Dr. Nguyen Tuong Dung
Senior Lecturer
Vietnam Economic Academy
SHARING THE TOP BENEFITS OF ONLINE TEACHING FOR FACULTY
1. Upgrading Technical Skills
Online learning utilizes various E-learning tools. These tools can be enormously helpful for both lecturers and students. Learning new technologies to teach a group of students can be a challenge, but it also provides an opportunity to acquire new skills. Technical knowledge is always beneficial for educators in the long run, even if they decide to revert to face-to-face teaching methods. Mastering E-learning tools and virtual classrooms leads to a better understanding of how E-learning platforms operate.
2. Effective Communication
The days of boring online classes are long gone. Nowadays, online classes have become dynamic and interactive. This is due to online platforms being able to facilitate effective communication between students and lecturers. Sometimes, students may feel physically intimidated in a classroom setting, and typing allows students to more easily seek answers to their queries. Since individual conversations are logged in the chat history, you can review them anytime to address questions during the Q&A session.
3. Flexibility
Online teaching promotes a flexible scheduling culture. Instructors can arrange class schedules to accommodate students who need extra guidance. Since online teaching eliminates the need for commuting, instructors can devote more time to their families. Modifying daily schedules is not a difficult task. In cases where commitments are unavoidable, rearranging student schedules becomes easier, as one of the biggest advantages of online learning is the ability to participate from anywhere. Since online instructors are the masters of their own work environments, it becomes easier to balance personal and professional life. This is another reason supporting the superiority of online teaching.
4. Promoting smart work
The E-learning field is rapidly evolving. As new technologies gain prominence, they will provide more options to facilitate engaging online educational experiences, including the ability to personalize course materials for group learning. Tracking student attendance, collecting assignments, creating quizzes, tests, and digital co-curricular activities related to the subject matter can make classes more engaging and easier to implement through the tools available on E-learning platforms.
