Online Instructor Competencies

1. by Tracy Edwards-Bockler

2. Introduction

2.1. Online Learning

2.2. Online Competencies

2.3. Changing Online Competencies

3. Position

3.1. Pedagogical

3.1.1. Design & develop course & student objectives

3.1.2. Manage student expectations

3.1.3. Become facilitator of online environment

3.1.4. Promote active learning techniques

3.2. Social

3.2.1. Maintain a cooperative learning environment

3.2.2. Develop community & peer interaction

3.2.3. Promote collaborative learning

3.3. Technologist

3.3.1. Able to access & use technology selected for course delivery

3.3.2. Provide & encourage web-based resources

3.4. Advisor/Counselor

3.4.1. Make suggestions to enhance performance & provide guidance based on student needs

4. Confirmation

4.1. 8 revised instructor roles

4.2. Revised competencies categorized under the roles

4.3. Of the top 5, only 2 were related to student knowledge attainment & expertise in subject area

4.4. Surveyed Student Important Skills

4.4.1. Student Motivation

4.4.2. Utilizing World Examples

4.4.3. Effective Course Facilitation

4.4.4. Successful Course Delivery

4.4.5. Discernment for Effectual Student Learning & Online Teaching

5. References

5.1. Al-Salman, S. (2011). Faculty in online learning programs: Competencies and barriers to success. Journal of Applied Learning Technology, 1(4), 6-13.

5.2. Awouters, V. & Jans, S. (2009). E-learning competencies for teachers in secondary and higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology, 4(2), 58-60.

5.3. Bawane, J. & Spector, J. (2009). Prioritization of online instructor roles: Implications for competency-based teacher education programs. Open and Distance Learning Association of Australia, Inc., 30(3), 383-397.

5.4. Bigatel, P., Ragan, L. Kennan, S., May, J. & Redmond, B. (2010). The identification of competencies for online teaching success. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 16(1), 59-77

6. Conclusion

6.1. Digital Technological Advancement

6.2. Transition from successful classroom to online instructor

6.3. Knowledge, skills, attitudes and values need monitoring and verification continually

7. Concession/Refutation

7.1. Student Rated as most important:

7.2. 1. Course Facilitation

7.3. 2. Effective Communication

7.4. 3. Student Motivation

7.5. 4. Online Community Presence

7.6. 5. Active Learning