Online Instruction Implementation and pedagogical dimensions of online instruction within the context of purpose William C. Rivenbark Professor and MPA Director
Purpose of presentation To discuss purpose of adopting online instruction To discuss implementation of online instruction To discuss pedagogy of online instruction
Purpose of online instruction Why offer online instruction: Provide current students with flexibility Provide professionals with opportunity Increase number of students and alumni Obtain additional financial resources Other reasons
Implementation of online instruction What will be offered with online instruction: Additional courses Certifications Degrees (admission standards)
Implementation of online instruction How will online courses be offered: Indirect (blackboard for example) Video Live Combination
Implementation of online instruction Who will provide the technology for online instruction: University (increases your control but requires an investment of resources) External Vender (decreases your control but increases your access to different types of technology)
Implementation of online instruction Who will provide the online instruction: Faculty Adjunct faculty Combination
Implementation of online instruction How will you market online instruction: Current students (must train academic advisors on communicating with students) Professionals (must invest in marketing resources and admission counselors)
Pedagogy of online instruction Investing time for course preparation: Course objectives must be established Course objectives must accommodate diversity (theory and practice) Course objectives must reflect competencies
Pedagogy of online instruction Establishing student expectations: Interaction with materials Interaction with instructor Interaction with other students
Pedagogy of online instruction Using multiple modes of delivery: Readings Quizzes Discussion forums Video Live instruction Breakout rooms
Pedagogy of online instruction Evaluating student performance: Participation (class and discussion forums) Assignments (electronic exams and papers) Delivery of Peer review
Lessons Learned Online instruction begins with faculty agreeing on purpose Online instruction requires an investment of resources Online instruction is not the same as classroom instruction, but the quality can be the same