This document discusses instructor training for online courses. It includes feedback from instructors saying they received little to no training or guidance for teaching online. Some instructors had to train themselves. The document advocates for more hands-on orientation and training for instructors, including having them experience being an online student. It suggests the training should familiarize, model, prepare, and empathize for instructors. Videos and getting regular feedback are also recommended for effective online instructor training.
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Presented by: Pat Galitz, Business Administration faculty member at Southeast Community College
View our one-hour webinar with Pat Galitz as she shares strategies and tips for teaching online discussion–based courses. You’ll see examples of activities and assignments that really work in the online environment as well as innovative techniques for getting students engaged in your online course. We will show you various resources and tools that you can use including examples from 4LTR Press, a student-tested, faculty approved solution from Cengage Learning.
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View our one-hour webinar with Pat Galitz as she shares strategies and tips for teaching online discussion–based courses. You’ll see examples of activities and assignments that really work in the online environment as well as innovative techniques for getting students engaged in your online course. We will show you various resources and tools that you can use including examples from 4LTR Press, a student-tested, faculty approved solution from Cengage Learning.
Instead of making slides that are to be read. Instead of making a few slides with lots of information on them. Make a large number of slides that can be scrolled as if they are on social media. Make slides that talk to the reader.
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Bij het ontwerpen van blended learning kun je kiezen tussen de drie manieren in de titel van deze post. Op 2 december 2021 heb ik tijdens de Online Educa in Berlijn een sessie verzorgd over didactische overwegingen die je hierbij kunt hanteren.
The training methodology deals with the methods aimed to design and implement training. It must be separated from the “method” because it can be defined as a body of practices, procedures and rules used by those who work following a “discipline”.
Thinking about delivering a class session online? This workshop introduces you to best practices in delivering live online courses using web conference software used at the W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab @NYUSTERN. You’ll learn how to conduct a live online class discussion and how best to develop content for this teaching format. You will also receive tips for the teaching setup and configuration.
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Bij het ontwerpen van blended learning kun je kiezen tussen de drie manieren in de titel van deze post. Op 2 december 2021 heb ik tijdens de Online Educa in Berlijn een sessie verzorgd over didactische overwegingen die je hierbij kunt hanteren.
The training methodology deals with the methods aimed to design and implement training. It must be separated from the “method” because it can be defined as a body of practices, procedures and rules used by those who work following a “discipline”.
Thinking about delivering a class session online? This workshop introduces you to best practices in delivering live online courses using web conference software used at the W.R. Berkley Innovation Lab @NYUSTERN. You’ll learn how to conduct a live online class discussion and how best to develop content for this teaching format. You will also receive tips for the teaching setup and configuration.
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Assignment 2A – Reflective Essay
Introduction
In this essay, I will be reflecting on my personal development throughout my time at the university while studying my course computer networking. I will be discussing my performance in various activities that have taken place in the first half of the year, and aim to develop an understanding of how I approach to different situations. Additionally, I will develop an action plan to discuss my goals and how to improve the way I approach certain situations.
Oral Presentation Skills
Firstly, I will be talking about my oral presentation skills. In week 10, I and my group members had to give a group presentation discussing possible solutions to a problem that was presented to us. From this, I discovered that I needed to improve on my confidence in speaking to the audience, this is because I felt that I could have elaborated on what I was saying and felt that my point was not explained effectively. For this reason, in other group presentations I will prepare myself by speaking more and ensuring that my explanation is understood by the audience, rather than simply reading of the PowerPoint slide. This will eventually give me more confidence to engage with the audience as I will be fully prepared and organised.
Written Communication Skills
My written communication skills in the formal report come across clearly and I believe I have done a good job. I have been able to set the report out in a structure which was effective in ensuring a good flow throughout the report. In my report there are simple construction errors in some sentences and grammar problems. The way to improve these are by getting a fellow class member to proof read my work before I submit my work. As looking back to my report and getting feedback it is simple and brief and some content was missing. I should have added more detail in my report and read the assignment brief to see what content I had to add in my report before submitting. I should also have elaborated when talking about various skills in my report.
Team Role Preference (Belbin)
There are many Belbin roles which people can choose to be or when they complete the questionnaire they will get to know what they are. My Belbin role was a chairperson, this means that someone who is in charge and the leader for a group. The evidence of me being a chairperson is when I and my group members had to give a presentation in one of our seminars regarding a problem and how to find many solutions to the problem. In my group I was chosen the role of a chairperson due to my leadership and commitment towards the presentation. When the group activities were taking place in my seminars I was relaxed and had no problem being the chairperson. I am most comfortable when organising my group members for a presentation as I told them what to do a.
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The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
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9. When I first got the course and was
asked to edit it, I was not aware that
anything I wanted to do I couldn't just
do. There was no communication or
training on that.
Introduce myself. Say your name!!!!
20+ year classroom veteran.
I teach both online and face-to-face.
Instructional Specialist for the SD campus of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. 8+ years
eLearning Instructional Specialist for the institution. ~3 years.
I am also extremely privileged to be working on my doctorate at UCLA which is where I conducted the research study I’m going to be referring to today.
Please feel free to ask a question or make a comment at any time.
As the demand for online courses grows, the urgency to improve programs increases.
Researchers generally disagree on the best ways to accomplish faculty development for online educators (Reilly, Vandenhouten, Gallagher-Lepak, & Ralston-Berg, 2012). It really is a new area and there is limited research available.
The most common method of faculty development is a short-term workshop; however, short-term workshops are not effective in improving pedagogy.
So, is there a problem? In my action research study, I looked at data from three years worth of student evaluations. I coded the comments into categories such as technology, content, feedback, and so forth. Let’s hear what students say. . . .
Here is a small sample of some of the representative comments.
Ouch!
The results from my action research study demonstrated the need for improvement in teaching of online courses.
Face-to-face classes scored below online in every category of student satisfaction.
But it’s not only students who had something to say. When I asked faculty . . .
100% of the instructors surveyed or interviewed stated that the training they received before teaching online had been insufficient. Several of them said they had no training at all.
Even a simple matter of what can be changed in a course, and what required department approval was not being made clear to instructors.
In fact, only one person interviewed said the training he had received was sufficient for his needs, but that was because he was an expert in computers and felt confident in how to use the technology. Unfortunately, his students don’t necessarily agree that he doesn’t need training on pedagogy!
So, what did we do?
We decided to start by creating an orientation program for new instructors.
We felt that if you want to shift organizational culture, you need to begin with new people coming in, so they don’t pick up bad habits.
100% of those interviewed thought the orientation was good.
No one said they thought it was impractical or a waste of time.
All the negatives were minor “beta phase” issues.
We decided the best way to orient new instructors was to put them in the shoes of a student. By establishing a learner-centered approach, we encouraged instructors to use a similar approach in their own teaching.
For this basic concept I had to fight. There was a concern that instructors would be offended by being asked to be students – as if we were disrespecting them by asking them to complete quizzes, do assignments, etc.
However, when I surveyed the instructors who had participated in the course. . .
It was the number one thing they liked about the course. .
Not one person was offended by being asked to be a student in the course. For some, it was a real eye-opener.
This seemed to be a big breakthrough for many instructors. There is nothing that so informs our teaching as being a student.
Some instructors even said that they didn’t realize that students were seeing things differently than the way they saw them when posting. Even though the opportunity exists to view the course in “student view” few instructors had ever done that. After completing the course, many said they would regularly view the course in “student view” to see it from the students’ point of view.
What are some of the advantages of having the new instructor engage in the orientation materials as a student?
Ask audience to provide a few examples.
Here is what I found to be the main advantages of our program.
You can familiarize the new instructor with the LMS and get them comfortable with using all the tools you want them to use.
Some instructors had never used the quizzing tool because they didn’t know how it worked. Others didn’t know how to make changes in the weekly discussion board prompts and were clinging to old prompts from previous instructors.
In the orientation course we created, the new instructors must view modules, do reading, take quizzes, participate in the discussion board, and complete assignments – every week, just like students do.
Can model for the instructors the kind of “Best practices” that you want them to practice.
For example:
Creating a visually interesting and interactive syllabus
Providing Tutorials
Giving them a choice of assignments
Using video announcements
Using video prompts in the discussion board
Providing ample student support
Giving many opportunities for student engagement
Returning messages in a timely manner.
Show syllabus and click through to the tutorial on using the discussion board.
All the assignments in the course were designed to help instructors prepare for teaching their online course.
For example:
Writing a friendly bio
Creating a welcome message.
Creating a video announcement or tutorial.
Developing a list of useful links.
And so on.
New online instructors can get a better idea of how it feels to engage with the LMS and materials for the first time.
In my first online course, I accidentally submitted the assignment without attaching the file. Whenever a student makes a mistake like this in my class, I always tell them that story.
It gives them confidence to know that you understand what they may be going through.
It also helps you create resources that will help a first-time distance learner navigate through the system. I created a handout called “Where to Start” because I found that some students did not understand what a “module” was. That’s teacher talk, for heavens sake! They understand “Week One” and “Start Here.”
So, what were the results?
It’s too early to tell anything longitudinally, but here are some of what the instructors said.
100% of the instructors surveyed said they were satisfied with the course.
They also expressed that they were more likely to seek out help when they wanted to try something new in the course.
Instructors expressed an interest in creating new content for their online courses based on what they experienced in the eLearning orientation course.
So, here are some recommendations I would make if you are considering creating such an online orientation course.
Get faculty & administration buy-in
We “grandfathered” in current faculty.
We got the administration to require orientation for all new faculty
Begin to shift organizational culture by working on new instructors.
Add a face-to-face introductory session
This helps establish a little rapport and can be a great motivator in getting instructors to complete the course.
It’s harder to ignore you when they know you!
Use a cohort model
If you have enough new online instructors to make up a small cohort, that can greatly enhance the value of the participation in the discussion board, etc.
They then become support systems even after the orientation has been completed.
Model the kind of course you want the instructors to provide.
This means the orientation course can’t be an afterthought.
It must occupy the same level of importance as any other course.
Get regular feedback.
This also goes along with modeling the kind of practices you want to see.
In addition to any summative “course evaluation” try to get formative evaluation as you are going along.
Be prepared to shift and make changes in the course as necessary.
As we wrap up, are there any last minute questions?
If you think of anything, please do not hesitate to contact me. I’m always happy to share any resources.