Online Teaching

Mike Casey, MSE, instructor of Management Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas, holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, and is a National Board Certified Teacher of Mathematics. Throughout his career he has taught mathematics and computer science in secondary and post-secondary institutions both online and face-to-face and worked as an instructional designer focusing on the development and delivery of online courses. Erin Shaw is an assistant professor for the Department of Leadership Studies at the University of Central Arkansas and is an adjunct faculty member for the Instructional Design and Technology Department at the University of Memphis where she earned her Ed.D. in Instructional Design and Technology. She served in K-12 education for 24 years and is National Board certified and received the AAIM School Library Media Specialist of the Year award in 2014.Jeff L. Whittingham, PhD, professor of Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Central Arkansas, has research interest in online teaching, literacy, and educational technology. He spent 13 years in K-12 education and is completing his sixteenth year in higher education with numerous peer-reviewed publications and was the lead editor of Technological Tools in the Literacy Classroom.Nancy P. Gallavan, PhD, professor of Teacher Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Central Arkansas, specializes in classroom assessments, cultural competence, social studies education, and internship supervision in their nationally recognized MAT Program. With 20 years of experience in K-12 education, 25 years of experience in higher education, and approximately 200 peer-reviewed publications across her areas of expertise, Nancy has received awards for teaching, service, and scholarship.

When I began teaching online High School, I would have loved a resource such as this. The first year I taught online was a lot of trial and error on how to adapt the teaching strategies I utilized in the brick and mortar classroom to my online classes. The practical, step-by-step approach of this book will on-board new online teachers faster, while establishing stronger confidence in the way they engage and interact with students in a virtual environment. It's a must-read guidebook for all virtual teachers and administrators of all school levels!

• PrefaceChapter 1- Online Teaching and Learning: How this Book will Help You become a Better Online InstructorChapter 2- Foundations and Formats of Online Teaching and Learning: Exploring the Extraordinary Benefits and Possible Pitfalls of Online Teaching and LearningChapter 3- Course Organization and Learning Management: Developing a Course with Student Learning in MindChapter 4- Building Community and Effective Communication: Closing the Gap between the Online Instructor and Online StudentsChapter 5- Course Layout and Instructional Design: Designing a Visually Engaging and Accessible Online CourseChapter 6- Course Information and Learner Support: Providing Students with Appropriate Learning Support ResourcesChapter 7- Course Goals and Performance Assessments: Aligning to Course Goals and Developing Engaging AssessmentsChapter 8- Data Analysis and Course Improvement: Recording Outcomes, Analyzing Data, and Interpreting FindingsAbout the Authors