Fill in the Blanks Key Points for Teaching OnlineOnline version Key considerations for teaching online by Danielle Freitas 1 contribute VLE positive summary software together liveware 12 praise interaction synchronous types media feedback small Read the five considerations for teaching online . Complete gaps . 1 . The platform ( the ) The aims of your course will inform your choice of delivery , so to : ? improve academic writing , use an online writing tool / a blog . ? teach speaking , use a tool / video - conferencing / Skype . ? teach all four skills plus grammar and vocabulary , use a ( virtual learning environment ) . 2 . The ( the people involved ) The teacher should : ? respond to online tasks and activities within hours . ? offer consistent and conscious / encouragement . ? respond to forum posts until learners begin to / support each other . ? provide a round - up and once the discussion has come to an end . 1 . Socialisation Teachers should create a online group dynamic by setting up ? getting - to - know - you' activities , for example getting learners to post their ? top five' . Teachers should keep doing these kinds of activities throughout the course to encourage learners to work . 4 . Variety Teachers should ensure there is variety in : ? the that is used ( such as text , audio , images and video ) . ? the activity ( such as quizzes , forums and discussions and getting learners to produce things themselves ) . ? patterns ( a movement from individual to pair to group work ) . 5 . Start Teachers that are new to blended learning should start by : ? running a pilot course with a single class . ? obtaining from learners .
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