Transcript Be VOCAL: How to Be a Successful Online Instructor

Be VOCAL: How to Be a
Successful Online Instructor
Sandra Bennett
Josh Simpson
Wilmington University
•Online Instructor Competency
http://youtu.be/laQ1y2x3Pqc
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There are necessary qualifications of an online instructor that
most certainly ensure for student success.
•What does VOCAL mean?
Online Learning
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Visible
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Organized
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Compassionate
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Analytical
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Leader-by-example
•V-Visible
Why it matters?
Verbal communication is key
• Strive for presence
1. Social presence
2. Cognitive presence
3. Teaching presence
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Where is our instructor?
Who is our instructor?
Bill Pelz "(My) Three Principles of Effective Online Pedagogy." Journal of
Asynchronous Learning Networks, Volume 8, Issue 3: June 2004.
•Components of Teaching Presence
Presence is the awareness of another person and
appreciation of the relationship.
FACILITATING
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Encouraging
Supporting
Drawing in
DIRECT INSTRUCTION
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Presenting
Summarizing
Confirming
Is anybody
there?
•O- Organization
Why it matters?
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Clear expectations
Syllabus is concise and gives
all information needed for
the course
Assignments are explained
and due dates are given
Provide helpful instructions
for navigating through course
Make sure the course is easy
to navigate
•C- Compassionate
Why it matters?
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Surprisingly intimate
Culturally responsive
Understanding of students’
needs and feelings
Opportunity for student to
communicate directly with
the instructor
Build an environment that is
supportive and open.
•A- Analytical
Why it matters?
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Timely return of feedback on
assignments
Analysis of student data
Manage assignments so that
they can be completed in
smaller chunks
Provide opportunities for
feedback
Provide clear expectations for
assessing participation
•L- Leader-by Example
Why it matters?
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YOU set the tone for student
performance through
student-teacher interactions
Model best practices to assist
student learning
Use public and private
communication to ensure
visibility
•Successful
Learning
Each VOCAL component contributes to a positive teaching experience for the instructor and a successful
learning experience for the student.
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Teacher and students
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Distance learning
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Positive online
learning experience
•VOCAL Review
Successful Online Teaching
The ability of the teacher to effectively infuse these
characteristics into their instructional practice- to
be VOCAL- will promote a supportive, challenging,
constructive, rigorous, and effective instructional
environment.
Characteristic 5 –
Leader-by
Example
Characteristic 1 –
Visible
Characteristic 4
– Analytical
Savery, J.R. (2005). BE VOCAL: Characteristics of
Successful Online Instructors. Journal of Interactive
Online Learning. Retrieved October 26, 2011 from
http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/viewarticle.cfm?v
olID=4&IssueID=15&ArticleID=73&Source=2
Characteristic 2–
Organized
Characteristic 3
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Compassionate
•Successful Online Teaching
Bibliography
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Boettcher, J.V. (2011). Ten Best Practices for Teaching Online: Quick Guide for New
Online Faculty.
http://www.designingforlearning.info/services/writing/ecoach/tenbest.html.
Accessed October 19, 2011. Designing for Learning 2006-2011
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The Hanover Research Council. (2009). Best Practices in Online Teaching Strategies.
http://www.hanoverresearch.com/library/assets/libPdfs/Best%20Practices%20in%20
Online%20Teaching%20Strategies%20-%20Membership.pdf Accessed October 19,
2011. The Hanover Research Council July 2009
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Savery, John R. (2005). “Be VOCAL: Characteristics of Successful Online Instructors.”
Journal of Interactive Online Learning. 4:2., Fall 2005. Pg. 141. See
http://www.ncolr.org/jiol/issues/pdf/4.2.6.pdf
VOCAL
Visible
Organized
Compassionate
Analytical
Leader-by example