1. Are You An Effective Online Instructor? Prof. Kathleen Naasz Dr. Lisa Plantamura Centenary College New Jersey

2. Overview  Trends in Online Education  Job Outlook  Teaching Online  Research in Online Education  The New Model  A Solution  Collaboration and Feedback

3. Trends in Online Education  Fastest growing segment in higher education  College-level online learning has grown 417% from1995-2007 Sloan Survey Of Online Learning: Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, 2009 Total Student Enrollment in Distance Education Courses (Doyle, 2009)

4. Trends in Online Education  In 2008-2009:  Overall student population in higher education grew by only 1.2%  Online enrollment rose by nearly 17% Sloan Survey Of Online Learning: Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, 2009

5. 66% of Institutions Offer Distance Education National Center for Education Statistics, December 2008

6. Top Reasons Why Institutions Provide Online Programs  Meet student demand for flexible schedules  Provide access to college for students who would otherwise not have access  Make more courses available  Seek to increase student enrollment National Center for Education Statistics, December 2008

7. Job Outlook: Faster Growth Than the Average of All Occupations 1,699,200 Post- Secondary Teachers 1,956,100 Post- Secondary Teachers 2008 2018 Department of Labor, Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 Edition 15% growth rate

8. Are Traditional Instructors Teaching Online?  Responses from over 10,000 faculty indicate:  23.6% were teaching at least one online course  34.4% of faculty have taught online  The most experienced faculty (more than 20 years experience) are teaching online at rates equivalent to those with less teaching experience Online Learning as a Strategic Asset Volume II, Sloan National Commission On Online Learning, August 2009

9. Top Reasons Why Instructors Want to Teach Online  Meet student needs for flexible access  Best way to reach particular students  Personal and professional growth  “Wave of the future”  Pedagogical advantages  Earn additional income  Required to do so Online Learning as a Strategic Asset Volume II, Sloan National Commission On Online Learning, August 2009

10. Research on Online Education Babb, D., & Mirabella, J. (2007). Make money teaching online: How to land your first academic job, build credibility, and earn a six-figure salary. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Bennett, J. (2003). Best practices in teaching an online course. Proceedings of the Marketing Management Association, 2003, 138. Boettcher, J. V. (2010, February 10). Teaching online for the first time -- the quick guide. Retrieved from http://www.designingforlearning.info/services/writing/ecoach/tenbest.html Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Maryland University College. (n.d.). Best practices for online teaching. Retrieved from http://www.umuc.edu/distance/odell/ctla/resources/bestpractices.pdf Conrad, R., & Donaldson, J. A. (2004). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Donovan, J., Mader, C. E., & Shinsky, J. (2010). Constructive student feedback: Online vs. traditional course evaluations. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 9(3), 283-296. Guthrie, K. L., & McCracken, H. (2010). Reflective pedagogy: Making meaning in experiential based online courses. Journal of Educators Online, 7(2), 1-21. Grant, M. R., & Thornton, H.R. (2007). Best practices in undergraduate adult-centered online learning: Mechanisms for course design and delivery. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 3(4). Retrieved from http://jolt.merlot.org/vol3no4/grant.htm Harris, S. (2009). Lessons from e-learning: Transforming teaching. Proceedings of the International Conference on e-Learning, 2009, 182-190. Humphries, S. (2010). Five challenges for new online teachers. Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom, 2(1), 15-24.

11. Research on Online Education Kelly, M. (2010, June 21). Top 10 tips for effective online teaching. Retrieved from http://712educators.about.com/b/2010/06/21/top-10-tips-for-effective-online-teaching.htm Kline, C. K. (2010, August 14). Online teaching tips and techniques for success. Retrieved from http://www.suite101.com/content/online-university-facilitation-techniques-for-success- a274151 http://www.suite101.com/content/online-university-facilitation-techniques-for-success- a274151 Ko, S., & Rossen, S. (2010). Teaching online: A practical guide (3rd ed). New York: Routledge. McKeachie, W. J. (1999). Teaching tips: Strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Meyers-Wylie, J. M., & Hardy, D. (2009). The in’s and out’s of online instruction: Transitioning from brick and mortar to online teaching. Parker, CO: Outskirts Press. Narozyn, E. (2010, July 7). Tips for letting your personality shine when teaching online. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/tips-for-letting- your-personality-shine-when-teaching-online/ Quinlan, A. M. (2010/2011). 12 tips for the online teacher. Phi Delta Kappan, 92(4), 28-31. Stein, J., Steeves, L., & Smith-Mitsuhashi, C. (2001). Teaching styles quiz. Retrieved from http://members.shaw.ca/mdde615/tchstylsquiz7.htm Sull, E. C., & Skora, C. M. (2010). Creativity. Distance Learning, 7(2), 69-73. Young, C. B. (2008, August 8). Online education: Questions every faculty member should ask. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education- questions-every-faculty-member-should-ask/

12. New Model  What if there was an assessment tool created by professors, for professors, to evaluate the skills and knowledge needed in the online environment?  What if it was a virtual system?  What if institutional employers could search on this system and find a match based on their own criteria?  What if the system included an availability calendar so that the institutions could get the best resource when they need it?

13. New Model O­Score ℠ Profile Practitioner Experience Teaching Experience Knowledge Competencies Not every on ground instructor makes a good online instructor!

14. Competencies  Categories:  Administration  Technology  Facilitation  Personal Attributes  Overall

15. O-Score Profile

17. Why Complete the O-Score?  Assess your online teaching competencies  Plan your professional development  Learn about best practices  Remain current in your career  Add to the field of research  Satisfy your curiosity

18. Collaboration and Feedback CommentsFeedbackSuggestions

19. Thank You!  Prof. Kathleen Naasz Centenary College 908-852-1400 ext. 2131 naaszk@centenarycollege.edu  Dr. Lisa Plantamura Centenary College 908-852-1400 ext. 2049 plantamural@centenarycollege.edu