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Feeling Like a First Year Teacher: Toward Becoming a Successful Online Instructor

Feeling Like a First Year Teacher: Toward Becoming a Successful Online Instructor
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Author(s): Lloyd P. Rieber (University of Georgia, USA), Gregory M. Francom (University of Georgia, USA)and Lucas John Jensen (University of Georgia, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 16
Source title: Technology Integration in Higher Education: Social and Organizational Aspects
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Daniel W. Surry (University of South Alabama, USA), Robert M. Gray Jr. (University of South Alabama, USA)and James R. Stefurak (University of South Alabama, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-147-8.ch004

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Abstract

An ever increasing number of college instructors are finding themselves asked or required to teach online. While some embrace this opportunity, others are making this transition with some reluctance. The move from face-to-face to online teaching can be difficult, and unprepared instructors may become discouraged or, even worse, may allow mediocrity to creep into their teaching. In this chapter, a different perspective is offered to instructors who are experienced, but new to online learning to help them make the adjustment—imagining once again themselves as first year teachers. Doing so should help them to revisit the enthusiasm, daring, exhilaration, and yes, even terror that they experienced when they first began teaching. Three fundamental principles are offered to guide college teachers in their earliest online teaching experiences. Examples are provided to show how one instructor found innovative ways to use online technology that were consistent with his teaching style.

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