Victor Restis

According to Victor Restis , even with schools opening up again, it’s very informative to look back at the past months and see how people succeeded in their professions.   Image source: Pexels.com For today, educator Victor Restis shares the strategies teachers used when giving successful lectures online. He says that these two points can be used by most anyone who plan to give online lectures. Don’t underestimate the importance of advance information. Aside from reminding audiences that they can always check the advanced reading or the course syllabus, lecturers can preview their lessons in the discussion groups or in the last minutes of the online class. One of the main reasons students stop paying attention is because they can no longer relate to the discussion. Giving students a heads up at least a day before will allow them to read up a bit and do an online research. Image source: Pexels.com Victor Restis emphasizes the importance of the audience being proactive...

Image source: understood.org   Anyone who has ever felt forgotten or unvalued knows the struggle of having to keep moving on an empty tank. Regardless of a person’s status, the desire to be appreciated is always present. In learning, being appreciated by one’s teacher motivates them to dig deeper into the skill or knowledge. When teachers are appreciated by their students and colleagues, they are encouraged to do more. Appreciating a student lets them know of their value in the class and the impact they make in a teacher’s life, says Victor Restis . Appreciation acknowledges the efforts of students and encourages them to improve and become more inquisitive. For some, getting into teaching means diving into a thankless job. Teachers produce the leaders of tomorrow; showing appreciation to educators reassures them of the good they do for the society. Image source: gettingsmart.com In both learning and teaching, bad days are inevitable. During times when it’s difficult to...

Unsplash.com  Not all students are prepared for online learning. With technical challenges and other important matters at home, sometimes it can be tough to stay interested on studying. Education professional Victor Restis shares some tips that will help boost a student's focus in this new normal set-up. Designate a space Even if it's just a corner in a room, a student must have a designated space at home where they can do their schoolwork without distractions. As much as possible, Victor Restis suggests avoiding the bed to avoid associating a place of rest with work and study. A corner with a desk, chair, good lighting, and proper ventilation is always a safe choice for a study area. Take notes during the lecture Many teachers provide notes for their students after their online session. They also provide copies of the required reading beforehand to allow students to prepare for their lesson. To boost focus, taking notes can help. Instead of just watching the lecture, writi...