Online biology teachers educate students on different aspects of the biological sciences in a virtual classroom. In this role, you have the same job duties as a teacher who works in a physical classroom; you create a syllabus, write lesson plans, cover relevant content during class times, assign homework, and administer tests. The primary difference is instead of meeting with your students at a school, you conduct classes through online portals. You may also demonstrate lab work, such as examining parts of plants under a microscope, while the students follow along with their own equipment at home. Online biology teachers may work in an online high school or college, or within an online sector of a school department.