Visit with an online music teacher

E-Learning Video by a music teacher explaining how he teaches and technology he uses for an online class. Can you think of technology to incorporate into an online class?

Is online teaching an option for me?

Not sure if you are ready to become an online teacher? Take the self-evaluation quiz from OnlineLearning.net. I took the quiz and scored a 92%. I am enjoying teaching online. What was your score? Do you think you would like to try teaching online? Share your score and thoughts.

Texas Distance Learning Association

TxDLA, Texas Distance Learning Association, was created to make sure Texans are receiving effective distance learning strategies. TxDLa is the state chapter of the USDLA, United States Distance Learning Association. The USDLA provides information in distance learning such as online training and online learning. The TxDLA website offers the latest news is distance education. Visit the TxDLA and USDLA websites today.

iNACOL

iNACOL, International Association for K-12 Online Learning, is a nonprofit organization committed to enhancing K-12 online teaching and learning. The organization has developed standards for online courses, teaching, and programs that are used to create and evaluate online education. iNACOL offers webinars and is holding its annual conference in November in Glendale Arizona. Check them out at iNACOL . . . .

Teacher Workload

I am often asked what the workload is like for an online teaching. I have found I spend my time behind the computer. There are several ways you can manage your time and be effective.

• allocate work time - make a work schedule and stick to it
• organize your work space - keep your space organized in order to retrieve information
• try to work off line - find ways to complete tasks away from the computer
• take breaks - get away from the computer and refresh

I have found that I set the timer because I can start working and before I know it several hours have gone by.

Share your ideas and tips for working at home.

Do you enjoy teaching online?

I am always asked the same question when someone finds out I am teaching an online 4th grade class - Do you enjoy teaching online? The answer is yes. I have found the advantageous out weight the disadvantageous. One reason I like teaching online is the flexibility of my job. Except for the two hours a week I am online, my teaching job allows me the opportunity to be anywhere at any time. For example, my daughter was sick and I took her to the doctor. I did not have to go to the school and get work ready for the sub. I was able to read my student emails at night after my daughter went to sleep. Another reason I like teaching online is the ability to work more one-on-one with my students. Students tend to ask for help in an online course because other students do not know they are struggling. The last reason is I may have the potential to teach full time. Right now, I am teaching part time but as the number of students in the online program continues to grow, I will be able to move into a full time position. Teaching online has given me the opportunity to spend time with my family. Do you think you would enjoy teaching online?

Welcome

The Teaching Online blog is designed to provide information and resources for educators. Educators will find the information helpful with professional development by providing resources about teaching online. The Teaching Online blog will help educators keep informed of teaching in the 21st century.