SOS: Strategies for Online Survival: The essential getting-started guide for virtual teachers

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10 Aug
Give yourself--and your students--the best online learning environment possible.

In this book, fifteen-year virtual teaching veteran Desiré Mosser guides educators in the best practices and strategies for building teacher-student relationships online, handling online lessons and Zoom meetings, adapting brick-and-mortar lesson plans for online delivery, creating inclusive classroom communities online, handling the sometimes-tricky world of online communication and feedback, and even balancing family with a work-from-home career. With this book and its interactive self-reflection activities, you'll learn how to:
  • welcome your students to class;
  • motivate students to be self-directed online learners;
  • build strong relationships with students and parents in a virtual setting;
  • have social presence in your classroom;
  • effectively prepare and run collaborative student meetings and live lessons;
  • handle online meeting disruption and tips for behavior management;
  • provide actionable and meaningful student feedback;
  • strategies for scheduling your busy day;
  • balance your family and your new work-from-home hours;
  • manage workflow boundaries;
  • manage a virtual classroom platform;
  • map out your curriculum;
  • and so much more!


Teachers know better than anyone that we are stronger together. Let this book be your partner, confidant, and guide so that this school year promises to be as successful as you want to make it!

Cover design by Pam Carter Willoughby

Reviews (28)

Funny, informative truth in building relationships online

This is a quick read that will give you a springboard for success in online teaching. The author took a plunge into the deep end of online education long before it was even a "thing" that most people had even heard of. She writes from the voice of experience on what works, what doesn't, and everything in between. If you are a teacher that hates to being in the on-world, you will learn something from this book. If you are in it and like it, this book is for you. If you are a long-time vet in online education, you will also learn something. Her humorous approach keeps readers engaged and provides a few laughs along the way. This book is not to be missed and is a guidebook to the "new normal" in many schools across the global.

Desire' to reduce anxiety and improve relationships in Online Education? Order SOS!

In her book and especially her Live Trainings, Desire' is a "pill" that cures what currently ails your online teaching experience and is preventative medicine that keeps you from the anxiety of becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of the tasks ahead. I ordered the paperback and downloaded the Kindle version. Worth the price of the ticket for this journey and provides a roadmap for venturing into the world of online teaching. The title is self-explanatory as to what is within the book. For that reason alone, make the purchase. Success in online teaching is about providing customer service and developing relationships to meet the needs of students you may never meet in person. Successful online teachers build trust and demonstrate they care about their students as individuals. It is straightforward, frank and easily understandable with attention paid to the little details that one doesn't think about but are vitally important to success. KB

Excellent advice for new online teachers

If you're considering a career teaching online, or if circumstances have moved your classroom to a virtual one, this book would be an excellent place to start your professional development. Desiré Mosser's humor and personality shine through with gentle and thoughtful organization, examples, and reflection. This book has thoughtful advice about how to connect with your students and find work/life balance.

Surviving the Digital Classroom

This book is a MUST have for any teacher who works online! The author uses humor and wit to break down the toughest moments and gives you a plethora of actionable tips to make your at-home teacher life easier to manage. Excellent for a novice or an expert! You won’t be sorry!!

All of the Necessary Info in One Place!!

This book encompasses all of the most needed information to teach online. From teachers new to the online format to veteran online educators, the things that Desiré lays out in this book are so helpful. She also puts a lighthearted spin on all of it, which helps to make everyone feel like we are in this together! I hope she continues to put her knowledge into the world for all of us. I feel like this book was a good read from cover to cover and now I can use it as a help guide if I need to find something specific!

Stop searching, this is the online teaching book you want!

Stop searching, this is the online teaching book you want! Desire' has the fantastic ability to blend relevant content with humor. If you are looking for a book that unlocks all the ways behind online learning, congratulations, you've found it. Her perspective opens your eyes to options not thought of before giving you the tools you need to approach online learning in a meaningful, connective way. Hands down my go-to guide for all things about online learning and teaching! Do yourself a favor and click Buy Now!

This book is for everyone!

This book is great! I’ve been an online teacher for a few years already but there are great tips in here even for me. The author is funny and charismatic and it’s easy to get pulled into this book. I was laughing and sharing lines with my family (who are now all doing remote learning, even my college kid). I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of homeschooling, remote teaching, virtual schooling or just teaching in general. This would make a great PLC resource for schools. This is the kind of resource we need!

Advice that really works!

As a teacher that is new to online teaching this year, I have found this book to be extremely valuable. The author gives real world advice that helps me stay organized and on top of my daily tasks. I have learned so much from what I read in this book and I actually keep it on my desk to refer back to whenever I need to. Very down-to-earth and helpful!!

This book should be required reading!

This is one-stop shopping that should be on all online teachers' list of "must reads". There is a nugget of wisdom for everyone. Reading this book IS a best practice for online teaching. The author's voice is transparent and often funny. Read this book, and breeze through online teaching!

This book will save your life!

I was so happy to read this book, It really helped me to organize my life while learning the whole virtual teaching world. I downloaded the ebook so I could listen to it as I made lunch for my son, and graded papers. It really helped me to prioritize. Now, by the end of the week, I notice that I am much more successful! Thank you for everything!

Funny, informative truth in building relationships online

This is a quick read that will give you a springboard for success in online teaching. The author took a plunge into the deep end of online education long before it was even a "thing" that most people had even heard of. She writes from the voice of experience on what works, what doesn't, and everything in between. If you are a teacher that hates to being in the on-world, you will learn something from this book. If you are in it and like it, this book is for you. If you are a long-time vet in online education, you will also learn something. Her humorous approach keeps readers engaged and provides a few laughs along the way. This book is not to be missed and is a guidebook to the "new normal" in many schools across the global.

Desire' to reduce anxiety and improve relationships in Online Education? Order SOS!

In her book and especially her Live Trainings, Desire' is a "pill" that cures what currently ails your online teaching experience and is preventative medicine that keeps you from the anxiety of becoming overwhelmed by the enormity of the tasks ahead. I ordered the paperback and downloaded the Kindle version. Worth the price of the ticket for this journey and provides a roadmap for venturing into the world of online teaching. The title is self-explanatory as to what is within the book. For that reason alone, make the purchase. Success in online teaching is about providing customer service and developing relationships to meet the needs of students you may never meet in person. Successful online teachers build trust and demonstrate they care about their students as individuals. It is straightforward, frank and easily understandable with attention paid to the little details that one doesn't think about but are vitally important to success. KB

Excellent advice for new online teachers

If you're considering a career teaching online, or if circumstances have moved your classroom to a virtual one, this book would be an excellent place to start your professional development. Desiré Mosser's humor and personality shine through with gentle and thoughtful organization, examples, and reflection. This book has thoughtful advice about how to connect with your students and find work/life balance.

Surviving the Digital Classroom

This book is a MUST have for any teacher who works online! The author uses humor and wit to break down the toughest moments and gives you a plethora of actionable tips to make your at-home teacher life easier to manage. Excellent for a novice or an expert! You won’t be sorry!!

All of the Necessary Info in One Place!!

This book encompasses all of the most needed information to teach online. From teachers new to the online format to veteran online educators, the things that Desiré lays out in this book are so helpful. She also puts a lighthearted spin on all of it, which helps to make everyone feel like we are in this together! I hope she continues to put her knowledge into the world for all of us. I feel like this book was a good read from cover to cover and now I can use it as a help guide if I need to find something specific!

Stop searching, this is the online teaching book you want!

Stop searching, this is the online teaching book you want! Desire' has the fantastic ability to blend relevant content with humor. If you are looking for a book that unlocks all the ways behind online learning, congratulations, you've found it. Her perspective opens your eyes to options not thought of before giving you the tools you need to approach online learning in a meaningful, connective way. Hands down my go-to guide for all things about online learning and teaching! Do yourself a favor and click Buy Now!

This book is for everyone!

This book is great! I’ve been an online teacher for a few years already but there are great tips in here even for me. The author is funny and charismatic and it’s easy to get pulled into this book. I was laughing and sharing lines with my family (who are now all doing remote learning, even my college kid). I highly recommend this book to anyone thinking of homeschooling, remote teaching, virtual schooling or just teaching in general. This would make a great PLC resource for schools. This is the kind of resource we need!

Advice that really works!

As a teacher that is new to online teaching this year, I have found this book to be extremely valuable. The author gives real world advice that helps me stay organized and on top of my daily tasks. I have learned so much from what I read in this book and I actually keep it on my desk to refer back to whenever I need to. Very down-to-earth and helpful!!

This book should be required reading!

This is one-stop shopping that should be on all online teachers' list of "must reads". There is a nugget of wisdom for everyone. Reading this book IS a best practice for online teaching. The author's voice is transparent and often funny. Read this book, and breeze through online teaching!

This book will save your life!

I was so happy to read this book, It really helped me to organize my life while learning the whole virtual teaching world. I downloaded the ebook so I could listen to it as I made lunch for my son, and graded papers. It really helped me to prioritize. Now, by the end of the week, I notice that I am much more successful! Thank you for everything!

Schools should buy this for their online teachers

This book is everything you need to know about teaching online. I got this for myself for Christmas, and wow! It made everything easier. This is the one thing that was missing that brings all those online trainings together. It saved me. Thank you to author, Desire' Moser, for making this a must have for teachers who need it to make sense.

A great resource!

This is a great resource for online teaching. I was able to get many strategies to use for my DPP. The book is an easy read with a great sense of humor. Definitely a must buy!!

Helpful, FUN, and SO TRUE! :)

I read the whole book the day I received it. :) It was fun to read, very helpful for new online educators, and oh so very true. The craziness of being an online educator is no joke! The author uses humor throughout and provides opportunities to take action and apply your new learning. These online survival tips are a must-read for anyone in education!

A great one to help improve your online teaching practices!!!

This book covers great, easy to follow, clear, detailed, and practical strategies to successfully teach online. Author conveys information in an authentic and fun way. You want to read this one!!! Whether you are new to online teaching or looking to enhance your teaching practices.

Fantastic job

Excellent to use as a refresher for experienced online teachers as well. Thanks for the humor to deal with those real life experiences as an online teacher Desire’. I will definitely recommend this to help others.

Great tips!!

This book has everything you need to know to be a successful online educator. It is an easy, fun read because the author is so funny! If you are a new online teacher or need some new tips and tricks, this book is it!!

Online learning made so easy!

This book is filled with amazingly practical and fun ways to teach online. You will not regret purchasing this book.

Must-Have Read for Virtual Teachers!

This book is full of terrific tips and advice from an experienced, passionate teacher. You will be engaged in finding everything you need to know to be successful in your online class. I highly recommend it!

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