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The elements of teacher preparation for online learning fall into two categories.

First, they need to be trained to use the available tools and technology.

Secondly, they need to be trained in online pedagogy ; particularly, how to communicate content without the use of contextual cues.

According to Watson ( 2006 ), many online professional development programs focus on helping teachers “ understand how to motivate individual learners, enhance student interaction and understanding without visual cues, tailor instruction to particular learning styles, and develop or modify interactive lessons to meet student needs .” ( p. 13 )