INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING ONLINE
OVERVIEW
The world of ICT and it’s impacts has been a driving opportunity of making our life easier and beneficial in terms of all aspects of life process and solution to some occurring problems of day to day situations and activities. Millions to billions of people have been linked together by the internet and ICT devices (Smart devices) which has brought enormous benefits in terms of interacting, socializing, educating and transacting business easier with in a twinkle of an eye additional to other advantages.
Smart device technologies is a machine and tools that work hand to hand with the internet for problem-solving. it’s include smartphones, Laptop and personal computers (PC) etc.
The world at large has been hit by recession, Covid 19 pandemic, terrorism, bad governance looting country funds and wars in some part of the world.
Nigeria and it’s citizen has been in serious financial crises due to the above mentioned problems, that most citizens of Nigeria are crying for solution , questioning their minds, ”How can we survive?”. But to my surprise some of these people use smartphones of price range of N50000 - N200000 or more just to make call and receive messages aside the technological advantage of such phones which is unexplored. This situation has engineered my thought to write about ways we can make money through our smartphones and other ICT devices through the internet.
ICT skills and it’s tools, the internet and ICT devices (PC , Laptop, Smartphone, etc.) has given us opportunity of digital jobs that can be done online and offline and make a living from it, if smart and persistent about it. The ICT world has advantages and disadvantages. Disadvantage part of it is that some have the ability to use digital skills for fraudulent activities and or illegalities. This course will showcase how to harness the advantages and teach how to make money online teaching.
Teaching online has transformed education, providing flexibility and accessibility to students around the world. Unlike traditional classrooms, online teaching allows educators to reach learners through digital platforms, using tools like video conferencing, discussion forums, and interactive content.
One of the key benefits of teaching online is the ability to personalize learning experiences. Teachers can use multimedia, assessments, and real-time feedback to engage students in different ways. However, it also comes with challenges, such as maintaining student engagement and ensuring effective communication.
Adapting to this mode of teaching requires understanding digital tools, building engaging course content, and developing strategies to foster interaction in a virtual space. With thoughtful planning, teaching online can be an enriching and impactful experience for both teachers and students.
The internet has made learning and teaching easier and faster. The hidden scope of this opportunities can be harnessed to make money online.
Converting your math, science, foreign language or test preparation expertise into a lucrative side gig (JOB) by becoming a private tutor. You can teach people online or in-person and get paid. The money you charge depend on your experience, expertise and what’s on demand.
The scope of this content will only be limited to how to teach people online and earn a living or as passive income.
As I can see through what your sub-conscious mind is saying right now:
LIKE these questions……
- “Hmmm how can that be possible?”
- “How can I teach online without board and marker?”
- “Who will I be teaching?”
- “How will I get my students or trainee?”
- “Am I limited to only students in my country or other students across the globe?”
- “How can that be possible (making money online teaching)?”
- “Hmmm how can that be possible?”
Yes, it’s possible!
With different ways in digital technology science methodology. Teaching or tutoring online can also be related to content creation methodology. Though Content creation is used for promoting goods & services online but the strategic way of doing this is an act of conveying and decoding information. As we all know that to be knowledgeable is to be informed and knowledge is light. It’s also a way of teaching or impacting knowledge about something to your audience (Leaner, student, trainee).
So! what information are you sharing to your audience in the case of tutoring or teaching online?
The conveying information’s can be in form of a skill, subject or course and your audience are the online learners. The ethical way of imitating the scope of teaching online is what we all do every day, on social media like sharing your taught and thought for other people to learn from it.
So therefore;
Teaching online is practically possible using content creation skill and virtual learning applications to teach online.
How can I teach online without board & marker?
The aid of technological devices and software have made it easy to create a virtual learning space and online learning tools for instructors, teachers and as well as online learners. To teach & learn online without physical learning materials and equipment. All you need is to add digital skills to your general teaching skills and ideas.
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