In this section we have some very practical guidance on getting started with teaching remotely. This will obviously vary quite a lot depending on the technology available to you and your learner, but will hopefully give some ideas which can be adapted to suit the mode that you use.
Using online communication with low level learners
An extremely useful video created for us by Daniela, our Volunteer Learning Coordinator. There is a great deal of information on choosing the right platform to teach, getting your learner online, building rapport, useful exercises and increasing interaction in sessions. Well worth a watch before you get started (or even a watch for ideas if you already have!).
Guide to teaching online
A really useful guide created by Daniela, our Volunteer Learning Coordinator. This covers the realities of teaching online, as well as tips on how to make lessons engaging. It also gives ideas to help develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills and discusses the importance of engaging all of these.
Basic instructions for people who are new to Zoom
Zoom seems to have become one of the most used platforms for online lessons. This simple guide talks you through how to get set up and perform all the basic tasks, as well as a few useful tips that can be used for teaching.