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Book Synopsis Ensuring Quality and Integrity in Online Learning Programs by : Esther Smidt
Download or read book Ensuring Quality and Integrity in Online Learning Programs written by Esther Smidt and published by Information Science Reference. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book provides higher education administration and faculty members with a guide for quality assurance in distance education programs. It also examines the building of a quality online program, thereby providing the field with a practical guide to creating a quality online program, as experienced by actual practitioners in the field"--
Book Synopsis Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher by : Stephen D. Brookfield
Download or read book Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher written by Stephen D. Brookfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-02-13 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to the essential practice that builds better teachers. Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher is the landmark guide to critical reflection, providing expert insight and practical tools to facilitate a journey of constructive self-critique. Stephen Brookfield shows how you can uncover and assess your assumptions about practice by viewing them through the lens of your students' eyes, your colleagues' perceptions, relevant theory and research, and your own personal experience. Practicing critical reflection will help you… Align your teaching with desired student outcomes See your practice from new perspectives Engage learners via multiple teaching formats Understand and manage classroom power dynamics Model critical thinking for your students Manage the complex rhythms of diverse classrooms This fully revised second edition features a wealth of new material, including new chapters on critical reflection in the context of social media, teaching race and racism, leadership in a critically reflective key, and team teaching as critical reflection. In addition, all chapters have been thoroughly updated and expanded to align with today's classrooms, whether online or face-to-face, in large lecture formats or small groups. In his own personal voice Stephen Brookfield draws from over 45 years of experience to illustrate the clear benefits of critical reflection. Assumptions guide practice and only when we base our actions on accurate assumptions will we achieve the results we want. Educators with the courage to challenge their own assumptions in an effort to improve learning are the invaluable role models our students need. Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher provides the foundational information and practical tools that help teachers reach their true potential.
Book Synopsis A Community College Faculty's Perceptions of Online Education by : Robert Lee Taylor
Download or read book A Community College Faculty's Perceptions of Online Education written by Robert Lee Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education by : Keengwe, Jared
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education written by Keengwe, Jared and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2019-04-01 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online learning has been touted as one way of reducing the cost of higher education while simultaneously addressing the increasing demand for educational opportunity and providing access to hitherto “left out” populations. Many universities are defying tradition by offering completely online degrees for global participants. As such, research is needed to improve the design of online and virtual learning environments to ensure that they are inclusive and culturally adaptive for the global education marketplace. The Handbook of Research on Cross-Cultural Online Learning in Higher Education shares paradigms, perspectives, insights, challenges, and best practices for the instructional design and delivery of cross-cultural adult web-based learning experiences and examines adult learner characteristics and competencies critical for the design of these applications. The content within this publication covers trending topics including virtual learning, culturally adaptive environments, and online education and is intended for instructional designers, faculty, administrators, students, and researchers.
Book Synopsis Resistance, Reluctance, and Revelation: Examining Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning Options at a Faith-based University by : Daniel Hall
Download or read book Resistance, Reluctance, and Revelation: Examining Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning Options at a Faith-based University written by Daniel Hall and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the growth of online education and its seemingly fixed place in higher education, online education is still opposed, or at least viewed with suspicion by many faculty (Allen & Seaman, 2013). Faculty opposition of online education can be expressed in myriad ways, most prominently through shared governance, which can directly limit or completely block online education from occurring at an institution. This case study revolved around a non-profit, Faith-Based university (FBU) that is a newcomer to the inclusion of online coursework. This study sought to investigate the rationale faculty may have towards their support or opposition to online education by using mixed methods to bring to light the beliefs faculty have about online education. In examining the beliefs faculty at FBU have towards online education, this study also prompted faculty to reflect on whether their beliefs about online education have changed since the inclusion of online coursework at FBU, and if so, what factors may have contributed to the evolving beliefs. Data collected from 54 survey respondents and 12 faculty interviews helped to capture these beliefs. The findings showed that faculty, on average, felt that the impact of online education on the quality of educational experience would be slightly diminished at the undergraduate level but slightly enhanced at the graduate level. Faculty who indicated evolving beliefs or opinions about online education cited various catalysts. These catalysts fell into 3 categories: external factors- related to economic viability, changes in the higher education environment, and access; information and opinions gather from trusted sources- which would include literature, colleagues, and professional organizations; and personal experience- which stemmed from a direct personal involvement in teaching and/or learning experiences within the online environment. Findings were examined through the theoretical framework of Rokeach's (1989) model of belief systems. This model may suggest that beliefs about teaching and learning are closely connected to one's identity and are thus highly resistant to change. Accepting and implementing new or different methods of teaching and learning, such as the teaching and learning occurring in online education, might require a major reorganization of beliefs about oneself.
Book Synopsis Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education by : Pedro Isaias
Download or read book Online Teaching and Learning in Higher Education written by Pedro Isaias and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is to explores a variety of facets of online learning environments to understand how learning occurs and succeeds in digital contexts and what teaching strategies and technologies are most suited to this format. Business, health, government and education are some of the core sectors of society which have been experiencing deep transformations due to a generalized digitalization. While these changes are not novel, the swift progress of technology and the rising complexity of digital environments place a focus on the need for further research and novel strategies. In the context of education, the promise of increased flexibility and broader access to educational resources is impelling much of higher education’s course offerings to online environments. The 21st century learner requires an education that can be pursued anytime and anywhere and that is more aligned with the demands of a digital society. Online education not only assists students to success-fully integrate a workforce that is increasingly digital, but it helps them to become more comfortable with the use of technology in general and, hence, more prepared to be prolific digital citizens. The variety of settings portrayed in this volume attest to the unlimited opportunities afforded by online learning and serve as valuable evidence of its benefit for students’ educational experience. Moreover, these research efforts assist a more comprehensive reflection about the delivery of higher education in the context of online settings.
Book Synopsis Evangelical Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Graduate-level Theological Education by : Kristen Ann Ferguson
Download or read book Evangelical Faculty Perceptions of Online Learning in Graduate-level Theological Education written by Kristen Ann Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Engaging the Online Learner by : Rita-Marie Conrad
Download or read book Engaging the Online Learner written by Rita-Marie Conrad and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engaging the Online Learner This updated edition includes an innovative framework the Phases of Engagement that helps learners become more involved as knowledge generators and cofacilitators of a course. The book also provides specific ideas for tested activities (collected from experienced online instructors across the nation) that can go a long way to improving online learning. Engaging the Online Learner offers the tools and information needed to: Convert classroom activities to an online environment Assess the learning that occurs as a result of collaborative activities Phase in activities that promote engagement among online learners Build peer interaction through peer partnerships and team activities Create authentic activities and implement games and simulations Praise for Engaging the Online Learner "The Phases of Engagement framework provides a road map for creating community at each phase of an online course. This book is an invaluable guide to innovative practices for online learning." Judith V. Boettcher, coauthor of The Online Teaching Survival Guide "Engagement is the heart of online learning. The authors have developed an encyclopedia of tried-and-true learner engagement activities that are authentic and ready to use." Donald P. Ely, professor emeritus, instructional design, development and evaluation in the School of Education, Syracuse University
Book Synopsis Faculty's Perceptions of Online Education by : Maha Telmesani
Download or read book Faculty's Perceptions of Online Education written by Maha Telmesani and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis is designed to provide a qualitative description of university instructors' experiences, attitudes and perceptions of online learning in an effort to better design online courses that meet the needs of both teaching instructors and learning students. The purpose of this study is to investigate the perceptions of instructors regarding the advantages and challenges they face in online delivery of coursework compared to their experiences in the face-to-face delivery. The participants in the study are eight instructors, not necessarily at professorial rank, who work for a public Canadian university and teach students using in both face-to-face and online courses. An inductive, qualitative methodology was used in this study. In depth interviews with the eight participating instructors were conducted, transcribed, and analyzed for themes in which the instructors related to online teaching and learning. Suggestions for improving distance education courses based on the participating instructors' perceptions of their own teaching experiences are offered.
Download or read book Teaching Online written by Susan Ko and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is a practical, concise guide for educators teaching online. This updated edition has been fully revamped and reflects important changes that have occurred since the second edition’s publication. A leader in the online field, this best- selling resource maintains its reader friendly tone and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section. New to this edition: new chapter on how faculty and instructional designers can work collaboratively expanded chapter on Open Educational Resources, copyright, and intellectual property more international relevance, with global examples and interviews with faculty in a wide variety of regions new interactive Companion Website that invites readers to post questions to the author, offers real-life case studies submitted by users, and includes an updated, online version of the resource section. Focusing on the "how" and "whys" of implementation rather than theory, this text is a must-have resource for anyone teaching online or for students enrolled in Distance Learning and Educational Technology Masters Programs.
Book Synopsis Higher Education in Germany—Recent Developments in an International Perspective by : Otto Hüther
Download or read book Higher Education in Germany—Recent Developments in an International Perspective written by Otto Hüther and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-02-16 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Otto Hüther and Georg Krücken analyze the developments of the last 20 years in their new book on German higher education. The foreign observer of German higher education, even the informed foreign observer, struggles to find denominators, not to mention common denominators of a bewildering array of approaches. Otto Hüther and Georg Krücken, in this book, do an absolutely splendid job of offering theoretical perspectives, qualitative and quantitative data, and comparative assessments This book discusses the main higher education structures in Germany, both conceptually and with a particular emphasis on recent developments like, e.g., the growth and differentiation of the system, governance reforms, and the Excellence Initiative. It analyses recent developments from an international perspective, as the German system is clearly embedded in broader, transnational trends. As such, the book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of both new dynamics and stable paths in the German higher education system. This book will be of interest to scholars and students dealing with higher education or Germany as an object of study (e.g. in education research, science studies, organization studies, sociology, psychology, political science), and to higher education managers, leaders, and policymakers who are interested in recent trends in German higher education
Book Synopsis Faculty Perceptions of Their Training to Teach Online at a Florida State College by : Morgan Barnett
Download or read book Faculty Perceptions of Their Training to Teach Online at a Florida State College written by Morgan Barnett and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Institutions of higher education are using distance education to meet the high demand of those seeking a college education. This is especially true for state/community colleges. There are many factors which influence the quality of distance courses, including, but not limited to, technology, pedagogy, and course structure. One of the main assumed factors is the level of training faculty receive prior to teaching online. This research describes a case study of a Florida state college and seeks to explore the faculty perceptions of the training they received in order to prepare for teaching online. This particular training program focuses on the learning platform. An in depth literature review is provided in order to examine the history of online education, the importance of student engagement, as well as a description of best practices for online course development. Results are organized around Moore's Theory of Transactional Distance and show the importance of faculty motivation to teach at a distance. A few emerging themes of online teaching influences appeared, including the importance of collaboration, comfort with technology, prior experience with distance education, enjoyment of teaching online, and fear of cheating.
Book Synopsis Faculty Perceptions of the Usefulness of and Participation in Professional Development for Online Teaching by : Athena M. Kennedy
Download or read book Faculty Perceptions of the Usefulness of and Participation in Professional Development for Online Teaching written by Athena M. Kennedy and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online education is growing and quality instruction is in demand. Faculty professional development for online teaching is important in improving the quality of online teaching and learning. The purpose of this study was to explore faculty perceptions of the usefulness of, and participation in, formal and informal types of professional development for online teaching, and relationships with faculty satisfaction with online teaching. Additionally, this study examined gender differences on perceptions of usefulness of, and participation in, faculty professional development centered on effective online pedagogy. Other characteristics examined for relationships with online teaching satisfaction included years of online teaching experience and faculty status, and variables that were the best predictors of faculty beliefs that professional development increases online teaching satisfaction. The findings indicated faculty who participated in formal professional development believed it increases satisfaction with online teaching. Also, females found informal and formal professional development more useful than did males, and they participated more in informal development than males. There were positive relationships between years of online teaching experience, overall online teaching satisfaction, satisfaction with instructor-student interaction, and satisfaction with student-student interaction. Predictors of faculty beliefs that professional development increases satisfaction with online teaching included (1) willingness to participate in formal professional development, (2) satisfaction with institutional support for online teaching, and (3) perceptions of the usefulness of formal professional development.
Book Synopsis Faculty Perceptions of Online Teaching at a Mid-sized Liberal Arts University in the Pacific Northwest by : Dana Shreaves
Download or read book Faculty Perceptions of Online Teaching at a Mid-sized Liberal Arts University in the Pacific Northwest written by Dana Shreaves and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Faculty resistance to online teaching is a problem that can affect institutions looking to increase online learning options for students. Prior research has identified a number of encouraging and discouraging factors that may affect faculty motivation to teach online. Given limited institutional resources, it would be difficult for an institution to address all of the factors identified in prior research. Furthermore, faculty at liberal arts colleges have not been studied as a specific population of interest in prior research. Therefore, to increase acceptance and participation in online teaching at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU), this study employed a convergent, parallel mixed-methods research design to investigate faculty perceptions of online teaching among faculty not currently teaching online. The Decomposed Theory of Planned Behavior (DTPB) provided a theoretical lens to examine the influence of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control on an individual's willingness to engage in an innovative practice, i.e. online teaching. Latent qualitative content analysis examined faculty perceptions of online teaching and identified six themes in the dataset. Using descriptive statistics, an examination of 21 quantitative factors identified 17 factors reported by more than 50% of respondents to influence their decision to teach or not teach online. Merged analysis found strong agreement between the two datasets, with only minor areas of divergence. Study participants perceived online learning as attractive to students but they wanted any online courses carefully regulated, in part because online learning was seen as contrary to their teaching values. Participants were influenced by personal preferences but also the desire for robust faculty resources, and more effective technology and infrastructure. Overall, the three constructs of the DTPB were evident in the dataset and results were generally consistent with prior research."--Boise State University ScholarWorks.
Book Synopsis Faculty Perceptions of an Online Graduate Degree in History by : Agnes Virginia Maddox
Download or read book Faculty Perceptions of an Online Graduate Degree in History written by Agnes Virginia Maddox and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Examining Perceptions of Higher Education Faculty Who Teach Online by : Tracy Deanne McAllister
Download or read book Examining Perceptions of Higher Education Faculty Who Teach Online written by Tracy Deanne McAllister and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of computer-aided technologies and the Internet, students can access courses offered across a broad spectrum of fields and for a variety of degree levels. Institutions of higher learning have recognized the need to keep pace with competing institutions by offering courses online. As colleges and universities continue to meet the demands of students seeking enrollment in online courses, the need for recruiting, hiring, and developing faculty who are trained to teach within an online format continues to increase as well. Quality instruction cannot exist without systems of support to advance and improve faculty (Khan & Chishti, 2012). The need to employ teachers who teach effectively in an online environment continues to influence the decisions of chief academic officers and other stakeholders. The purpose of this study was to explore various aspects of online instruction by examining the perceptions of higher education instructors who teach online. The research addressed three questions: What are faculty perceptions of online instruction? In what ways does participation in a faculty development intervention influence faculty members & rsquo; decisions to alter their online instruction? What do participants in a faculty development intervention identify as challenges to implementing new strategies to their online instruction? Data were gathered through survey research which collected quantitative data. The results of this research indicate faculty members who taught online felt competent in their instructional skills and would consider implementing new strategies in their instructional practices. However, the participants regarded a lack of student participation and motivation as a challenge to implementing new strategies learned in the instructional intervention. The research questioned the influence of a prescribed faculty development on instructors & rsquo; decisions to implement new strategies into their instructional decisions. The research has implications for stakeholders in higher education as the proliferation of online programs continues. The results of the research indicate when faculty participate in prescribed faculty development designed to meet their specific instructional needs, faculty are more apt to positively receive the instruction and favorably view the implementation of new strategies into their instructional practices.
Book Synopsis Faculty Perceptions Toward Participation in Online Distance Education at a Community College by : Wendy Brown Wood
Download or read book Faculty Perceptions Toward Participation in Online Distance Education at a Community College written by Wendy Brown Wood and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
