Creating and Implementing Faculty Online Teaching Standards: Our Journey Janine Lim Associate Dean, Online Higher Education Andrews University
Pre-2011 Version: Policy, Procedures and Best Practices Development Plan – provides the teacher with a well thought out plan of action for the development of a successful online course. Technology Plan – gives the teacher an opportunity to explore the technology available for delivering online learning opportunities. Communication Plan – demonstrates the communication practices that are hoped for in an online course. Implementation Plan – provides the teacher with a course of action to make the online course successful during the length of the course. Review Plan – allows for feedback, assessment, and research of the online learning experience.
2012 Andrews University Standards for Teaching Online Faith Integration Critical Thinking Student Reflection Faculty Presence Learning Community Stimulating Learning Experiences Web Quality
Review Process Syllabus Review 20% Student Survey Self-Review and External Reviews
Tech to Support the Review Process Online Google Form: Faculty & External Reviewers Import into Access PDF results for each course
20% Student Survey
Catching Up on Reviews Fall 2012: Stopped reviewed and built the new process Spring 2013: 10 courses reviewed; 5 external reviewers recruited Summer 2013: Didn’t have time, reviewed in fall 2013 Fall 2013: 44 courses reviewed Spring 2014: 15 courses reviewed Looking forward: Newly developed courses 20-ish Physical Therapy online courses 60+ self-paced courses
Reviewing the Review Process
Reviewing the Standards ? ? ?
Questions? Janine Lim Associate Dean, Online Higher Education Andrews University