NCDLA - Are you Ready to Teach Online

Session 2.52
Taking Your Talents Online:Are you ready to Teach Online?
February 16, 2011
Rob Moore, Instructional Technology Developer
UNC-Chapel Hill, School of Government

Presenter Introduction
Instructional Technology Developer at UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government
Member of ROML Spanish course redesign team which redesigned three courses
Has developed and taught online and blended courses on integrating technology in language instruction
robmoore@unc.edu
http://www.twitter.com/innovative_tech
http://www.mindofaninnovator.com

About this Presentation
The models presented are based on my professional experiences
There are many variations for each of these models and this presentation is not an inclusive list

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Goals for Presentation
Identify 3 models for online courses
Share experiences working with each model
Identify challenges and possible solutions
Provide lessons learned

What’s your Background?
What’s your experience with teaching online courses?
I’m currently teaching an online course
I’m considering teaching an online course
I’m developing an online course
I’m interested in teaching online but not sure how to get started

3 Models for Online Courses

Experiences with Online Courses
Introductory Spanish Course
Multi-year process to go from 4 credit hour face-to-face traditional class format to fully online 4 credit hour course

Experiences with Online Courses
Challenges
Student Perception
Possible Solutions
Interview past students, create an introduction video
Getting faculty buy-in
Identify the right faculty, create course template
Creating online content
Don’t reinvent the wheel
Training and support
Use undergraduate students where possible

Experiences with Hybrid Courses
Spanish 102 Hybrid Course

Experiences with Hybrid Courses
Challenges
Pacing of course, selection of activities from textbook
Possible solutions
More diligent about identifying core concepts
Using VoiceThread or Glogster for video introductions; use of small group sessions; mandatory office hours
Building sense of community since limited instructor face time

Experiences with Blended Courses
Blended courses can be easier to implement:
Are there opportunities to use technology to more effectively teach specific components?
Is there material that can be delivered or taught online?
If some content is delivered online, can face-to-face instruction be improved or enhanced?

Blended courses can be most effective:
When there are basic or introductory skills that students need for class
When students can benefit from repeated practice
When classroom resources (technological or space) are limited or inconsistent across sections

Challenges
Merging two course content delivery methods
Possible Solutions
Think about desired outcomes and work backwards
Supporting the online part
Selecting supported solutions, familiarizing yourself before starting to teach
Start small and build on that!

Lessons Learned
Developing an online course using any model is a fluid and dynamic process
Survey students at midpoint and end of course with qualitative questions
When considering technology make sure it is supporting the course goals and is adding value to the course
Familiarize yourself with the technology to create documentation and support for students

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NCDLA - Are you Ready to Teach Online

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