learning. Different groups are different priorities and the resources that should be used are context-dependent .There are also special consideration to think about for students with special educational needs and disabilities and for students who might have access to high speed broadband. However, teachers should take some comfort in the fact that there are hundreds of online resources to guide them as to how to teach online . I have rounded up some of the best here to help ease the transition from classroom to the web .

4. I t’s important to note that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to learning .D ifferent groups have different priorities and the resources that should be used are context-dependent . T here are also special consideration to think about for students with S pecial E ducational N eeds and D isabilities , and for students who might have access to high speed broadband .

5. H owever teacher should take some comfort in the fact that there are hundreds of online resources to guide them as to how to teach online . I have rounded up some of the best h ere to help ease the transition from classroom to the web . .

6. L earning never ends . R ecently the world had to suddenly move to online teaching many educator’s find it difficult to switch from the classroom to the computer .

7. I n the past teachers like us have become comfortable with teaching in real life A special place where you can form a personal Bond with your students and now it has to move online . T eachers feel uncomfortable with the technical side how to structure their lessons and how to present themselves on camera S o here are 10 tips how to go about.

8. 1. PRACTICE W hen you first got into the classroom you would have got nervous and made many mistakes but you learnt how to be a better teacher by practice . T he same works for online teaching .I t might be scary for the first time , but if you practice how to do it and believe that you can improve you will .LEARNING NEVER ENDS. Whether you use Google zoom any other platform practice first , it with your friends , share your screen and feel comfortable using that platform .

9. 2. KEEP IT SIMPLE Being online it would be difficult for you and your students first .So keep things simple. M Make sure focus on one basic idea for the lesson and explain things slowly. Don’t Complicate it.

10. 3. ENGAGEMENT T he most important part of teaching process is getting your students engaged in the lesson T he problem is that many teachers are nervous to talk on camera .I I nstead of letting the students talk they fall into the lecture mode where the teacher does all the talking and in all boring days .B ut you are a GREAT TEACHER .C onstantly ask the students questions .A sk them to read Phrases and words on the screen . G et them to share their thoughts . B y doing this , students will pay more attention in class and used to get answering questions .T r y to get your students to do most of the talking

11. 4. STRUCTURE A ll teachers have a similar structure to every lesson . S tudents get used to it and they enjoy their routine .Do the same for your online lessons . I suggest the simple three ways act stru cture: 1. Warm up activity : Where students can share up something. 2. Lecture: That is where you explain the lesson 3. Practice : Where students can practice what they have learnt

12. 5. PERSONAL M ake it personal . In the warm up activity ask the students to share up their lives .I t can be hobbies , their daily schedule , their favourite etc.A nything that makes online learning real for them .D uring th e lecture part ask them questions about their li ves and in the practice part let them face it on their own experiences . D o this and they will love your class .

13. 6. PREPARATION A good idea is to prepare your students for their next class . Send them a list of vocabulary, the grammar or work you cover before class . S tart this way , they will surely participate more actively ,w hat will happen in the lesson and it will save your time from explaining everything .

14. 7. REVIEW A t the end of the class get into the habit of reviewing the work you have done , before sa ying GOODBYE. Ask your students questions about what they learnt during the lesson .T his will help them remember and feel good that they have learnt something new after class . I f their parents ask them , what have you lea need, they should be able to easily explain the lesson s take away idea .

15. 8. REAL LIFE M ake it real to your students . Y ou can have props like , white board flash card s, toys . U se anything to get them interact with the class .By making the online classes real , they will definitely enjoy your class .

16. 9. Diversify Instructions Y ou already have audio and video . Any teacher can teach something with it .Z oom , for example , you can share your screen and tell them to do the activities by showing your presentation . S end them activities they can print . D on’t only rely on one tool, when you have so many . T each by writing , speaking , reading , listening etc. U se everything available to you .

17. 10. SMILE 😄 Being on camera it drains your smile .When you see people on camera ,it looks like they are grumpy and Video makes you look 20% less energetic. So you have to raise your excitement by 20% when you are teaching. Student needs to feel that you are happy to see them. Express your emotions. SMILE and make them feel good. They will love meeting you ,for class.

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