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Supporting Online Instructors and Tutors slide presentation for Sloan C ALN Conference 2009 by Willy Fahlman and Daph CraneTRANSCRIPT
Supporting Instructors & Tutors During Online Delivery
SLOAN C ALN Conference29 October 2009
Presentation Goal
During this interactive session we will
discuss a variety of strategies and
techniques for supporting those who
teach or facilitate online learning.
Who do we mean when we refer to those who teach or facilitate online?
Why Do Online Facilitators Need Support?
Online Facilitator Competencies
• Content knowledge
• Instructional design
• Assessment/evaluation
• Presence
• Research
• Technology skills
Course Preparation
• Course objectives
• Course assessment strategies
• Content presentation
• Learning activities
• Learner engagement
• Course and a half syndrome
What To Do When.....
What To Do When.....
• students are required to participate in an asynchronous online forum focusing on an assigned topic
• 1 student centres her discussion on networking & other non-relevant topics
• other students are active in her 'side' discussions & not actively participating in the assigned topic
• you pose direct questions to stimulate discourse but the bulk of the discussion remains on these ‘side’ discussions.
Interactions
• Student-teacher
• Student-student
• Student-content
• Content-content
• Teacher-content
• Teacher-teacher Anderson, T. (2004). Toward a theory of online learning. In T. Anderson and F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and practice of
online learning (pp. 33 – 60). Athabasca: Athabasca University. (Available: http://cde.athabascau
.ca/online_book/ch2.html.)
Time Management
Is the time commitment for online learning similar to traditional classes?
How can facilitators keep their workload under control?
Facilitator seldom in course
Facilitator in course 24/7
Isolation
Social Networking
Community of Practice using: • Blogs• Wikis• Skype• Chat/IM• Twitter• My Space / Facebook / ning• Synchronous conferencing (ie Elluminate)
Technology
Does an Online Facilitator need to be a technology wizard?
• What skill level is needed?
• What happens when something doesn't
work?
Have something in your back pocket.
Support
• Colleague support
• Administrative support
• Professional support
What Other Factors Impact
The Need For Online
Facilitator Support?
Questions?
References/Resources
Anderson, T. (2004). Toward a theory of online learning. In T. Anderson and F. Elloumi (Eds.), Theory and practice of online learning (pp. 33 – 60). Athabasca: Athabasca University. (Available: http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ch2.html.)
Conference Board of Canada (2000). Employability Skills 2000+. Retrieved September 12, 2009 from http://www.conferenceboard.ca/Libraries/EDUC_PUBLIC/esp2000.sflb
Conrad, R., Donaldson, J. (2004). Engaging the Online Learner. San Fransico: Jossey-Bass.
References/Resources
Dorm,M. D. (2009, May). Cyber-instructor? Nursing Management, (40)5, 34-37. Faculty Focus. www.facultyfocus.com
Fouche, I. (2006, September). A multi-island situation without the ocean: Tutors’ perceptions about working in isolation from colleagues. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 7(2), 1-12. Retrieved November 1, 2008 from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/viewArticle/295/640
References/Resources
Green, T., Alejandro, J., & Brown, A. H. (2009, June). The retention of experienced faculty in online distance education programs: Understanding factors that impact their involvement. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 10(3). Retrieved August 27, 2009 from http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/683/1279
Hill, C. (2009, March 23). ReL Training and supporting onlin adjuncts. [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/faculty-development/training-and-supporting-online-adjuncts-qa-with-kimberly-hardy/
References/Resources
Kanuka, H., Jugdev, K., Heller, R., & West, D. (2008). The rise of the teleworker: false promises and responsive solutions. Higher Education, 56, 149-165. http://auspace.athabascau.ca:8080/dspace/bitstream/2149/1634/1/2008%20Higher%20Education.pdfhttp://auspace.athabascau.ca:8080/dspace/bitstream/2149/1634/1/2008 Higher Education.pdf Kelly, R. (2009, June 29) Re: Millennial faculty are you ready? [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/academic-leadership/millennial-faculty-are-coming-are-you-ready/
References/Resources
Kelly, R. (2009, August 25). Re: Promoting teaching excellence, what departments can do. [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/faculty-development/promoting-teaching-excellence-what-departments-can-do/
Ng, C. F. (2006, September). Academics telecommuting in open and distance education universities: Issues, challenges, and opportunities. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 7(2). Retrieved September 20, 2009 from http http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/viewArticle/300/632
References/Resources
Orr, R., Williams, M., & Pennington, K. (2009). Institutional efforts to support faculty in online teaching. Innovation in Higher Education, 34, 257-268 doi: 10.1007/s10755-009-9111-6
Schank, R. (2002). Designing World-Class E-Learning. McGraw Hill New York. Services Canada . (2005). Essential Skills. Retrieved September 12, 2009 from http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/general/home.shtml
References/Resources
Weimer. M. (2009, January 20). Re: False assumptions beginning teachers make [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/faculty-development/false-assumptions-beginning-teachers-make/