Training the Trainers – Dr. Sue LeBeau Jamie Kretsch Teaching Faculty to Teach Online

Introduction  Teaching online and hybrid course offerings is not an intuitive process. Schools that specifically prepare their faculty to teach online have an advantage over schools that do not.

Goals  Faculty Training format  Student Learning needs  Providing Effective feedback  Dealing with Difficult students  Using Effective Technology  Best Practices

Course Development

Development Model 1 (1-2 week course)

Development Model 2 (6 week course)

Development Model 3 (2, 4 week courses) Course A

Development Model 3 Course B

Mentoring

 General support and advice  Institutional methods, procedures and policies  Student grading and assessment  Instructor participation and formative evaluation of instructors  Faculty development  Mentor selection and compensation  Student issues and procedures

 Expectations  Know Your Role  Manage and Understand Time Constraints Best Practices

 FAQs  Tools in Your LMS  Strive to Improve Best Practices

 Consistent Communication  Instructor Management  Consistent Pattern of Activities Best Practices

 Have a Life!  Have a Plan B  Solid Technology at Your Disposal Best Practices

 Adhere/Implement Institutional Guidelines/Policies  Timely Feedback Best Practices

 Think Before You Write!  Institutional Communication Options  Check Before You Launch Best Practices

 Do Different Things  Tech Support  Manageable Class Size Best Practices

Best Practices & Online Resources  Wiki: trainingthetrainers2010.pbworks.com trainingthetrainers2010.pbworks.com  Blog:

Contact Information Dr. Sue LeBeau Prof. Jamie Kretsch