Like many other teachers, I started teaching online in March 2020. Not only was it necessary in order to continue classes during lockdown, but it was also a way to be connected to other people. I also really liked the challenge of learning a new skill. I’d done a few online courses before but nothing ‘live’ so it was interesting to learn how the different platforms worked and, of course, what could go wrong! We’ve all spoken with our microphone turned off or the screen has frozen mid-sentence!
More convenient
I found that teaching online can be just as good as the face to face classes, with the added bonus of being more convenient. I’m not a ‘tech-genius’ and I don’t think it’s a necessity for anyone teaching or learning online. I think the key to an enjoyable and productive lesson is to avoid overcomplicating the class and keep it as much as you would in a face-to-face classroom because the aim is the same - communication.
