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Teaching Online During COVID-19: Resources For TVET Teachers and Trainers

The document provides resources for TVET teachers and trainers to help enhance their skills in online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lists online tools and applications for teaching online compiled by UNESCO, and provides examples of practical video tutorials and guidance on using platforms like Google, Skype, Zoom and Moodle in different languages. Short courses are recommended for TVET teachers on facilitating online courses and blended learning. Open online professional development platforms are also mentioned that focus on lifelong learning for educators.

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Teaching Online During COVID-19: Resources For TVET Teachers and Trainers

The document provides resources for TVET teachers and trainers to help enhance their skills in online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. It lists online tools and applications for teaching online compiled by UNESCO, and provides examples of practical video tutorials and guidance on using platforms like Google, Skype, Zoom and Moodle in different languages. Short courses are recommended for TVET teachers on facilitating online courses and blended learning. Open online professional development platforms are also mentioned that focus on lifelong learning for educators.

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ILO Note

Teaching Online during COVID-19


Resources for TVET Teachers and Trainers

In a matter of weeks, coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the world of work and the sphere of
learning and development. It has challenged individuals, employers and workers to adapt to
online modalities in all spheres of life. If you are a TVET teacher or trainer and are looking to
enhance your skills in online teaching or just wanting to learn about the resources available,
below are some key resources that might help. Most of these resources are ‘open access’, but
haven’t been created by the ILO, so we can’t guarantee the quality or the relevance to your
individual needs.

1. What are the different online tools and applications for teaching online?

UNESCO has compiled a succinct list providing links to various ‘digital learning management
systems’, ‘mobile applications’, ‘tools for teachers’ and ‘online collaborative platforms’. Click
here to access the list. UNESCO-UNEVOC also has various resources on aspects of online
teaching during COVID-19.

2. I need support in setting up my Google/Skype/Zoom/Moodle teaching session, are there


any practical tips and tricks?

Platform Name Description Language


Teacher Training Easy and practical guidance on teaching English
Videos through various online platforms such as
ZOOM, Skype etc.
Google Teach from Hub of information and tools to help teachers English
Home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

YouTube Remember YouTube always has an answer if Multiple


you are struggling in setting up any applications Languages
or programmes (For e.g., how to use moodle).
FADIO New to online teaching or just need some French
additional support; this platform provides
guidance on the tools you can use and trainings
on how to conduct online teaching using those
tools.
Recursos Educativos This platform proposes various workshops on Spanish
Digitale how to present on online class as well as short
videos and tips on using digital tools such as
ZOOM (people must scroll down to find the
workshop)
CNED This is a government site that provides French
information on how to improve e-learning and
provides useful resources for teachers to give
online classes
3. I am new to teaching online, are there any short courses I can take about how to
teach online?

The two courses listed below are particularly tailored for TVET teachers

Courses Description Language

Facilitating online This course aims to assist TVET teachers who are English
courses planning, or currently delivering, an online course,
to extend their skills in being an online facilitator.

Blended Learning This course aims to assist teachers of TVET English


in the Classroom institutes to incorporate ICT into their courses,
moving towards a blended learning model, which
integrates online digital resources with classroom
teaching.

The courses below are more generally for anyone seeking to teach/train online. In case you
want more ideas, these can also be very helpful.

How to teach On this course, you will learn practical steps for English
online online teaching and student support.

Learning to teach The Learning to Teach Online (LTTO) MOOC will English
online help you develop a working understanding of
successful online teaching strategies.

Using virtual Learn how to use virtual scenarios to help people English
scenarios to practice their decision making and prepare for real
create effective world challenges.
learning
How can you take Various open courses for enhancing your online English
your teaching teaching skills
online?

4. Are there any open online platforms focusing on lifelong learning and professional
development for teachers/educators?

Canvas Network Canvas Network provides educators with English


professional development courses and programmes
that will help them thrive and succeed in their
careers.

E-Campus The Bangladesh Vocational and Technical Training Bangla and


Institute has a new suite of online courses for English.
teachers and trainers.

European This platform provides open online professional Multiple


Schoolnet development courses to enhance teaching practice. languages
Academy

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MERLOT The MERLOT system provides curated online English
learning and support materials and content creation
tools developed by educators and researchers.

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