Teaching English Online Module

Module Overview | 20-Hour Practicum | Teaching English Online | Teaching Business English | Teaching English To Young Learners
Teaching IELTS and TOEFL Preparation

In an increasingly online world, teaching ESL online is a great way for teachers to make extra money, gain experience, and even build full time careers. Students, too, are looking online for ESL instruction, and demand is high for teachers who are knowledgeable about – and comfortable in – the online classroom. This module will provide you with the knowledge and experience of industry experts to help you be as successful as possible in your online TESL career. In addition, this module explores the many paths to online employment for English teachers, and provides guidance on finding an online English teaching job suited to your own goals and experience.

Certification

An additional 40-hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL certificate specializing in Teaching English Online.

Program Length

40-hour online course to be completed within three months of registration.

Pre-requisite

Completion of the Oxford Seminars TESOL/TESL certification course.

Course Objective

In completing Oxford Seminars' Teaching English Online module, you will:

Gain a theoretical and practical overview of how to teach English online;
Examine and compare popular online teaching platforms, digital tools, and resources;
Learn how to effectively plan lessons and assess student performance in an online classroom setting;
Become familiar with online teaching strategies;
Learn how to pursue a variety of employment options for teaching English online.

Recommended Background

No previous teaching online knowledge or background is required to take this course.

Course Content

Understanding the online teaching landscape, including its unique challenges and advantages
Current technological requirements for teaching online
Online tools and resources to support and enhance your lessons
Making your online classroom accessible
Course design and lesson planning for online ESL lessons
Teaching strategies and best practices for online instruction
Effective strategies for finding employment online

Course Evaluation

In this module, you will complete readings and quizzes, compare online teaching strategies and philosophies, and complete a final assignment that consists of 100 questions.

Employment Opportunities

Teachers who earn the specialization in Teaching English Online for their TESOL/TESL certification will gain the theoretical and practical skills required in today's online ESL industry. This specialization provides teachers with the knowledge and tools required to reach learners of all ages worldwide, in a variety of online classroom environments, and gives teachers an edge in a highly competitive market. As well, teachers will explore and compare the most popular employment options today, and gain skills to make their application stand out.

Registration

The Teaching English Online Specialization Module is affordably priced at $300 and includes all online course materials and instructor support, as well as the shipping and handling fees (within the US and Canada) associated with the mailing of the upgraded certificate awarded upon module completion.

To register for a specialization module, please call our offices toll free at 1-888-227-6755 (Toronto area: 647-932-6030; Vancouver area: 604-670-2870).