Effective Online Teaching Strategies for Virtual Classrooms
Let’s be honest: teaching online can feel a bit like performing stand-up comedy in a dark room. You’re cracking jokes (or teaching algebra) to little black boxes—and you are not even sure if they’re laughing, listening, or just raiding the fridge. But virtual classrooms do not have to feel like ghost towns. In fact, with the right strategies, online teaching can be dynamic, human, and surprisingly impactful. 🧑💻 Why Online Teaching Isn’t Just Offline Teaching in Pajamas The digital space demands a whole new skill set. The “chalk and talk” approach that may have worked in physical classrooms often crashes and burns on Zoom or Google Meet. The good news? That shift opens the door to rethink teaching with more intention. 💡 7 Effective Strategies to Rock the Virtual Classroom Start with a Hook, Always Begin every lesson with something unexpected—a meme, a riddle, a short video, a question that makes them go “wait, what?” This jumpstarts attention and curiosity. Chunk the Con...