Due to the pandemic, in Japan many teachers have found themselves giving online classes. Some teachers may look at online teaching as a hindrance or fail to identify any enhancements to the learning process. In this presentation, the speaker will first establish the claim that there is a difference between being an online teacher and doing online teaching. This presentation will then introduce the use of a simple tool like breakout rooms in Zoom that can support online teaching. The speaker will also outline how breakout rooms can help teachers create an environment in which students are given space to foster their independent learning and understanding. This presentation illustrates how technological tools can be used to help rather than hinder the teaching process.