It's been months now since Covid19 pandemic broke out and displaced millions of workers. A lot of people were hopeful and waiting for Covid19 to die down, but it seems like this is not going to happen anytime soon.
Most ESL classrooms are temporarily closed; Therefore, the online world of teaching is booming. And as they say, "Grab it while it lasts!" No matter what your profession was, you can always try online teaching.
Most second language learners online are kids. Hence, to effectively reach out to them, one needs to be as lively and friendly as possible.
No kid wants a super serious teacher. As Koreans say "No jam." 재미 없어 If this is your first time encountering this sentences, for them it means "Not Fun!"
Having a variety of activities also helps a lot in the ESL classroom. Learners would not be bored, and they would be engaged most often than not. Their curiousity would be piqued with new activities. As their teacher, you can experiment on techniques, strategies and activities. You can use your talents to engage your learners.
Another thing is having a positive relationship with your learners. Have fun, and play with them. Be child-like, but not childish. Play like they do, but still be mature enough to consider how they'll feel.
That's it! Welcome to the world of teaching! Please feel free to comment your ideas and experiences about teaching online.
Disclaimer: What I've written here are just my own thoughts, and may contradict others view.
I have no ideas about teaching but our teachers are taking classes in online. Thanks for the article .