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Some tips for teaching online (VYL)

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I've recently returned to teaching English to VYL (Very young learners) and I didn't want to be overwhelmed with all we had to face last year when we suddenly migrated online with little time for adaptation or training. So I took my time and did my research, I advise you to do so always. My friend Sean , an English Teacher in Vinh, Vietnam, has asked me to make a list of online teaching tips as he insists other teachers might find it useful and I hope they will. My spare usb camera Tech requirements: - A pc or laptop - Internet connection - A LAN cable long enough to reach the router from your desk, mine is 15 m. long - A LAN-USB adapter - Headphones  - An email account to log in to your preferred video call software. - A video call platform (Zoom, Meet, etc.) - Powerpoint or google slides knowledge.  - A virtual highlighter  (You can learn more about the highlighter here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwSqtNvT7to)   Optional  - An usb microphone (I use it not only because of