If the whole class is engaged in reading or writing, it’s a missed opportunity to use that quiet time to provide more focused support to smaller groups of students. So consider having half the class read while observing an oral activity with the other half, and then switch groups. In this first issue, Nick focuses on effective student management in an online language learning environment. In two articles, he shares his expert tips for learning a language online and optimizing his learning style for the digital world. Throughout the article, you’ll find examples of Pearson’s new English for Elementary School code, which combines English learning with creativity, coding, and STEAM. It is also much more difficult to engage students online, measure their engagement, and ensure that they stay engaged in the classroom than in the physical classroom. The following tips will help you plan your online courses effectively and manage students in a digital environment. To maximize learning time, consider dividing your class into small groups and teaching each group separately for a portion of the class time. Once students are fluent in their native language, take the opportunity to introduce functional language based on the topic they discussed in English. You’ll find plenty of ideas in the books for English teachers for providing extra learning opportunities for stronger students and activities for students who need extra support. In the online classroom, the teacher’s “spidey sense” doesn’t work as well as the “spidey sense” and it’s harder to measure engagement. There is a great deal of emphasis on learning and teaching languages online. Don’t expect an online course to be as functional as a classroom course. This is difficult to replicate online and can lead to boredom and frustration for your students. Your students will learn English through hands-on work, creativity, surveys, projects, and experiences with English code.