What is Instruction?

- Order, command

- Something that someone tells you to do

- A method or system which likely to lead to

a particular outcome.
LIST OF PROBLEMS IN
GIVING INSTRUCTION
Difficulty in Online
Instruction
o When teaching online, it’s challenging to gauge
students’ reactions as clearly as in a face-to-face
classroom. You might not be able to tell if they
understand your instructions.
o Connectivity issues can cause students to miss
parts of the instruction.
Solutions
o Consider writing instructions on your presentation so that
students can read them alongside listening to you.
o Always ask questions to verify students’ understanding.
o Provide examples of activities before starting them.
o Use familiar activities to reduce the time spent explaining
what to do.
o If necessary, give instruction to the students’ using native
language to save time and provide comfort
 Extended Preparation
and Teaching Time
Online activities often take longer due to
technical considerations and ensuring all
students can see and hear you.
 Solutions
o Keep lessons simple with one clear aim.
o Plan short activities with varying paces.
o Allocate extra minutes for each activity and have a flexible stage
that can be skipped if needed.
o Use time-efficient feedback method, such as showing answers on the
screen for self checking.
 Student
Distractions
Unlike in a physical classroom,
have no control over students’
you

environments during online lessons.

 Solutions
o Encourage students to create a quiet and focused study space.
o Set clear expectations for behavior during sessions.
o Use engaging activities to maintain student interest.
o Regularly check in with students to address any distractions
or challenges they may face.