What are the Online Methods of Teaching in Higher Education?

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What are the Online Methods of Teaching in Higher Education?

The methods of education have undergone a vast change due to the emergence and advent in the field of technology. More flexible modes of teaching have emerged due to the onset of online learning platforms. Students can gain access to learning materials and resources easily and conveniently which also allows them to learn at their own pace. However, it can also be stated that online education has been helpful in inculcating the spirit of punctuality and time management among learners. 

Features of Online Teaching Methods

● In online teaching, digital tools and technologies are used for learning. The classrooms are virtual and it is more cost-efficient and time-efficient.

● Online classes are known to have a flexible schedule. Communication and collaboration also take place in a digital form.

● The approach in online teaching methods is facilitation and asynchronous.

● The level of commitment and the  pace of learning is determined by the students.

Methods of Online Teaching

The methods of online teaching are as follows:

1. Flipped Classrooms:

In this method, students read the study material and review them before the teaching process. The students study later and online polls, quizzes, infographics, are some techniques used in this method. 

2. Presentations:

In this method, teachers use a presentation to teach the lesson to the students. 

3. Online Whiteboard:

This approach uses a virtual classroom setup where teachers use a whiteboard to engage the learners.

4. Pre-Recorded Video Lectures:

In this method, lectures are pre recorded rather than live and are shared to the students. 

5. Game Based Teaching:

In this method, games are used to make the learning process more fun and engaging for learners. 

Online platforms also offer educational resources to a great extent easily. The traditional counterpart of online education, offline education cannot be overlooked as it still plays a significant role even in the modern age. While online platforms have made education highly accessible and convenient, it certainly cannot be seen as a replacement for offline or traditional forms of education.