Tips for teaching from home (Distance Education)
Prepare in advance
If you expect to teach online in the near future, look at the curriculum in advance and prepare lessons for the weeks ahead. Opt for content that's easily accessible online, in a variety of mediums.
Set time when you are your students can be online, prepare the teaching materials, and at the end of each secession allow the students to clear doubts. Make use of video conference tools that allow for multiple people to join.
Set up a work zone
Set up a comfortable, well-ventilated area and designate it for work. Avoid working from the sofa or bed. If you want a break during the class secession put a hold of the class giving them some exercise or something like that.
Create an online quiz
Check-in on your students' learning progress through online methods. Use a tool like Google Forms to make an online quiz any student can fill out with their device.
Over-communicate
Set out your expectations clearly in all relevant communication channels. Make sure students know exactly where to receive their assignments, submit their work, or ask questions.
Be flexible
Be empathetic of the home situation of students as some may not have available adult supervision or reliable internet. If students need special support, be open to solve their needs.
If all is set out, time to start.
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