{"id":16877,"date":"2021-11-27T15:39:48","date_gmt":"2021-11-27T22:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=16877"},"modified":"2023-10-19T06:21:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:21:43","slug":"online-teaching-best-practices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/online-teaching-best-practices\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Teaching Best Practices: 7 Tips for English Teachers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The online English teaching industry is booming, and many educators are moving to the virtual classroom or at least teaching hybrid classes<\/a> (a mix of online and in-person classes). Online teaching requires skills and methods that are distinct from those needed in a physical classroom. Whether you’re new to teaching or just new to teaching virtually, here are some online teaching best practices that will help you succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to teaching, you\u2019ll want to get initial training and qualification with a TEFL certificate<\/a>. You can explore our online TEFL courses<\/a> to get started!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Share clear expectations with students from day one.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether your students are young and accustomed to virtual education or older adults trying something new, teaching English online<\/a> is still a relatively novel practice that requires clear standards and expectations in order to be effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the first day of class, share a syllabus or a verbal contract with your students that gives your class the same structure, rules, and objectives that you would also expect from a traditional, in-person classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n