Episode Thirty-four

Differences between Teaching English in Person and Teaching Online

Show Notes

By now, you may have tried your hand at teaching English online, or perhaps you’re just thinking about getting started. So what are the key factors to consider when you’re teaching through a screen as opposed to in the physical classroom? In this episode, we look at the important differences between teaching online and teaching in person.

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In this Episode

  • The most obvious difference: the addition of technology, and how this affects your lesson

  • Tips for handling/ troubleshooting potential tech issues

  • Class size: how the online environment impacts groups and one on one lessons

  • Why teaching online may mean you’re more likely to be teaching one on one

  • Sharing materials online- what to do when you can’t just hand them to the students

  • Board work and making your lessons visual: planning ahead for how you’ll clarify language and ensure this is clear and accessible for your students through a screen

  • Methods of giving feedback to tasks in an online platform

  • The task cycle; just because the lesson is online doesn’t mean students should be doing everything together as a class. Why you’ll want to continue to use microstages such as individual time and pair/ group work

  • A special offer on the online CELTA course through IH Mexico

  • Register for an upcoming free webinar workshop!

How do you feel about teaching online? Leave us a comment below!