Recently, Larry Ragan, Director of Faculty Development for Penn State’s World Campus, was asked “how would you rank the critical competencies for teaching online?  Here are the 6 he identified:

1. Teaching and Learning

• State objectives, expectations, & policies
• Establish communication rules & group decision-making norms
• Give prompt, effective feedback

2. Technology Aptitude

• Know the LMS
• Seek technology assistance
• Be creative and flexible

3. Classroom Administration/ Management

• Check & manage roster
• Submit grades according to University policy
• Manage drop/adds

4. Faculty Workload Management

• Define time frames
• Develop schedule & responsibilities
• Communicate expectations

5. Building Community

• Foster dialog & interaction
• Provide for “space” for instructional & social interactions

6. Attitude/Philosophy

• Be open minded
• Take some risks
• Be willing to fail (with support net!)

Read the full article from the Distance Education Report, November 15, 2009

How Would You Rank the Critical Competencies for Teaching Online? (pdf)

Posted: 11|24|09 at 9:36 am. Filed under: Online Courses, Online discussion, Start of Term, Teaching Presence, Uncategorized, Using Technology.
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