Many folks go into online teaching with certain preconceived notions about what it will be like to teach in this mode.
Fact, or Fiction?
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POLL RESPONSES:
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Students can learn at their own pace and review content
Work at whatever hour is best Convenience for students Students do the work at their convenience More convenient for students Not having to travel Convenience for students and faculty. Can learn when they are ready and can teach when you are ready. Flexibility Students progress at own pace and depth Convenience of instructor and student Easier to reach out to a larger number of students who might not be able to come to campus. |
The responsibilities, deadlines, and communication involved in teaching online are ongoing. Many online educators find themselves in a time battle with their online courses, personal lives, and other professional responsibilities. Just as it is for students, not properly managing time in the online class can be disastrous for the instructor! Organization is your best friend when teaching online.
Here are a few "myth vs. reality" links from institutions of higher education:
- California State University San Marcos: "10 Myths About Teaching Online"
- Purdue University Calument | Indiana University South Bend: "Myths and Realities of Online Education"
- Inside Academic Technology: "Dispelling the Top 5 Myths of Teaching an Online Class"
SCC TechTalks 2013: Dr. Alisa Cooper
In 2013, Dr. Alisa Cooper, English Faculty and eCourses Lead at Glendale Community College, gave a presentation at Scottsdale Community College's annual TechTalks event entitled "What I Wish I Knew Before I Started Teaching Online: How to be an Effective Online Teacher" (this presentation title is a link to the complete 18 minute presentation). Throughout the workshop sessions this week, we will be sharing brief clips from the presentation, starting here with some of the opening tips:
"If it's easy, you're doing it wrong."
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"It's not just a day job."
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What do CGCC faculty have to say?
Guest panel:
- Miguel Fernandez, English Faculty (online)
- Monica Johnson, Library Faculty (online)
- Mary McGlasson, Economics Faculty (hybrid)
- Linda Zehr, Economics Faculty (primarily online; has also taught hybrid)
RESOURCE BOOK REFLECTION QUESTION (on p.5 of your resource book):
“Now that you’ve heard some of the myths, do you think that you had (or have) any preconceived notions of your own about teaching online or hybrid?”
“Now that you’ve heard some of the myths, do you think that you had (or have) any preconceived notions of your own about teaching online or hybrid?”
Two final tips for this morning from Dr. Cooper...
"Don't fear the Training." (a personal favorite of the CTL!)
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"Online courses are not for everyone."
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