Online Instructor Competencies
par Tracy Edwards Bockler
1. by Tracy Edwards-Bockler
2. Introduction
2.1. Online Learning
2.2. Online Competencies
2.3. Changing Online Competencies
3. References
3.1. Al-Salman, S. (2011). Faculty in online learning programs: Competencies and barriers to success. Journal of Applied Learning Technology, 1(4), 6-13.
3.2. Awouters, V. & Jans, S. (2009). E-learning competencies for teachers in secondary and higher education. International Journal of Educational Technology, 4(2), 58-60.
3.3. 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.
3.4. 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
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. Position
5.1. Pedagogical
5.1.1. Design & develop course & student objectives
5.1.2. Manage student expectations
5.1.3. Become facilitator of online environment
5.1.4. Promote active learning techniques
5.2. Social
5.2.1. Maintain a cooperative learning environment
5.2.2. Develop community & peer interaction
5.2.3. Promote collaborative learning
5.3. Technologist
5.3.1. Able to access & use technology selected for course delivery
5.3.2. Provide & encourage web-based resources
5.4. Advisor/Counselor
5.4.1. Make suggestions to enhance performance & provide guidance based on student needs