7 Tips for Becoming an Online Teacher

7 Tips for Becoming an Online Teacher

​About six years ago, I transitioned from a traditional brick-and-mortar teacher to being a full-time online teacher. There were ​challenges, but the benefits far outweighed them. My greatest challenge in the traditional classroom was simply classroom management. In...
How to Boost ELL Participation in Your Classroom

How to Boost ELL Participation in Your Classroom

During the first week of her class, Victoria Villegas’ students are mostly silent and unwilling to speak, but soon open up with the help of a few creative activities. “Students learn from games better than listening to a teacher speak,” says Victoria as we discussed...