Getting BORED of Teaching ESL Online?

Call it whatever you want, "boredom", "burnout" or the "need for change" - we ALL experience it. Here's what you can do about it.
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Video Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:40 Transition
2:02 Reasons you might be bored of teaching ESL
6:08 Transition #2
7:25 What to do if you're feeling this way
11:56 Transition #3
12:43 Pros & Cons of Teaching on Outschool
14:33 Outro
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[@DariaLopatina-pq9pi]

Oh yes, Michael! I was thinking and trying to recollect how did I get to your channel and I’ve remembered! I tried to find some videos of native speakers about props in esl class, no matter online or offline. I was amazed by your ideas - you have come to the point of spectacular online classes! So, props are definitely yours!

[@thewfhmommy]

I was scared to create curriculum at first, but it’s actually quite fun! And yes, outschool is definitely less boring than teaching the same ESL lessons over and over again lol

[@onlineteacherdude1284]

Excellent Video ! Love the videography skills...I'm always trying to get better at that. Thanks for sharing and all the great ideas.

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you! It’s so nice in Nova Scotia this time of year it felt like a shame not to show some of it off on video

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Teacher Michael, your videos are endlessly enjoyable to watch and they always contain great advice for all people! I’m not even a teacher, but I try to never miss a video. Thank you so much, Teacher Michael!

[@learningenglish1136]

Excelent! I am really getting bored about on line classes. I will share those tips with my friends that are teachers too. Thanks! I am really grateful. Hugs from Brazil - RJ.

[@TeacherKellyTag]

Wow, I have SO much to say. This video hit the nail on the head. I have almost EVERY certification (1-8) and all but 2 supplemental certification. I work at GGK once in a while too. I also started with OUTSCHOOL and love how we can teach completely different classes and times. I like the advice you gave about changing little things like standing up and rewards. I’m going to try that. I’m the type of person who could never have a regular 9-5 job.

[@MichaelVenn]

I’m so glad you connected with this video. I’m also the type of person who could never have a regular 9-5. I hope some of those little changes will help during your teaching day

[@cynsue1618]

Great advice!

[@michaelmerenda3158]

Great video fun and encouragin keep it up

[@RebekahFOnlineTeaching]

Wow! How did you know I was just talking to another teacher about this? You always know how to say what I am feeling/thinking but with a postive spin.

[@belearning973]

Thanks for the ideas! If you want you can try this song to end your online classes with, kzbin.info/www/bejne/iX6akGlvZd2UqJY

[@notablynancy5593]

Love this video Michael. Very interesting points. Thanks, Nancy at Notably Nancy:)

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you - I appreciate you watching

[@therenegade5176]

You and Teacher John Lucas inspire me so much to teach esl online. 😊

[@jefftianjin7482]

***** ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO ***** ALWAYS THUMBS UP*****

[@KristensClassroom]

Great video! Watching with my morning coffee ☕

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you!

[@emilygrace1960]

We sure would love to see some videos of your theater performances!! (Like Teacher Kristen has done... she uploaded some of hers and they're so much fun to watch!)

[@MichaelVenn]

I would love that also but unfortunately due to copyright issues I’m not able to share any of the performances 😔

[@AndyTheESLGuy]

Loved this video! I definitely go through stages of feeling this way, luckily my job is pretty flexible so I can mix it up by teaching different age levels, whether that's online or in class. Also, I'm like a kid with a new puppet/prop! Haha

[@MichaelVenn]

Sounds like you’ve got a great variety. I also feel like a kid when I get a new puppet or prop!

[@taylorlove4860]

Ah, thank you so much for this video! I teach for Qkids and GGK, and I have a contract with VIPKid but I've yet to have a booking. I also tutor on Cambly and Cambly kids. I just got accepted to Outschool and I'm planning to teach yoga and mindfulness classes very soon. Everything you touched on really resonates with me. I plan to start teaching standing some of the time and making some new props! Happy teaching, friend! PS your dog is cute! 😍❤

[@MichaelVenn]

Sounds like if you’ve got your plate full!! Good luck with everything and thanks for watching 🙂

[@heinhtetaung6499]

Thanks 🙏

[@janjensen2048]

I can identify with this so much ! I like to learn . I am also a theatre teacher and director Thank you !

[@MichaelVenn]

Thank you so much for watching

[@jennyengleka1580]

Great video! Here's the thing - I think you're a gypsy at heart. Take it from this gypsy (of the quasi-professional ice show variety), you need to get back on tour! That will feed your soul. I know, I know, not a great time to be a performer (especially in the US) right now. Maybe there's a hybrid form of teaching English in another country where you can perform on the side. Luckily with VIPKID and Gogo Kid, you can take the job with you.

[@MichaelVenn]

I think you’re right, I certainly have a wandering spirit. I would love to go back out onto her when the timing is right… fingers crossed!

[@gayebroni]

I would like to try Outschool, but not sure if I can make it interesting

[@emilygrace1960]

Oh sheesh. You're lucky you can sit down on and in between those rocks. Here in the US, many places that have these rocks, also have snakes. In Florida, water moccasins and rattlers both like to sun themselves on these rocks and hide in the crevices as well. We don't sit down on our rocks like that... LOL!

[@MichaelVenn]

That sounds terrifying! Thankfully we only have a few garden snakes around here, nothing too scary or dangerous

[@Jhayology]

I am getting bored or unmotivated as an ESL tutor. Maybe because I have no colleague to talk with. Like I am always in my room. If there are no students, I just sit and watch KZbin. I only work 4 hours a day and still get bored. What should I do?

[@Jhayology]

By the way, I teach japanese students. BUt most of them are adults so I can't do like what you are doing.

[@MichaelVenn]

It can be difficult to not have colleagues to talk with. That’s why the internet is so good! Have you tried teaching a different subject? Or perhaps it’s time for a career change?

[@rickyp6815]

would you mind telling me who you work for? thanks.