Top ten tips for teaching online

Abstract

Inspired by watching David Letterman while checking in on an online course, I offer my top ten tips for successfully teaching online. These have been gleaned from the literature and/or as a result of experience. Please note that the writer’s guild is still on strike! 10. Allow more time for teaching and preparation 9. You MUST engage the students 8. Facilitate building a learning community 7. Murphy Lives! Be prepared and be flexible 6. Demand excellence 5. Get students out of their seats and doing something 4. Keep course current 3. Budget for software, hardware and assistance 2. Let the students know you as a real human being 1. Allow more time for teaching and preparation!