The Professional Online Teacher (TPOT)
This workshop focuses on developing foundational skills for online teaching excellence. It covers three core areas: strategies for continuous professional growth, responsible digital resource usage, and effective management of teaching responsibilities. Participants explore lifelong learning practices, digital citizenship, time management strategies, and ways to maintain high-quality learning environments while ensuring student safety and success.
This workshop aligns with NSQ Standard A: Professional Responsibilities.
- Create a personalized professional development learning plan that includes specific goals and timelines for improving online teaching practice.
- Design and evaluate digital learning activities that incorporate responsible technology use and digital citizenship principles.
- Implement time management and documentation strategies to effectively fulfill online teaching responsibilities.
Ability to read and write standard business English.
- 10-15 hours to complete at their own pace during the three-week period
- Computer with internet access
Workshops open monthly on the first Wednesday and close after three weeks. The work is self-paced with a portfolio assignment submitted to a facilitator upon completion (prior to workshop closure).