Download or read book An Analysis of the Perceptions of Community College Faculty Toward the Use of the Internet as a Means of Facilitating Student Learning written by Denise Elaine Moore and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teaching Online written by Susan Ko and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-05-24 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Online: A Practical Guide is a practical, concise guide for educators teaching online. This updated edition has been fully revamped and reflects important changes that have occurred since the second edition’s publication. A leader in the online field, this best- selling resource maintains its reader friendly tone and offers exceptional practical advice, new teaching examples, faculty interviews, and an updated resource section. New to this edition: new chapter on how faculty and instructional designers can work collaboratively expanded chapter on Open Educational Resources, copyright, and intellectual property more international relevance, with global examples and interviews with faculty in a wide variety of regions new interactive Companion Website that invites readers to post questions to the author, offers real-life case studies submitted by users, and includes an updated, online version of the resource section. Focusing on the "how" and "whys" of implementation rather than theory, this text is a must-have resource for anyone teaching online or for students enrolled in Distance Learning and Educational Technology Masters Programs.
Download or read book Staying Connected written by Frances Villagran-Glover and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges face extraordinary challenges in the 21st century. Driven by the economic downturn, shrinking state funding, and limited facilities, these forces have created a significant impact on community college enrollments as well as instructional methods. Student retention and completion success rates have climbed to the top of the national education agenda. Community colleges play a vital role in meeting this national imperative of student success. Online instruction has become an integral component of many institutional strategic plans. Over the past five years community colleges have experienced the highest growth rates and account for more than half of all online enrollments in higher education. National student engagement survey data indicates a need for more connection and engagement between faculty and student. At the same time, many community college faculty are approaching retirement age and community colleges are turning more to adjuncts to fill instructional demands. Adjunct faculty play an integral role in meeting the challenges of this ever-changing flexible 24/7 teaching and learning environment. A major distinction between the online classroom and the traditional learning environment is the lack of face-to-face (f2f) contact between participants. To compensate for this lack of physical presence, interaction and connectedness take on additional importance in the online environment. Using Garrison's Community of Inquiry (COI) model as a framework to guide, interpret, and analyze the collected data, an online survey was distributed to adjunct faculty and students enrolled in a Spring 2012 online class. This mixed method study examined the perceptions of adjunct faculty, who teach online at a community college, in relation to connecting and interacting with students in an online environment. Student perceptions were also examined to compare and contrast the level of connectedness in an online class. The results of this study can be used to help enhance the design and facilitation of interaction and connections in online classes as well as identify enhancements needed in the professional development curriculum geared towards engaging adjunct faculty and their students.
Download or read book Staying Connected written by Frances Villagran-Glover and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community colleges face extraordinary challenges in the 21st century. Driven by the economic downturn, shrinking state funding, and limited facilities, these forces have created a significant impact on community college enrollments as well as instructional methods. Student retention and completion success rates have climbed to the top of the national education agenda. Community colleges play a vital role in meeting this national imperative of student success.Online instruction has become an integral component of many institutional strategic plans. Over the past five years community colleges have experienced the highest growth rates and account for more than half of all online enrollments in higher education. National student engagement survey data indicates a need for more connection and engagement between faculty and student. At the same time, many community college faculty are approaching retirement age and community colleges are turning more to adjuncts to fill instructional demands. Adjunct faculty play an integral role in meeting the challenges of this ever-changing flexible 24/7 teaching and learning environment. A major distinction between the online classroom and the traditional learning environment is the lack of face-to-face (f2f) contact between participants. To compensate for this lack of physical presence, interaction and connectedness take on additional importance in the online environment. Using Garrison's Community of Inquiry (COI) model as a framework to guide, interpret, and analyze the collected data, an online survey was distributed to adjunct faculty and students enrolled in a Spring 2012 online class. This mixed method study examined the perceptions of adjunct faculty, who teach online at a community college, in relation to connecting and interacting with students in an online environment. Student perceptions were also examined to compare and contrast the level of connectedness in an online class. The results of this study can be used to help enhance the design and facilitation of interaction and connections in online classes as well as identify enhancements needed in the professional development curriculum geared towards engaging adjunct faculty and their students.
Download or read book A Case Study of Community College Students Perceptions Regarding Faculty s Practice of Online Course Delivery Virginia Community College written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This case study focused on students who had matriculated in online courses in the Business Management Program. The setting for the study was a Virginia community college. The purpose of this study was to examine the social, faculty and administrative, and technology influences on studentsâ perceptions of online learning. Studentsâ conveyed experiences and perceptions of the tools and practices faculty used to implement online learning were coded and categorized to generate grounded theory that may be used to govern distance learning implementation. Data were collected through document reviews, semi-structured interviews, and field studies. The interview participants were selected from the 2008 graduates of the Business Management Program. Data from personal memos and field studies were collected through studentsâ comments on individual courses. Interview data included descriptions of all the distance learning courses in which the interviewees had participated. The constant comparative method was used to analyze and code the data into themes that emerged and were applied to establish grounded theories that may prove to be useful in governing the tools and practices of distance learning in higher education. The findings of the study indicated that as the number of online courses that a student successfully completed increased, so did the studentâs preference of distance learning over the 2 traditional classroom environment. The study also revealed that students were reluctant to participate in distance learning if their first experiences in this method of delivery had been negative; therefore, administrators should be more supportive and evaluative in selecting online faculty. Findings also indicated that even though students enjoyed the time and place flexibility and convenience of distance learning, they still expected instructors to create and implement an environment that cultivated studentsâ social and academic success within the educational environment.
Download or read book Student and Faculty Opinions on the Impact of Web enhanced Courses on the Educational Experience at Alabama Community Colleges written by Audrey Bandy Smallwood and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This quantitative study examined the perceptions of Alabama community college students and faculty toward Web-enhanced courses and the impact of these courses on the educational experience as defined by Chickering and Gamson's Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education, an empirically based model. Secondarily, the study sought to determine if specific personal characteristics of each group influenced those perceptions. Findings indicate that the overwhelming majority of both students and instructors perceive Web-enhanced instruction to have a positive impact on the educational experience despite the fact that many instructors failed to utilize course management system tools that are designed to engage students in the learning process and to promote active learning (i.e., discussion boards, chat rooms, quizzes), favoring instead those tools designed to facilitate class management (e.g., announcements, posting syllabi, etc.). Moreover, the results of the study revealed that instructors continue to embrace the lecture as one of the primary teaching strategies employed in the classroom even though this strategy has been proven to disengage the learner from the learning process. Although the influence of identified student and instructor characteristics were less definitive and harder to explain within the context of the seven vectors, findings suggest that for students, race/ethnicity, enrollment status, and hours of computer use more broadly influenced their opinions in terms of the seven vectors and, in some cases, were predictors of their opinions. Likewise, hours spent participating in professional development activities and interacting with students broadly influenced instructor opinions.
Download or read book Resources in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Facilitating Courses by Computer mediated Communication and the Role of the Teacher the Community College Teacher s Perceptions written by Christine E. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the experience of community college teachers who use computer mediated communication in their teaching. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten teachers from three community colleges. The data collection was conducted in two stages: an initial round of six interviews, with concurrent analysis, and a second round of four interviews to further investigate emerging themes. The teachers reported that using computer mediated communication assisted them in moving out of the role of sole content provider toward a learning support role. They found that the characteristics of the medium helped them implement learner-centred strategies such as giving students more independence and decision-making opportunities, facilitating more active learning, and encouraging critical thinking. All of the participants saw online learning, which included the use of both Web resources and conferencing, as empowering for students. Teachers experienced substantial change through designing online course sites and implementing new strategies suitable for online learning. Four teachers said their perception of their role had changed, and they indicated that the changes were founded mainly in constructivist or adult learning theory and were confirmed by the online teaching experience. Interest in new learning and enjoyment of experimenting with technology were personal characteristics common to all participants. Most participants were seeking, and found, a sense of renewal and reward in mid to late career. This study demonstrated how teacher development processes occur in community colleges as teachers implement computer mediated communication in their courses. Some were engaged in personal vision building and all were engaged in inquiry, mastery, and collaboration. The necessity of collaboration and its contribution to professional development were especially strong themes. Several participants had become mentors, and some of these mentors reported that they used the opportunity to guide peers toward a learner-centred approach. The patterns of individual and institutional change in the three colleges provide examples of continuous, integrated change processes.
Download or read book Going the Distance written by Jacqueline H. Williams and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The general purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between selected demographics and community college faculty attitudes toward distance learning. Other interest included faculty development in distance learning. The population for this study was faculty members from three Maryland community colleges, one rural, one suburban and one urban. This descriptive study utilized both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A survey instrument and semi-structured interviews were used as a means for collecting data. The survey and interview data were used to compare perceptions among varying levels of faculty based on age, gender, educational level, and years of service. The findings provided insight into faculty views about distance learning training at their own institutions. The research study was designed utilizing Gaff's (1975) conceptual framework for staff development in education, which included motivational and attitudinal variables that affected faculty effectiveness. Attitude theory as discussed by several theorists including Eagly, Chaiken, Rokeach, and Maultsby, were theoretical perspectives used to explain and interpret the fact that attitudes made actions as well as ideas instantly feel right or wrong without conscious analysis. The major finding from this study suggested that male faculty had more positive attitudes toward distance learning than female faculty. The three key factors for faculty participation in distance learning were found to be training, extra pay and extra time. Implications for faculty development were identified as a result of the study's findings. -- Abstract.
Download or read book Current Index to Journals in Education written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Perceived Frequency of Use and Usefulness of Instructional Technology in Community College General Education Courses written by Mara R. Doss and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The primary purpose of this quantitative study was to examine how student perceptions of the frequency of use and usefulness of instructional technology aligned with faculty perceptions of the same technologies in general education courses in a large community college. This study replicated the research conducted by Moseley (2010). This current study extended Moseley's research by including faculty member age as a research variable. The demographic of student and faculty member gender is examined as well. The findings of this study revealed that students perceived lesser usage of instructional technologies in the classroom than faculty members; students perceived instructional technolgy to be less useful in helping them learn than compared to faculty members; and that female faculty members, more than male faculty members, perceived that instructional technology was useful in helping students learn. -- Abstract.
Download or read book Teaching Psychology written by Jillian Grose-Fifer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-11-26 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to an evidence-based approach for teaching college-level psychology courses Teaching Psychology offers an evidence-based, student-centered approach that is filled with suggestions, ideas, and practices for teaching college-level courses in ways that contribute to student success. The authors draw on current scientific studies of learning, memory, and development, with specific emphasis on classroom studies. The authors offer practical advice for applying scholarly research to teaching in ways that maximize student learning and personal growth. The authors endorse the use of backward course design, emphasizing the importance of identifying learning goals (encompassing skills and knowledge) and how to assess them, before developing the appropriate curriculum for achieving these goals. Recognizing the diversity of today's student population, this book offers guidance for culturally responsive, ethical teaching. The text explores techniques for teaching critical thinking, qualitative and quantitative reasoning, written and oral communication, information and technology literacy, and collaboration and teamwork. The authors explain how to envision the learning objectives teachers want their students to achieve and advise how to select assessments to evaluate if the learning objectives are being met. This important resource: Offers an evidence-based approach designed to help graduate students and new instructors embrace a student-centered approach to teaching; Contains a wealth of examples of effective student-centered teaching techniques; Surveys current findings from the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning; Draws on the American Psychological Association's five broad goals for the undergraduate Psychology major and shows how to help students build life-long skills; and, Introduces Universal Design for Learning as a framework to support diverse learners. Teaching Psychology offers an essential guide to evidence-based teaching and provides practical advice for becoming an effective teacher. This book is designed to help graduate students, new instructors, and those wanting to update their teaching methods. It is likely to be particularly useful for instructors in psychology and other social science disciplines.
Download or read book Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology written by David H. Jonassen and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition of this handbook updates and expands its review of the research, theory, issues and methodology that constitute the field of educational communications and technology. Organized into seven sectors, it profiles and integrates the following elements of this rapidly changing field.
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Download or read book Advancing Library Education written by Ari Sigal and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-03-31 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As learning moves into a more innovative and technologically savvy environment, it becomes increasingly important that library education continues to adapt and understand the resources that are available. Advancing Library Education: Technological Innovation and Instructional Design aims to provide relevant theoretical frameworks, empirical research, and new understandings for those interested in Library and Information Science and the impact new techniques and technologies are having in this area. Librarians, academics, and researchers will benefit from this careful look into current advancements in their field.
Download or read book New perspectives in the study of group dynamics written by Irene Messina and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2023-03-03 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners written by Tarbutton, Tanya McGlashing and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-01-22 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adjunct Faculty in Online Higher Education: Best Practices for Teaching Adult Learners is an essential handbook that delves into the pivotal role of adjunct faculty instructors in the booming realm of online higher education, with a specific focus on adult learners. As the demand for online education continues to soar, administrators, program directors, and adjunct faculty instructors alike are presented with unique challenges and opportunities. This comprehensive guidebook provides a wealth of knowledge and best practices for adjunct faculty instructors seeking to excel in online teaching roles. With a keen understanding of the competitive nature of the field, this book equips instructors with valuable insights that will set them apart in the ever-expanding landscape of higher education. University administrators and program directors will also find immense value in the book's content, which explores strategies for providing professional development to adjunct faculty and designing effective evaluations to support continuous improvement. Recognizing the paramount importance of the student experience, the book emphasizes the crucial role played by adjunct faculty in representing their respective institutions. Covering a wide range of topics, from the historical context of adult learners to the challenges associated with being an adjunct instructor, this handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for both aspiring and experienced adjunct faculty members. It offers practical advice on curriculum design, personnel development, and evaluation methods, empowering administrators and directors alike to make informed decisions in hiring and supporting adjunct faculty instructors.
