I am a teacher and everything suddenly changed.
My students used to come to class where I used a whiteboard and overhead projector to instruct.
Enter the the COVID virus and the campus went into lockdown.
We had to teach online using Zoom.
With not much training we began.
At first it was a challenge just learning the interface. Chat + video + audio + breakout rooms.
Just setting up the conferences was a bit hit and miss at first.
But I learned one thing. What you do well face to face, you can translate into online learning. Here’s my tips.
Remember names.
Use your personality.
Acknowledge students.
Read and respond to chats.
Ask questions.
Use the breakout rooms for teams and individuals
Keep telling stories
Keep it light
Prepare and use graphics for share screen messages
So far I have enjoyed my online classes and I’m getting better at it!
