Category: Teach Online

The most important technical requirement to teach online ESL is Internet speed. Online ESL employers almost universally test your Internet speed during the hiring process. In this post, we explain how to ensure you meet the Internet requirements for online teaching.

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.

Online ESL teachers are always looking at ways to improve their students’ online learning experience. ManyCam is a virtual webcam that takes full advantage of your computer and webcam to introduce a whole host of fun, interactive features your students will love. In this post, we open up our webcam to give you a glimpse of what you can do with ManyCam to make your online lessons more interactive.

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.

As an online ESL teacher, you may be looking for ways to bring more fun and creativity into your virtual classroom. One of the easiest and most popular ways is to set up a green screen. In this post, we take a look at the best green screens for online ESL teachers.

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.