What does online pedagogy refer to?

• A. The practice of teaching and facilitating learning in an online environment using digital tools and strategies to engage, instruct, and assess.
• B. A method for teaching offline exclusively.
• C. A hardware specification for online devices.
• D. A type of classroom furniture.

Answer: (A)

Online pedagogy is the practice of designing and delivering instruction in an online environment, using digital tools and strategies to engage learners, teach content, and assess understanding. It involves planning for both synchronous and asynchronous activities, choosing appropriate platforms (like learning management systems or video conferencing), creating accessible materials, using meaningful assessments, and providing timely feedback. It’s about how to structure and facilitate learning in a digital space to support interaction, collaboration, and equity. This isn’t about teaching offline, hardware specs, or classroom furniture, which don’t address the instructional methods used specifically for online learning.