Teachers’ perceptions about online teaching: Analysis of their experiences and opportunities for knowledge sharing

Abstract

This study investigates teachers' experiences and perspectives on online education to enhance teachers’ wellbeing across the globe. Through interviews and focus groups with university teachers, positive aspects such as increased efficiency and creative opportunities were found. Simultaneously, challenges of online teaching were identified, such as declining student engagement, shifts in teacher identity, and weakened informal connections with students. Job resources in online teaching include knowledge exchange, autonomy and support, whereas job demands encompass time constraints and students’ dissatisfaction. Creating informal moments and establishing a knowledge-sharing infrastructure are conducive to teachers’ well-being in online education.

Keywords

• Online education
• Teacher well-being
• Student engagement
• Professional development
• Knowledge exchange