Introduction
In this introductory section we’ll get an overview of online teaching and learning – and how it’s different to classroom instruction
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An introduction to TOM – Teaching Online Masterclass
How Young People Relate to Media
Educator Tara Walsh shares research on how post-millennials engage with media, and how by embracing the use of media in online classes, teachers can harness it to engage students in their learning. The research that the video and...
When Learning Goes Online
Educator Tara Walsh tells us how research informs teachers of what works best when learning goes online. The research that the video and this series of video references are located in the Teaching Online Whitepaper. TOM...
Designing Online Learning Experiences
What are the elements of effective online courses? This section provides an overview of how educators can design impactful and effective experiences for their students
Is Universal Design For Learning Effective Online?
Educator Kwame Daniels talks about whether the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), is an effective framework when learning goes online. He also offers practical applications of UDL for online learning environments. The research...
What is the Universal Design for Learning?
Educator James Bowens discusses what UDL is and why you should use it
How to use Universal Design for Learning
Educator James Bowens discusses how educators can use the Universal Design for Learning to design curriculum.
Pedagogical Strategies
In this section we’ll explore the pedagogy of effective online teaching and learning – including lots of big ideas on how students learn, as well as simple practical tips you can implement today.
How to Give Feedback When Teaching Online
Educator Marissa Aroy talks about why feedback is important when learning goes online. She also shares ways educators can do this to guide students towards positive learning outcomes. The research that the video and this series...
How to Incorporate Peer Feedback Online
Educator Marissa Aroy explains why, and how to incorporate peer feedback in online teaching and learning. The research that the video and this series of video references are located in the Teaching Online Whitepaper. TOM...
How to Increase Your Students’ Autonomy in Online Teaching
Educator Marissa Aroy talks about why educators should increase a student's autonomy and how to facilitate it in online learning environments. The research that the video and this series of video references are located in the...
Technology as a Tool
Effective online teaching and learning needs technology – so how can educators select the right tools and use them effectively?
How to Choose Video for the Classroom
Educator Tara Walsh talks about what to look for when choosing videos that aid learning and retention. The research that the video and this series of video references are located in the Teaching Online Whitepaper. TOM...
How to Create Instructional Videos to Reduce Cognitive Load
Educator Tara Walsh talks about how to create instructional videos by applying the principles of cognitive load theory of multimedia to reduce cognitive load and to aid retention and learning. The research that the video and this...
How to Create Presentations to Reduce Cognitive Load
Educator Kwame Daniels talks about how to create presentations using the principles of cognitive load theory of multimedia to reduce cognitive load and aid retention and learning. The research that the video and this series of...
Building Community
How can you build a community around your online teaching and learning practice – with other educators? And how can you extend that community to engage parents?
How to Make Communities of Practice Work
Educator Marissa Aroy explains what are the elements that make communities of practice work, what is a good COP, and why teachers should join them. The research that the video and this series of video references are located in...
What is a Community of Practice in Education?
Educator and researcher Julie Keane discusses what a community of practice is.
Communities of Practice versus Professional Learning Networks
Educator and researcher Julie Keane discusses the difference between a community of practice and a professional learning network.
Digital Wellbeing
Online teaching and learning adds new stresses and complexities – so how can we ensure the social and emotional wellbeing of students, teachers and parents when teaching and learning online?
Finding Balance When Teaching Goes Online
Educator, Shelina Warren gives practical strategies to help educators discover ways to unplug and find balance when teaching and learning goes online.
Helping Students Find Balance when Learning goes Online
Speaker and coach James Aidoo gives practical strategies to educators to help their students unplug and find balance when teaching and learning goes online.
Summaries
Quick, simple summaries, perfect for online sharing
Is Online Teaching Effective?
More and more schools are taking learning online. But is it effective? This video answers the question: is online learning effective in the K-12 education space?
Characteristics for Success in Online Learning
What are the characteristics that successful online students have? This video looks at the characteristics of successful K-12 students in online learning environments.
Priorities for Teacher Professional Development
Many teachers feel ill equipped to take their classes online. This video discusses the important role professional development plays in developing educators to teach online, and with a CTA to ed-tech, government and media.
Additional Resources
Teaching Online Masterclass Whitepaper: Taking Classes Online
The aim of this whitepaper is to provide the education community practical ways to connect research and theory with practice. Drawing on a number of significant studies, both established and more recent, that focus on online pedagogy in K-12 online or distance...
Teaching Online Masterclass
The TOM PDF Booklet will help explain how to use the Teaching Online Masterclass videos and resources.
How to Construct a Well-structured Video
Tips & Tricks to designing your very own Engaging Video Infographic