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For those of you who already teach online, do you have any specific credentials to make you stand out? I want to become more attractive as an online teacher. I need some professional development right now for my licenses anyway, so I've been looking at a few online teaching certificate programs. Going for a Phd/Edd is not in the cards due to family/finances.

Alternatively, if you do not have any specific credentials, how did you get started?

Thanks so much for your input.
IdahoMaestro I'm interviewing right now for an online job. It doesn't seem like you need any additional certificates besides what is required for teaching in a regular classroom.

However, experience teaching at different levels (elem, mid / high) and multiple endorsements do seem important. Flexibility in where/how you can be assigned seems like a big ...See More
Mar 30, 2011
Sarah Hi,

I received my grad certificate in online teaching for adults online through Boise State University. They also have a similar certificate available for k-12 teachers. It won't replace a particular state certification, but it can definitely make you stand out - takes between 6 months and 2 years, depending on how many credits you take a...See More
Jul 20, 2013


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