Teachers · Teaching on Zoom
How to keep a Zoom class talking
I've taught teenagers live on Zoom since 2024. Teaching online needs different habits from a classroom, and this training covers the ones I rely on to keep a screen full of students listening and taking part.
Let them work it out first
A youth workshop
What's covered
What you get
- 01The first five minutes that set the tone
- 02Using chat, polls and breakouts without chaos
- 03What to do when cameras go off and nobody answers
- 04Pacing a 60-minute online lesson
Who it's for
It suits
- 01
Online school teachers
- 02
Tutors moving online
- 03
Teachers running hybrid lessons
Why me
What I bring
- I've taught teenagers live on Zoom since 2024, in full classes and one-to-one.
- Before that, classroom teaching from 2021.
How it runs
Four steps
- 1
Open strong
Warm-ups that get everyone speaking early.
- 2
Tools
How to use chat, polls, whiteboards and breakouts well.
- 3
Silence
Getting a quiet online class to talk.
- 4
Practise
Each teacher runs a short segment and gets feedback.
Questions
Good to know
Can a school book a private session?
Yes. Most teacher training is booked by schools for their own staff, online or in person.
Do teachers get a certificate?
Everyone gets a certificate of attendance listing the hours and topics covered.
Can you tailor it to our school?
Yes. We start with a short call, so the training fits your students, your subjects and your policies.
Get in touch
Tell me about your group
Tell me who it's for, how many people, and roughly when. I read every message myself and will reply with ideas, possible dates and a price.
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