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A Guide for Teachers Using Online Lessons
Sipho Mthembu
- 9 January 2024
- Comment 4
Many teachers in Khayelitsha now use short online lessons to support their classes. Start small. Pick one topic, share a lesson link on WhatsApp and ask learners to watch it at home.
Keep videos short so they use little mobile data. Ask learners to send back one question after each lesson.
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson MandelaZanele Mahlangu, our Learner Support Officer, helps teachers set up a first online class at the hub. Call 021 555 0376 to book a time.
How to plan your first online lesson
Choose one skill and teach it in ten minutes. Write down three questions learners should answer afterwards. Send the lesson on WhatsApp in the evening, when data bundles are cheaper, and give learners two days to finish.
Keeping learners on track
Check in with a short voice note. Praise small wins. If a learner falls behind, ask what is stopping them, often it is data or a shared phone. Offer printed notes from the hub where needed.
Zanele Mahlangu
I really enjoyed this post. Very helpful article! I am sharing it with the other teachers at our school in Khayelitsha today.
Chloe Petersen
Thank you for the kind words! We are glad the post was helpful to you. Your support means a lot to our team.
Priya Naidoo
Very useful post. The tips on planning online lessons are practical and easy to follow. Teachers at our school will definitely try them this term.
Ayanda Qwabe
Good advice for learners and teachers. I like how simple the steps are, especially for people studying on a phone with little data. Well done!