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Online Teaching (online + teaching)

Distribution by Scientific Domains
Education62%
Medical Sciences37%

Selected Abstracts

The Transition From Classroom to Online Teaching

NURSING FORUM, Issue 3 2002
Norma Cuellar
TOPIC.Online teaching. PURPOSE. To describe the pedagogical transition that needs to be considered before putting a class online. SOURCES.Published literature. CONCLUSIONS.Advances in technology will continue to alter teaching strategies. The changing paradigm of online education needs further research to advance the science of nursing education. [source]

Peer observation of teaching in the online environment: an action research approach

JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING, Issue 5 2008
D. Swinglehurst
Abstract This paper describes a collaborative action research approach used to explore peer observation of teaching (POT) within the online environment. Although POT has become familiar in face-to-face teaching contexts, little is understood of its potential role in online settings. We conducted ,virtual' focus groups to explore the experience and views of 28 teachers and subjected our data to a thematic analysis. This informed the implementation of an innovative programme of POT, ,Peer-to-peer Reflection on Pedagogical Practice' (PROPP) among tutors of a Web-based MSc in International Primary Health Care at University College London. Modeled on an action learning set, the programme encourages collaborative reflection on teaching practices, based on participants' specific examples of online teaching. The PROPP model is consistent with Quality Enhancement, which we distinguish from Quality Assurance. Here, we describe the implementation of the PROPP programme within an action research framework and identify the factors that we consider critical to the success of peer observation within online courses. We highlight examples of aspects of teaching that have been discussed within the PROPP programme and offer suggestions of the kinds of evidence that could be incorporated into a portfolio to demonstrate the effectiveness of such an initiative. [source]

WebQuests as perceived by teachers: implications for online teaching and learning

JOURNAL OF COMPUTER ASSISTED LEARNING, Issue 4 2008
R. Zheng
Abstract The WebQuest as an instructional tool has recently been widely adopted in K-16 education. However, its underlying principles and functionality are not well understood, which has resulted in an inconsistency in practice. This study identifies the underlying constructs of WebQuests as perceived by teachers and variables affecting their perceptions on WebQuests. A survey was conducted on teachers (n = 226) recruited from one large research university in the USA and a professional listserv. The findings reveal three constructs perceived by teachers as critical to WebQuests: constructivist problem solving, social interaction and scaffolded learning. Results also show that variables like purpose of WebQuest use, years of teaching, years of WebQuest use and gender predict, at various degrees, teachers' perceptions on WebQuests. Discussions are made on how the constructs identified can be used to improve online teaching and learning. Suggestions for future study are included by examining the influences of social, psychological and affective factors on learners' learning in WebQuests. [source]

Real-time, online teaching to enhance undergraduate learning

MEDICAL EDUCATION, Issue 11 2009
David C Howlett
No abstract is available for this article. [source]

An instructional strategy framework for online learning environments

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION, Issue 100 2003
Scott D. Johnson
The rapid growth of Web-based instruction has raised many questions about the quality of online courses. This chapter presents a conceptual framework that can guide the development of online courses by providing a holistic perspective on online teaching and learning. Examples of instructional strategies that fit the framework are described. [source]

Retention of drug administration skills after intensive teaching

ANAESTHESIA, Issue 4 2008
D. W. Wheeler
Summary We have identified deficiencies in medical students' drug administration skills, and we attempted to address them with interactive online teaching modules and simulated critical incident scenarios. Short-term improvements have been evident with this intensive effort, but medium-term retention of skills has not been measured. A drug administration lecture, an online module and a simulated emergency scenario were offered to final year clinical students. None of the teaching was compulsory but participation was recorded, along with students' simulator performances and marks in an objective structured practical examination 9 months later. A poor simulator score predicted a poor performance in the later examination. Participation in the simulated scenario only significantly improved examination scores when supplemented by online teaching (p = 0.002). Intensive drug administration teaching using an online module and high fidelity simulation improves drug administration skills in the medium term. Students found simulation much more engaging than online teaching. [source]

Examination of attitudes towards teaching online courses based on theory of reasoned action of university faculty in Taiwan

BRITISH JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, Issue 5 2006
Tzy-Ling Chen
This study examined attitudes of university faculty specialising in the field of human resource (HR) in Taiwan towards participation in the teaching of online courses using the theory of reasoned action (TRA). The population targeted for investigation consisted of the full-time university faculty in the HR field in Taiwan regardless of their experience in the teaching online courses of any kind. Survey development included a detailed literature review to identify beliefs that guided measurement construction and followed the guidelines recommended by Ajzen and Fishbein (1980) to ensure construct validity. Data were collected on TRA constructs and demographic variables using the questionnaire mailed to 278 faculty members targeted for the study. A 42% (n = 116) response rate was achieved after one round of the follow-up through emailing. The significant predictor variables, attitude and subjective social norm were confirmed. In other words, results of analyses evidenced the contribution of TRA to explaining the underlying beliefs that enhance or thwart participation. Additionally, faculty in this study possessed positive attitudes towards the participation in online teaching, and further analyses supported the use of TRA in this research context. [source]