This document summarizes a presentation about making the transition to online or eLearning instruction. It discusses the growth of eLearning and changing expectations for instructors. It also provides an overview of eLearning and its benefits from an employer perspective. Additionally, it shares one presenter's personal story of transitioning from traditional to online teaching and provides tips for others wanting to make this transition.

1. From Gilligan to the Professor: Making the Transition to eLearning Training Officer’s Consortium April 2, 2008 Dr. Greg Williams

2. From Gilligan to the Professor: Making the Transition to eLearning

4. Agenda & Overview

7. Your Expectations

9. What Does eLearning Look Like?

10. What Does eLearning Look Like? “ I know it when I see it” Potter Stewart, Former Supreme Court Justice, describing pornography

14. Learner Perceptions (Clarey, 2007)

15. Faculty Perceptions (Clarey, 2007)

19. Quiz Career challenges eLearning presents? Career opportunities eLearning presents?

20. Exercise - KSAs of Effective Instructor

21. Exercise - KSAs for Effective eLearning Instructor

25. My Transition Story (Gilligan to the Professor)

26. My Transition Story (Gilligan to the Professor)

29. “ Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Bobby Unser 3-time Indy 500 winner

33. Exercise Action Plan to Teach Online

39. A Role for All

40. Questions & Discussion