Being a great teacher, online and offline, requires taking risks and putting yourself out there. This is good modeling for students because it indicates that teachers are not perfect. That fact makes students feel more comfortable and open to learning.

I am a Canadian English teacher to speakers of other languages (EFL/ESL) with a Doctor of Education specializing in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix online. I researched instructor use of technology in blended learning courses in higher education wordwide I am also the Moodle co-administrator and coordinator at [...]