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"The
online teaching environment is markedly different from that of
traditional classrooms. This affects the way that courses are
taught—and, just as important, the way that teachers are evaluated." writes Faculty Focus.
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But
what do you look for when judging performance? How can you make
informed judgments that fulfill formative and summative requirements?
Where, when, and how much do you observe?
For administrators looking to improve their assessment techniques of online faculty, the answers can be found in How to Evaluate Online Teaching, the Just-in-Time Learning program from Magna Publications.
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| Photo: Tom Tobin, Ph.D. |
Dr.
Thomas J. Tobin of Northeastern Illinois University conducts this
engaging group learning activity. The presentation is broken up into
five short video lectures supplemented with worksheets that reinforce
the viewer's understanding, and a facilitator's guide for leading a
group discussion.
You
will explore the factors to consider in an online evaluation, the scope
of the observation, the elements that contribute to student learning,
and effective online teaching behaviors that can be measured. Dr. Tobin
will reveal the key differences between online and face-to-face
classroom teaching, and discuss ways that fairly and accurately evaluate
teaching practices. You'll learn how to:
- Identify and use specific techniques for evaluating online teaching
- Gather different kinds of feedback to improve online teaching
- Apply evaluation findings for both improving teaching and making employment decisions
- Find and use observation methods and evaluation instruments appropriate to online teaching
A
respected, proven evaluation process is essential for recruiting and
retaining qualified educators for your school. After working through the
videos and worksheets of How to Evaluate Online Teaching, you'll be equipped to:
- Establish practical guidelines for observing online teaching
- Measure teaching behaviors unique to online teaching
- Maintain a vibrant, respected online teaching community
- Make key promotion and employment decisions
