13 Effective Online Teaching Techniques

13 Effective Online Teaching Techniques
In the era where technology evolves every second, the future of digital classes or online learning will
soon to be a new normal for everyone. Online teaching is a challenge as compared to traditional
classroom setup. But once planned properly with appropriate courses lined-up, there’s no reason to
doubt its effectiveness of online learning, the experience may turn-out more interesting than what
traditional classroom has to offer.
Teaching online requires an entirely different level of communication. We have compiled some
strategies here to make online teaching experience effective and simple at all levels.
1) Master the Technology

Be clear on the use of technology that is applicable while you teach. You must be aware of
basics and able to trouble-shoot to assist your students. Spend time to explore the applications
or the set-up and get more familiar with technical aspects.
2) Ensure your Presence

Make your presence ‘felt ‘not little but very frequent during the respective hours. Be prompt
and regular in terms of communication as this is the key to effective learning in digital setup. At
the very beginning of the course, be very clear about your availability and set clear guidelines for
the students. Emails, newsletters, announcements, forums, and discussion boards can be
utilized to communicate often; you can have them scheduled or do it on a need basis.
3) Outline Course content with Clarity

Communicate clearly what particular course has to offer (detailed syllabus) along with its
learning objectives, assignments timelines, and benefits. So that students can understand what
level of understanding is required to be eligible for the respective session.
4) Simplify basic guidelines

Online classes will be the first time for many. Walk them through the grading criteria, response
time, and the official channel of correspondence and relevant sources they can use to gain
familiarity with the course.
5) Let students explore
Allow students to research extensively on course topics from reliable sources. Question them to
gauge their understanding and explain again wherever you feel there is a need. Give your
students space to question when they are unclear about something.
6) Establish an immediate sense of comfort

Demonstrate excitement and enthusiasm about teaching the course to alleviate anxiety and
fear. Welcome them, introduce yourself by posting a welcome video and your biography.
Similarly ask them to introduce themselves through a video link highlighting their interests,
strengths, weaknesses and all other important aspects to know them better. Make use of
instant messaging, video sessions and blogs.
7) Incorporate communication and reflection using asynchronous discussion

Give a recap of content that has not been fully discussed to encourage contribution and
reflection. Monitor participation of every individual and contact the ones who were not active
during the activity, later discuss their understanding and identify where clarity is needed.
8) Be prompt on Feedback
Communicate often and be prompt about feedback on the assignments.
Reinforce, repeat important concepts and skills.
9) Engage and work in Groups

Let the students socialize and get familiar with each other. Introduce group activities, this way
they will be able to learn and enhance their skills also enrich their academic abilities.
10) Welcome the Feedback

Ask students at the end of every week as to how is it going. Be sure they are honest about it.
Initiate a feedback form on the discussion board, covering all important aspects of the class
from teaching methodology to content clarity.
11) Foster Relationship at Individual Level The learning curve is not the same for
everyone so is the level of understanding. To make sure everyone is on the same page, one on
one discussion is important and effective.
Students in the digital setup can sometimes feel left out and alone in the classroom, identify the
need and reach out.
12) Keep a frequent check on content resources and applications

All resources, activities, and modules must be checked frequently. Any unexpected change in
online content can lead to disengagement. Assist participants and demonstrate the navigation
process to avoid any inconvenience.
13) Summarize the session in closing

Whether you are ending the session or a course, summarize it. It will help students to recall
what the learned and pick on something important they might miss earlier. Experiences make
learning effective. Initiate discussion and allow students to share their experiences so that
everyone is made aware of what they’re taking away from that session.
Online learning is still in the phase of marking its worth as compared to traditional teaching methods but
the ease that digital classroom offers is changing the dynamics of modern learning where time is the
prime focus and so is the flexibility. We hope the above strategies will help you in designing an efficient
and effective program to support students and encourage e-learning.

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13 Effective Online Teaching Techniques

1) Master the Technology

2) Ensure your Presence

3) Outline Course content with Clarity

4) Simplify basic guidelines

6) Establish an immediate sense of comfort

7) Incorporate communication and reflection using asynchronous discussion

9) Engage and work in Groups

10) Welcome the Feedback

12) Keep a frequent check on content resources and applications

13) Summarize the session in closing

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