literature review

Online Teaching Delivery

Literature Review

What makes a good online teacher?

Is it what we do or who we are?

Or a combination of both.

From the Literature• Adapt resources, activities and teaching strategies• Promote and engage in interpersonal interaction• Set deadlines to pace work• Have a well designed and efficient course interface• Make personal contact with students• Assist with technical support • Provide timely feedback

A good online teacher

• Makes personal contact• Provides accurate & explicit instructions• Makes goals and objectives clear• Motivates and encourages students

Has good communication skills.

A good online teacher

• Adapts resources, activities and teaching strategies to the online environment

• Adapts to suit different learning styles• Has back up plans for unexpected situations

Has the ability to be flexible.

A good online teacher

• Contacts students regularly and frequently• Sets timelines to pace work• Organises course structure and content• Identifies clear goals and objectives

Has good organisational skills.

Feedback should be• Clear, concise & meaningful

Facilitator needs good communication skills• Tailored to individual student needs

Facilitator must be flexible• Timely

Facilitator needs good organisational skills

Characteristics of a good online teacher

• Good communication skills• Ability to be flexible• Good organisational skills