If we rewind to the 2010s, it wouldn’t have been easy to persuade long-time teachers and professors against the traditional, physical mode of learning. Recently, instructors worldwide were driven to incorporate e-teaching in their course schedules along with the traditional physical classes due to the COVID-19 restrictions. And as a result, many such teachers have recognized the incredible benefits of online teaching first-hand. 
It’s safe to assume that social distancing will probably stick for a considerable time. Hence, a large portion of global students will continue to learn through virtual platforms like Zoom. Online teaching can be a powerful tool for those willing to boost their self-development. However, in recent times, when most employees lost their jobs, teachers continued to fulfil their job roles. In contrast, recently graduated students had to wait for months to get employed. If you’re among one of them, then this article is for you.
Below are some key reasons that can motivate you to opt for online teaching. Not only can this help you earn good money, but it will also help to refresh your knowledge. 

• Professional Development through Training

Employing e-learning and teaching resources to update and adjust teaching and learning methods can help you remain relevant to the changing trends. Given their hectic schedules, most teachers fail to prioritize career development, learning, and self-reflection. However, it’s not an issue of will or motivation but time management. 
Through online teaching, you can help young students and further save time to focus on your career and personal growth. For instance, if you have an educational background in accounting, you can opt for online masters in accounting degree. This way, you can save time for advanced education and make a good earning by working as an online tutor. According to statistics, in the United States, an online tutor earns an average salary of $31,356 per year or $15.07 per hour.

• Flexibility through Reduced Time and Geographical Limitations

Another fruit of e-teaching is the absence of time restrictions for instructors and teaching at one’s feasibility. Teachers with domestic and work responsibilities can conduct their classes at night and even over the weekends. Does this not make e-teaching less than a blessing? 
When one compares the traditional morning commute to reach the classroom with online teaching methods, there’s a significant drop in time and cost-wastage. Moreover, online teaching can greatly benefit students and teachers alike, as it can connect teachers with their students from different parts of the world. Regardless of your geographical location, you can transfer your skills and knowledge to students.

• Easier Access and Sharing of Information

Another boon of e-teaching is that most digital learning resources and materials are conveniently accessible and easily shareable. Teachers can fuel their online teaching using digital libraries, social media platforms, and search engines like Google. These resources allow teachers to search, access quickly, and share vital educational information with their students without the need to print and distribute anything physically! Isn’t that great?

• Streamlined Access and Connectivity

Another excellent advantage of e-teaching is the streamlining of student-teacher access and connectivity. This statement may sound contradictory, given that online courses usually further the distance and gap between teachers and students. However, students can still comprehend and respond to their teachers through break-out rooms, online chats, and emails. 
Suppose a student goes to their teacher for after-class queries when the poor teacher is just unwinding from the brain-racking lesson. In this scenario, there’s a high probability that a teacher may not respond well to every query, as one may entertain limited questions while juggling classes. In contrast, a query by chat or mail provides time and mental space for teachers to construct a well-thought-out answer that satisfies their students. In such ways, online classes can promote clear, immediate, and meaningful student-teacher communication and connections.

• Student Engagement through Creativity

Experienced teachers report increased student performance in online classes relative to in-person classes and higher participation in class discussions 
Additionally, teachers report that e-teaching provides more opportunities for student engagement. For example, a teacher must divide their attention between multiple students and other distractions in a traditional classroom. In comparison, a virtual learning platform can offer more close and personalized student-teacher sessions. 

In A Nutshell

The numerous compelling advantages of online teaching can help postgraduate students achieve maximum professional satisfaction with minimum difficulty. This article discussed some beneficial reasons why postgraduates should opt for online teaching, either for part-time or full-time earning. Some of the benefits of e-teaching include ease of accessibility, faster feedback, enhanced student engagement, and flexibility. 
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that e-teaching and learning have brought a revolution of worldwide education. And by making space for online education, teachers can become the leaders of this new learning era.
 
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