Avoid Tech Nightmares! Must-Know Tips for Online ESL Teachers
Teachers Together English
[{'start': '0.000', 'end': '0.740', 'text': 'Hello, everyone.'}, {'start': '0.789', 'end': '1.969', 'text': 'David Cole here.'}, {'start': '2.200', 'end': '8.039', 'text': 'Welcome to video number 10 in our series\non ESL teaching tips and strategies.'}, {'start': '8.390', 'end': '14.190', 'text': "Today, we're diving into technology and\nhow to handle it when teaching online,"}, {'start': '14.479', 'end': '16.919', 'text': 'along with some tips for encouragement.'}, {'start': '18.009', 'end': '20.600', 'text': "I've got five techie tips for you."}, {'start': '20.749', 'end': '23.169', 'text': "So let's jump right in."}, {'start': '24.020', 'end': '25.550', 'text': 'Tip number one.'}, {'start': '26.409', 'end': '32.339', 'text': 'Embrace the hiccups, Whether technology\nmakes you uncomfortable, gives you'}, {'start': '32.339', 'end': '35.139', 'text': "anxiety, or even if you're a tech whiz."}, {'start': '35.699', 'end': '37.689', 'text': 'Expect hiccups along the way.'}, {'start': '38.169', 'end': '40.949', 'text': "Things will go wrong and that's okay."}, {'start': '41.759', 'end': '44.819', 'text': 'Use these moments as\nlearning opportunities.'}, {'start': '45.409', 'end': '49.539', 'text': "When I first started teaching, my\ncomputer's Wi Fi card decided to go"}, {'start': '49.539', 'end': '52.619', 'text': 'rogue and stop recognizing Wi Fi signals.'}, {'start': '53.384', 'end': '58.114', 'text': 'I was traveling in Costa Rica at the\ntime, far from any tech centers, so I'}, {'start': '58.124', 'end': '63.104', 'text': "grabbed my son's iPad and logged into\nmy lesson just in the nick of time."}, {'start': '64.174', 'end': '70.974', 'text': 'Traveling has taught me to expect the\nunexpected, yes, from teaching during'}, {'start': '70.974', 'end': '77.334', 'text': 'a hurricane in Mexico to dealing with\nunreliable Wi Fi at an Airbnb and having'}, {'start': '77.334', 'end': '79.794', 'text': 'to hotspot my phone to get online.'}, {'start': '80.874', 'end': '86.039', 'text': 'The, the takeaway, always\nhave a backup plan.'}, {'start': '87.179', 'end': '90.829', 'text': 'Now I make sure that\nI have an iPad nearby.'}, {'start': '91.169', 'end': '96.849', 'text': 'I always carry a local SIM card\nand travel with a mobile hotspot.'}, {'start': '97.609', 'end': '102.919', 'text': "I log in 10 minutes early or even\nearlier if I'm on vacation to ensure that"}, {'start': '102.949', 'end': '105.889', 'text': 'everything is set up and running smoothly.'}, {'start': '106.509', 'end': '111.079', 'text': 'Even back in the days of Skype, when\nI taught for an online college, I used'}, {'start': '111.079', 'end': '112.889', 'text': 'to teach all the time on vacation.'}, {'start': '113.484', 'end': '119.444', 'text': "But I don't plan anything on a travel\nday or near the travel day because the"}, {'start': '119.444', 'end': '125.334', 'text': 'chances of encountering an IT problem or\nunstable internet are much higher when'}, {'start': '125.334', 'end': '129.754', 'text': "you're coming into an unknown situation\nor sometimes even when you're leaving."}, {'start': '131.624', 'end': '133.624', 'text': 'Many teachers work from home.'}, {'start': '134.194', 'end': '137.654', 'text': "That's where we can control\nthese issues better."}, {'start': '138.154', 'end': '138.554', 'text': 'So.'}, {'start': '139.039', 'end': '143.519', 'text': "if you're a traveler like me, do your due\ndiligence before booking a place to stay."}, {'start': '143.569', 'end': '146.719', 'text': 'If you are a travel teacher, I\nknow what you go through to still'}, {'start': '146.719', 'end': '148.509', 'text': 'teach and enjoy your lifestyle.'}, {'start': '149.029', 'end': '150.179', 'text': "It's, it's awesome."}, {'start': '150.591', 'end': '153.851', 'text': 'tip number two, basic setup tips.'}, {'start': '154.221', 'end': '156.611', 'text': "Even if you've been teaching\nfor a while, it's good to"}, {'start': '156.611', 'end': '158.481', 'text': 'revisit some basic setup tips.'}, {'start': '158.991', 'end': '165.771', 'text': 'Use recommended web browsers like\nChrome or Firefox and make sure that'}, {'start': '165.781', 'end': '170.591', 'text': 'your settings are up to date such\nas Flash players and other plugins.'}, {'start': '170.591', 'end': '170.666', 'text': 'Thanks.'}, {'start': '171.116', 'end': '175.506', 'text': 'Before class, check your audio and\nvideo settings in your preferred'}, {'start': '175.616', 'end': '178.556', 'text': 'video conferencing apps setting menu.'}, {'start': '179.216', 'end': '184.406', 'text': 'Ensure that your headset is\nconnected for both input and output.'}, {'start': '185.236', 'end': '191.376', 'text': 'If your platform offers a practice room,\nuse it to double check your settings.'}, {'start': '191.776', 'end': '196.846', 'text': "And remember, if there's no real life\nstudent there, this is the best time"}, {'start': '196.846', 'end': '198.946', 'text': 'to learn and troubleshoot without'}, {'start': '201.161', 'end': '203.691', 'text': "So you can kind of practice,\ngo through your slides if it's"}, {'start': '203.691', 'end': '205.761', 'text': 'a no show, things like that.'}, {'start': '206.461', 'end': '209.011', 'text': 'Alright, Tip number three.'}, {'start': '209.951', 'end': '216.451', 'text': 'Ensure  A good internet connection, A\nreliable internet connection is crucial.'}, {'start': '217.091', 'end': '222.841', 'text': "If you're at home, ensure your upload and\ndownload speeds meet the requirements."}, {'start': '222.901', 'end': '225.501', 'text': "I'd say 20 megabits or more."}, {'start': '226.341', 'end': '229.781', 'text': 'Before I started traveling, when I had\na home base, I actually had to call my'}, {'start': '229.781', 'end': '232.631', 'text': 'internet provider to adjust my speeds.'}, {'start': '233.141', 'end': '235.511', 'text': 'They did it without extra cost at\nthe time, but you might want to'}, {'start': '235.511', 'end': '239.501', 'text': "check with yours if that's an issue\nto see what their situation is."}, {'start': '240.081', 'end': '244.276', 'text': "Now, If you can't control the\ninternet where you are, have a"}, {'start': '244.276', 'end': '245.856', 'text': 'personal hotspot as a backup.'}, {'start': '246.626', 'end': '247.886', 'text': 'Teaching at a coffee shop?'}, {'start': '248.556', 'end': '253.856', 'text': 'Well, having unlimited data on your phone\nfor hotspotting purposes is good, but that'}, {'start': '253.856', 'end': '256.096', 'text': 'depends on how much you actually teach.'}, {'start': '256.786', 'end': '260.716', 'text': 'You can check the dated usage\nsettings on your computer to see'}, {'start': '260.716', 'end': '262.666', 'text': 'how much data that you go through.'}, {'start': '263.276', 'end': '267.121', 'text': "If you don't want to use your\nphone as a hotspot, You can"}, {'start': '267.121', 'end': '269.088', 'text': 'buy something like, the Solis.'}, {'start': '269.618', 'end': '275.788', 'text': "It's a great hotspot that comes with one\ngigabyte a month for free as a backup."}, {'start': '276.158', 'end': '278.168', 'text': "I'll have a link for you\nin the comments there."}, {'start': '278.708', 'end': '283.318', 'text': 'Uh, this is what I currently use\non the road and, uh, it ensures'}, {'start': '283.318', 'end': '288.558', 'text': 'that your lessons are smooth and\nprofessional when you encounter issues.'}, {'start': '290.438', 'end': '293.488', 'text': 'Alright, tip number four.'}, {'start': '294.558', 'end': '297.228', 'text': 'Have a tech support team.'}, {'start': '297.698', 'end': '302.188', 'text': "I don't mean that you need to have\npeople on call that are hired people,"}, {'start': '302.188', 'end': '307.448', 'text': 'a tech support crew, but having a\ntech support system can save the day.'}, {'start': '307.893', 'end': '310.333', 'text': "For me, it's my wife who\nhelps me figure things out."}, {'start': '310.933', 'end': '314.993', 'text': "But if you don't have a text savvy\nperson around, join online forums or"}, {'start': '314.993', 'end': '318.933', 'text': 'communities like those on Facebook,\nsuch as the Teachers Together'}, {'start': '318.943', 'end': '323.033', 'text': 'English Curriculum Group, which\nhas over 3, 000 helpful members.'}, {'start': '323.503', 'end': '327.173', 'text': 'The community is incredibly supportive\nand willing to share advice.'}, {'start': '327.583', 'end': '329.993', 'text': "Also, don't underestimate YouTube."}, {'start': '330.413', 'end': '334.170', 'text': "It's a goldmine for learning\nhow to fix tech issues."}, {'start': '335.740', 'end': '340.920', 'text': "remember, you don't have to be a tech\nguru yourself to teach online, but"}, {'start': '341.380', 'end': '343.220', 'text': 'you will get better with practice.'}, {'start': '343.480', 'end': '346.260', 'text': 'Surround yourself with people that\nyou know that you can count on.'}, {'start': '347.880', 'end': '353.375', 'text': 'Alright, tip number five, step\noutside your comfort zone.'}, {'start': '354.185', 'end': '357.145', 'text': 'Growth happens outside your comfort zone.'}, {'start': '357.825', 'end': '361.985', 'text': "Trying new technology might feel\nintimidating, but it's a great"}, {'start': '361.985', 'end': '364.485', 'text': 'opportunity to learn and grow.'}, {'start': '365.195', 'end': '369.675', 'text': 'When I started uploading\nvideos, it was outside of my'}, {'start': '369.675', 'end': '371.440', 'text': 'comfort zone, but now I love it.'}, {'start': '372.430', 'end': '376.440', 'text': "It's rewarding to help\nothers and share knowledge."}, {'start': '376.800', 'end': '381.940', 'text': "So embrace the new challenges and\ndon't be afraid to experiment."}, {'start': '382.710', 'end': '384.930', 'text': 'Find what works best for you.'}, {'start': '386.080', 'end': '386.320', 'text': 'All right.'}, {'start': '386.320', 'end': '388.970', 'text': "So let's look at a few of\nour encouragement tips."}, {'start': '389.440', 'end': '391.980', 'text': 'Stay positive.'}, {'start': '392.340', 'end': '398.000', 'text': 'Remember, every expert was once\na beginner, keep a positive'}, {'start': '398.000', 'end': '403.280', 'text': 'mindset and be patient with\nyourself as you learn and grow.'}, {'start': '404.740', 'end': '406.880', 'text': 'Celebrate the small wins.'}, {'start': '406.930', 'end': '410.690', 'text': 'Acknowledge and celebrate your\nprogress, no matter how small.'}, {'start': '411.130', 'end': '414.300', 'text': 'Each step forward is a victory.'}, {'start': '415.530', 'end': '416.630', 'text': 'Seek support.'}, {'start': '417.320', 'end': '419.530', 'text': "Don't hesitate to ask\nfor help when needed."}, {'start': '419.810', 'end': '423.100', 'text': "Whether it's from online\ncommunities, colleagues, or"}, {'start': '423.100', 'end': '425.690', 'text': 'friends, support is essential.'}, {'start': '426.940', 'end': '428.330', 'text': 'Practice self care.'}, {'start': '429.155', 'end': '434.155', 'text': 'Teaching can be demanding, so\ntake time to relax and recharge.'}, {'start': '434.735', 'end': '439.585', 'text': 'A well rested mind is more\nresilient and effective.'}, {'start': '440.855', 'end': '445.025', 'text': 'Your task after watching this video,\nthe final video in the series,'}, {'start': '445.295', 'end': '447.705', 'text': 'is to test your tech setup today.'}, {'start': '448.345', 'end': '452.155', 'text': 'Check your internet speed, your\naudio, your video settings, practice'}, {'start': '452.155', 'end': '454.665', 'text': 'a lesson with backup devices.'}, {'start': '455.025', 'end': '457.755', 'text': 'Share one improvement\nyou made in the comments.'}, {'start': '457.805', 'end': '458.535', 'text': 'All right.'}, {'start': '459.585', 'end': '462.935', 'text': 'Thanks for joining me in\nthis ESL teaching series.'}, {'start': '463.225', 'end': '467.205', 'text': 'If these tips resonated with you,\ngive this video a thumbs up and'}, {'start': '467.205', 'end': '471.985', 'text': 'subscribe for some more content on\nteaching, training, and travel tips.'}, {'start': '472.285', 'end': '476.405', 'text': "Remember, You're capable\nof amazing things."}, {'start': '476.675', 'end': '480.305', 'text': 'Keep learning, growing\nand pushing boundaries.'}, {'start': '481.175', 'end': '481.815', 'text': 'Take care.'}]