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Pre-pandemic, classes were already moving toward a virtual environment – and it's not going to stop once the pandemic ends. An MEd program that focuses on online teaching can equip you with the skills you need to teach classes online and in person.
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The 2020 pandemic changed everything, everywhere.
And education wasn't immune to shakeups. Across the country, teachers and students stayed put in their homes, trying to navigate connecting from afar and with video technology that was foreign to many of them.
Months and months later, some teachers are getting by, and others are still struggling. They're constantly searching for resources that work in an online setting – and they've used words like "overwhelmed" or "challenging" during the adjustment.
It's why educational institutions are trying to provide more resources for teachers who need to build both the skills and the confidence to teach their students in the online environment...
He said that he's heard from many teachers who have endless questions about how to teach online, such as:
- How do I create a visible online presence in my classroom?
- How do I ensure that all my children have adequate access to my instruction and assignments?
- What are the accessibility and copyright laws that apply to my classroom?
- How do I provide personalized instruction to my students in my online classroom?
And because the pandemic came on so quickly, getting those answers often didn't happen...
Learning How to Teach Online ClassesIdeally, what you should come away from an online teaching program with is "the practical application of knowledge," McCullough said. "Not just a theory, but a theory connected with a practice."
In a curriculum and online teaching program, you should gain skills for both remote and in-person classes, making you even more marketable to employers.
Learning How to Teach Online ClassesIdeally, what you should come away from an online teaching program with is "the practical application of knowledge," McCullough said. "Not just a theory, but a theory connected with a practice."
In a curriculum and online teaching program, you should gain skills for both remote and in-person classes, making you even more marketable to employers.
"The skills learners develop in the coursework within the online instruction concentration and certification program are essential in the 21st-century classroom," said Laura Denithorne, an adjunct instructor at SNHU who teaches in both virtual and traditional settings. "Whether you teach in a virtual, hybrid or traditional classroom, the strategies, methods and abilities you develop are invaluable and practical. ... To put it simply, to make a significant impact in today’s classrooms, you need the proficiencies and competencies you will gain in this program."...
"We have all certainly viewed over the course of this last year how quickly we have needed to pivot to online learning," she said. "I think that justifies being a part of this program, to not only be prepared but be informed and prepared with best practices and research to be ready when needed to meet the needs of online learners."
Besides, once educators have learned new platforms and techniques, they'll have a toolbox full of ideas to incorporate into their teachings when the pandemic ends.
