Tips from the coalface: Teaching online is different

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Tips from the coalface: Teaching online is different

Creator(s)

Barry Whelan, Helen Coker, Richard Bolger

Organisation(s)

Dublin City University, OpenTeach

Discipline(s)

Teaching & Learning

Topic(s)

Digital Learning, Student Success, Teaching and Learning Practice

License

CC BY

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Video

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A short video explaining some of the differences between online vs in-class.

Benefit of this resource and how to make the best use of it

A collection of great tips and advice around teaching online, particularly focusing on the differences between in-class and online teaching. Being aware of the points made in this video can really support educators in their transition to online teaching

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Whelan, B., Coker, H., & Bolger, R. (2021). Tips from the coalface: teaching online is different. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/tips-from-the-coalface-teaching-online-is-different/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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