EDDE 803 Combined Online Instructor Competency Profile

Domain A. Technology B. Pedagogy C. Communication D. Course/

Instructional Design E. Professionalism/ Ethics

Competencies A-1 Knowledge of and ability to evaluate course technology to aid in leading to specific outcomes and make recommendations for improvement. A-2 Ability to collaborate with teams including instructional designers, information systems, project management, etc. A-3 Effectively use multiple technological sources and tools to encourage active learning, interaction, participation and collaboration in the online environment. A-4 Ability to facilitate a learning community using available technologies to foster interaction between learners and other learners, between learners and instructor, and learners and course material. A-5 Ability to access to resources, human and technological, to be able to

B-1 Ability to critique, apply and integrate research findings. B-2 Ability to apply the principles and theories of education. B-3 Demonstrate flexibility (e.g. modify course content) to address different socio-political, cultural and physical environments influencing student learning. B-4 Demonstrate flexibility in terms of ability to communicate with and adapt to students at the level that is most appropriate for each one. B-5 Facilitate connections to other sources to complement learning/course material. B-6 Demonstrate self-reflection, critical

C-1 Collaborate in groups and one on one with learners and peers. C-2 Articulates course content, learning goals, rubrics, and participation requirements clearly and concisely. C-3 Ability to moderate synchronous and asynchronous discussions. C-4 Demonstrate active listening skills to get at the root of the problems/issues. C-5 Clarity in communication, written and audiovisual communication. C- 6 Ability to resolve conflicts between learners and between course participants.

D-1 Ability to identify core values/ competencies for the course, incorporating subject matter expertise. D-2 Ability to develop learning outcomes and objectives for the course. D-3 Ability to develop online course activities, assessments, and evaluations. D-4 Ability to create and implement formative and summative evaluation of the course, for the purposes of continuous course improvement. D-5 Familiarity with normative models of online course design. D-6 Apply universal design techniques to promote accessibility for all learners/ learning styles. D-7 Understanding of

E-1 Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour in all interactions E-2 Demonstrate academic honesty, integrity, and compliance with institutional policies and procedures E-3 Demonstrate fairness, empathy and ethical decision making in all teaching and learning activities, course procedures and student interactions E-4 Demonstrate ability to work independently and meets or exceeds responsibilities of the role. E-5 Ability to provide timely feedback to learners E-6 Exhibit course preparedness (for the course in general and for learning events in

EDDE 803 Combined Online Instructor Competency Profile

achieve teaching goals. Ability to effectively manage and troubleshoot these resources.

thinking, and elaborative processing, and use of evidence in teaching and learning practice. B-7 Competent in delivering instruction recognizing the importance of scaffolding in subject matter content. B-8 Encourage learners to adapt their practice by generating actions that elicit feedback from the teacher or peers. B-9 Maintain high but accurate self-efficacy beliefs by motivating students

how to meet required outcomes (that are based on accreditation and/or professional associations). D-8 Organize course site(s) effectively (modules in manageable chunks, clear and easy to read/find items). D-9 Design effective mechanisms for student engagement and promotion of mastery by creating activities requiring participating in group and individual settings.

particular) E-7 Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities E-8 Demonstrate subject matter knowledge and currency in the field of study.