Teaching Online: An Overview

Online teaching is still relatively new. So new, many people do not know what it is, how it is done, and especially some of the terminology. Some of you may know what it is, but may not know how to get started. You may also have trepidation about handling some of the issues.

Many students already use the Internet to get their work done. They use technology as a primary means of communication. In academics, we are just beginning to become familiar with these tools. Virtual classrooms can deliver lessons to students anywhere and at anytime. Online learning is flexible for students. New technologies and techniques are emerging all of the time.

If you remove your conventional classroom tools, how do you teach? Does your pedagogy completely change just because you are teaching online?