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ASSESSMENT OF A MULTINATIONAL ONLINE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON ONLINE TEACHING: REFLECTIONS OF CANDIDATE E-TUTORS

Year 2017, Volume: 18 Issue: 1, 22 - 38, 01.01.2017
https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.285708

Abstract

Teaching online requires different skills, roles and competencies for online instructors compared to teaching in traditional learning environments. Universities should offer ongoing support in various forms to help academic staff through their online journey. This paper provides insights into a multinational faculty development program for teaching online, elaborating on results of expectancy and satisfaction surveys. From a local program to a subproject within the Swiss National Science Foundation Project Scopes, e-Tutor aimed at expanding competencies in online lecturing and providing OER material for training colleagues. Designed in the form of a descriptive case study, this research was conducted with 34 attendees of e-Tutor. Data was collected using an e-learning readiness and expectancy questionnaire, and open-ended questions after the program to measure satisfaction. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the survey data and content analysis for open-ended data. Participants considered e-Tutor a well-planned and targeted program with good theoretical and practical balance. Duration of such courses, opportunities for adaptation to real-life situations, and localization of the content are areas to be explored further. For future studies, it would also be interesting to see whether participants can apply their newly acquired knowledge and skills to create efficient online learning environments.

References

  • Adnan, M. & Boz, B. (2015). Faculty Members’ Perspectives on Teaching Mathematics
  • Online: Does Prior Online Learning Experience Count?. Turkish Online Journal of
  • Qualitative Inquiry, 6(1).
Year 2017, Volume: 18 Issue: 1, 22 - 38, 01.01.2017
https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.285708

Abstract

References

  • Adnan, M. & Boz, B. (2015). Faculty Members’ Perspectives on Teaching Mathematics
  • Online: Does Prior Online Learning Experience Count?. Turkish Online Journal of
  • Qualitative Inquiry, 6(1).
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Journal Section Volume: 18 Issue: 1, 2017
Authors

Muge Adnan

Filiz Kalelıoglu

Yasemin Gulbahar

Publication Date January 1, 2017
Submission Date January 13, 2017
Published in Issue Year 2017 Volume: 18 Issue: 1

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APA Adnan, M., Kalelıoglu, F., & Gulbahar, Y. (2017). ASSESSMENT OF A MULTINATIONAL ONLINE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ON ONLINE TEACHING: REFLECTIONS OF CANDIDATE E-TUTORS. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 18(1), 22-38. https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.285708

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