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Supporting Online Instructors and Tutors slide presentation for Sloan C ALN Conference 2009 by Willy Fahlman and Daph CraneTRANSCRIPT
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Supporting Instructors & Tutors During Online Delivery
SLOAN C ALN Conference29 October 2009
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Presentation Goal
During this interactive session we will
discuss a variety of strategies and
techniques for supporting those who
teach or facilitate online learning.
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Who do we mean when we refer to those who teach or facilitate online?
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Why Do Online Facilitators Need Support?
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Online Facilitator Competencies
• Content knowledge
• Instructional design
• Assessment/evaluation
• Presence
• Research
• Technology skills
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Course Preparation
• Course objectives
• Course assessment strategies
• Content presentation
• Learning activities
• Learner engagement
• Course and a half syndrome
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What To Do When.....
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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.
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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.)
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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
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Isolation
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Social Networking
Community of Practice using: • Blogs• Wikis• Skype• Chat/IM• Twitter• My Space / Facebook / ning• Synchronous conferencing (ie Elluminate)
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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.
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Support
• Colleague support
• Administrative support
• Professional support
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What Other Factors Impact
The Need For Online
Facilitator Support?
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Questions?
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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.
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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
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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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/