Replicating the face-to—face teaching experience in the design and instruction of online higher education courses Dr. Tim Reymann Dr. Alyncia M. Bowen
Introduction Shift over last decade in learner preferences Demands placed on faculty and students Evolution of academia today
Online teaching: How do we? Provide substantive feedback. Engage learners in activities. Foster collaboration. Inspire the online student. Establish a true community of learning.
Paradigm shift – “the professor” Specialized training Expertise in online instruction Results – mirror face-to-face experience
Removing Online Barriers 1.Require students post picture of self 2.Post a welcome with your introduction 3.Have each student to introduce themselves 4.Post course welcome with all details Important: Set the tone well before “day one” and continue it every day
Use of the System LMS Meet Session Drop Box Discussion Board (4hrs f2f versus online) Discussion Board Issue/Engagement
Learning Management System To ols
Engagement Over-communicate ….. Announcements 24 hour response
Portability of Franklin
The End Result…………. A True Online Learning Community