Tips Praktis Mengajar Online | Anti ribet dan stress karena ganguan jaringan

Summary

In this video, Roll Tagalong shares practical tips for educators facing the challenges of online teaching during the ongoing pandemic. He highlights the importance of balancing live sessions with independent study, using platforms like WhatsApp and YouTube for material sharing. Roll advises breaking lessons into manageable chunks, assigning tasks, and engaging students interactively through Zoom or Google Classroom. He also encourages educators to improve their on-camera presence and adapt to digital tools to create an effective, enjoyable learning experience. These strategies aim to minimize technical disruptions and optimize student engagement in online education.

Takeaways

• 😀 Online teaching presents unique challenges, including managing student attention, materials, and technology.
• 😀 Internet connectivity issues can disrupt online learning, making it harder to deliver lessons effectively.
• 😀 Extended online classes, like traditional 90-120 minute lessons, can cause disengagement and fatigue among students.
• 😀 Prolonged screen time can have negative health effects, such as eye strain and physical discomfort.
• 😀 Using WhatsApp groups for sharing materials and announcements is an effective strategy for organizing lessons.
• 😀 Instead of conducting entire lessons via video calls, consider splitting the lesson into manageable segments with asynchronous study.
• 😀 Recording video lessons and uploading them to YouTube allows students to watch at their own pace, reducing device storage issues.
• 😀 Voice recordings can be an alternative to video, where teachers explain materials without appearing on camera.
• 😀 A well-structured online lesson can be divided into three segments: independent study, practical application, and a live session for Q&A.
• 😀 Teachers should continuously work on improving their confidence and skills in delivering online lessons, including using cameras.

Q & A

What are the main challenges of teaching online, as highlighted in the script?

The main challenges of teaching online include managing students' attention, handling technical issues like poor internet connectivity, ensuring the material is effective, and dealing with students' lack of focus due to long screen time.

Why is it not advisable to teach continuously online for the full duration of a class?

Teaching for the entire duration of a class online can lead to poor learning outcomes due to technical issues like internet connectivity problems, and students' decreasing focus over time. It can also cause fatigue from prolonged screen time.

How can WhatsApp groups be used effectively in online teaching?

WhatsApp groups can be used as a platform to share learning materials (like PDFs or videos) and for communication, allowing students to access resources at their own pace. It's not intended for direct teaching but for resource sharing and group discussion.

What are the advantages of uploading teaching videos on YouTube instead of sending them via WhatsApp?

Uploading videos to YouTube avoids storage issues on teachers' and students' devices, ensures the videos are easily accessible, and allows students to view them at any time without consuming phone memory or data excessively.

What is the suggested structure for an online lesson in the script?

The suggested structure divides a 90-minute lesson into three parts: the first 30 minutes for independent learning with shared materials, the second 30 minutes for student practice or exploration, and the final 30 minutes for interactive learning via a video conferencing tool like Zoom.

How can teachers keep students engaged during an online lesson?

Teachers can keep students engaged by encouraging them to take notes, ask questions, participate in role plays, and actively interact during video conferencing sessions like Zoom.

What are the health-related concerns associated with prolonged online teaching?

Prolonged online teaching can affect both teachers' and students' health, especially by causing eye strain and physical discomfort due to lack of movement. It's important to balance screen time and encourage regular breaks to prevent these issues.

What are some alternatives for teachers who are not comfortable with being on camera?

For teachers uncomfortable with being on camera, they can record audio explanations or create voice notes to accompany shared materials like slides. These can be shared through WhatsApp, providing an alternative to video.

What role does the Zoom session play in the suggested lesson structure?

The Zoom session serves as the final part of the lesson, where teachers can engage in real-time Q&A, clarify doubts, and conduct interactive activities, such as role plays or discussions, to solidify the students' understanding.

How can teachers manage the challenges of students' distractions and lack of focus during online classes?

To manage distractions, teachers can structure lessons with a mix of independent learning, tasks for students to complete, and live interaction. This helps maintain students' attention and ensures they are actively involved in the learning process.