30/03/2020
“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”
― Albert Einstein
Teaching is one of the toughest professions in the world. Due to Corona virus, students are not able to go to school or classes, their studies are getting hampered. Social Hack has researched some hacks and tips on how can a teacher teach a student in most effective ways using the online methods:
1) Prepare in advance - Basic rule of teaching, prepare and go for it. You can use a variety of mediums available online for the content you want to teach.
2) Set-up a Work Zone - Kindly use a well lit and comfortable area to conduct online teaching. Avoid teaching from a couch or a bed because when you wish to rest, you will have only work-related thoughts.
3) Create an Online quiz - What is better than taking a quiz so that the students are engaged and does not get bored. You can use tools like Google forms to make an Online quiz.
4) Be Communicative - Let students know exactly where and when they need to receive the assignments, submit their work. Also, ask questions in between to keep the students focus on studies.
5) Flexibility is the Key - Be empathetic about the home situations of the students, since some of them may not have an adult supervisor or proper internet connection. If they need special support, do not hesitate to take a step and be open to their needs.
6) Conduct webinars - Webinars is one of the best ways to reach all the students at a time. Conduct a webinar once a week, ask questions, let them ask questions. Be informative. Also, record the webinar so that the students who have missed it, can go through the webinar when they have time.