The Tools for Successful Online Teaching

The Tools for Successful Online Teaching

The Tools for Successful Online Teaching

So you want to be a successful online teacher—you are to be commended! Being a great teacher comes naturally to a select few. Others of us spend years fine tuning our craft, seeking additional learning and education, reflecting on our practice, and trying new techniques and strategies, some more success- ful than others. Whether you teach online at a high school or university, or design e-learning materials, this text will help you become more successful in your work.
From research and our own practice, we know there are many attributes that make a successful online teacher. Some of these attributes include self- discipline, prompt feedback to students, becoming knowledgeable with the technical aspects of the online learning environment, the ability to send stu- dents in the right direction when they are seeking technical assistance, and facilitating individual and group learning instead of lecturing.

Lisa Dawley, Boise State University, USA