Every now and then, someone refers to me as "just an online teacher." It might be said with curiosity, confusion, or even subtle dismissal. Itβs a phrase that seems small, like my work is somehow less than what happens in a traditional classroom. But hereβs the truth: Iβm not just an online teacher. I am an ONLINE Teacher. I remember a quote about Ginger Rogers that says she "did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels." Online teachers do everything but on a computer and in a different location from their students. Online Teaching Is Real Teaching Letβs get this out of the way: online teaching isnβt easier, simpler, or less demanding than face-to-face teaching. Itβs not an escape hatch from βrealβ education. In fact, it often requires more intentional planning, more data-driven decision-making, and more individualization to meet student needs. I donβt just post assignments and hope for the best. I analyze engagement data, craft personali...
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