Online Facilitator Training Program For Medical Office Procedures Distance Learning CourseAmy Swedell

CUR/532

November 17, 2014

Professor Beerman

Training Program Audience

Traditional Classroom College Instructors

Medical Professional Experience

Beginner Level Experience in Distance Learning

Training Program Goals

Understanding of all areas of Blackboard

Utilization of Web Tools in Distance Learning

Ability to Guide Students in Distance Learning Environment

Skills to Design Course Site

Development of Online Communities

Training Program Objectives

Designing Well Organized Course Site

Skill Set in Web Tool Usage

Development of Online Communities in Distance Learning

Skill Set in Student Centered Learning and Evaluation Methods

Summative Assessment

Observation of Distance Learning Course Site

Interviews with Distance Learners in Course

Interviews with Distance Learning Instructor

End of Training Surveys

2nd Day Course Questionnaires

Training Materials

Instructor Skill Set Development Handout

Desktop or Laptop Accessibility

Adobe Webinar Program Downloaded From Training Site

Telephone Accessibility

Phases of Development

Analysis

Design

Development

Implementation

Theories of Distance Learners

Holmberg’s Theory on Personal Communication between instructors and students

Peter’s Theory on Industrial Characteristics of Distance Education

Moore’s Theory on Transactional Distance Learning

Theories for Engaging Distance Learners

Successful collaboration of learning teams

Project Based

Outside Focus

Mentoring For Faculty

Provide Guidance

Provide Constructive Feedback

Model Behavior

Provide Information on Web Tools for Distance Learning

Demonstrate Collaboration in Distance Learning

Classroom

Management and Evaluation Programs for Facilitators

Faculty Learning Community Approach Affect on Management

Challenges and Strategies Managing Adjunct Faculty in Distance Learning

Evaluation Strategies for Facilitators

Evaluation and Management Strategies in Identification of Effective Faculty Skills and Behaviors

Blackboard LMS System

Course Documents

Syllabus

Assignments

Discussion Board

Games

Gradebook

Technology and Media Tools

YouTube

Virtual Medical Office Application

SlideShare

Power Point Games

Student Collaboration Technology

Adobe Teleconference Webinar

Blackboard Discussion Tab

Blogs

Distance Learner Descriptions

Cultural

Experiential

Prior Learning Experiences

Synchronous Vs. Asynchronous

Asynchronous

Flexible hours for learning

Self learning

Synchronous

Real time responses from instructor

Pace is matched to the learner

Technology Management Issues and Resolutions

Connectivity

Computer Programs Outdated

Posting of Assignments or Discussion Responses

Learner Feedback

Messages

Comments

Audio

Challenging Behaviors

Cyber-bullying

Inappropriate Posts

Lack of Participation or Engagement

References

Smith, Theodore C. (July, 2005). Fifty-One Competencies for Online Instruction. Retrieved November 13, 2014 from, http://www.thejeo.com/Ted%20Smith%20Final.pdf

Keller, Tracy. (November 22, 2011). 5 Phases of Online Course Development. Retrieved November 9, 2014 from, http://www.learninghouse.com/blog/publishing/5-phases-of-online-course-development

Saba, MD., Farhard. (March 9, 2014). Introduction to Distance Education : Theorist and Theories: Borje Holmberg. Retrieved November 10, 2014 from, http://distance-educator.com/introduction-to-distance-education-theorists-and-theories-borje-holmberg/

Saba, MD., Farhard. (March 9, 2014). Introduction to Distance Education: Theorist and Theories: Otto Peters. Retrieved November 10, 2014 from, http://distance-educator.com/introduction-to-distance-education-theorists-and-theories-otto-peters/

Marthaler, Jennifer. (2011). Theory of Transactional Distance Michael G. Moore. Retrieved November 10, 2014 from, https://sites.google.com/a/nau.edu/learning-theories-etc547-spring-2011/theory/theory-of-transactional-distance