ManyCam is a powerful webcam software that can transform the online learning experience both for the teacher as well as the students. In this post, we explain how to use ManyCam for online classes and take advantage of its many features to make your online lessons highly engaging and interactive.
Online teachers are in high demand, but with the surge in popularity for online learning, employers are becoming more selective about the teachers they hire. This means you need to shine during your interview. As an online teacher, recruiter, and interviewer for a major online ESL company, I can show you how.
As online learning picks up pace, the demand for online teachers continues to grow. So will class sizes. This is where a dual monitor setup for teaching online can come in handy. Here’s our guide to using – and choosing – two monitors while teaching online.
Whether teaching English abroad or online, non-native English teachers face the reality of being denied opportunities to teach due to a strong preference, or even a legal requirement, for ESL teachers to be native English speakers. In this post, we’re going to reveal online teaching jobs that non-native teachers can apply for and get booked lessons with ESL learners.
ESL teachers have long been known for their wanderlust. and online ESL teachers are well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunity to work and travel. The challenge has always been having Internet access. Enter the portable hotspot, giving online ESL teachers a solution to getting connected when traveling and all other options fail.
If you use a laptop computer, you most likely have a built-in webcam you can use for teaching online. But, whether you use a laptop or desktop, placing your webcam in the most optimal position is only possible with an external webcam. If you teach online, you might want to consider switching to an external webcam. In this post, we look at the best webcams for teaching online.
If you are an online ESL teacher, you spend a considerable amount of time in front of screens that emit blue light. While the evidence is still out on the benefits of wearing blue light blocking glasses, many people profess their love for them and the improvements to their sleep as a result. Find out whether you need blue light blocking glasses.
One of the most important – and least considered – pieces of equipment for your online teaching work space is your chair. Teaching online for hours sitting in an uncomfortable chair can put a strain on your back – and affect your posture. In this post, we’ll look at some ergonomic chairs for online teachers.
One of the most important aspects of an online ESL teacher’s home setup is lighting. Every online ESL teacher’s lighting needs will vary, depending on several factors. Still, there are some simple, cost-effective steps any online ESL teacher can take to brighten up their workspace, like using LED lights.
Many online ESL teachers have made the transition to standing up while teaching to avoid the many health hazards related to sitting for extended periods. But the biggest benefit many teachers experience when standing is improved interaction with their students. Here is our pick of the best standing desks for online ESL teachers.
Many ESL teachers have made the transition from the physical classroom to the online classroom. Though a large number of ESL teachers now work with online ESL companies, opportunities exist for those with their own network of students. In this post, we look at the best virtual classrooms for teaching English online.
In countries like USA and Canada, freelance work has become somewhat of a norm. One of the challenges of freelance work is keeping a steady flow of work, and thus, income. Enter online ESL teaching, a way to fill the gaps in your freelance schedule and provide an extra stream of income.