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I started teaching online in 2000, as part of a pilot project sponsored by the community colleges in the state. My American Literature II course was the first and only online, and it had 35 students.

Over the years as an online instructor, I've gone through at least 4 different versions of Bb, experimented with various platforms such as D2L and WebCT, taught 4 different courses, taught at 2 different institutions, trained or assisted 5 different Distance Learning Coordinators, helped or trained at least 15 new instructors, given 4 presentations about the online experience. Here's what I think as an online instructor: 1) Technology changes. Get used to change, and embrace it. You certainly can't stop it. 2) Not everyone wants technology. Don't bother to argue with them, just wait for the train to roll over them and step over. 3) You don't have to learn every bell and whistle, and you probably shouldn't teach with every single one either. 4) Some students need handholding throug...See More
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bernoulli With the increased cost of gasoline, I am considering making some of my face-to-face classes into "slightly" hybrid classes with about 25% on-line. For example, for a class that meets two times each week, that would be one on-line class every other week. Part of my strategy is that if it works out well, I could make a few more classes on-line the n...See More
Jun 30, 2008
TenaPA You are obviously the one on the site with the most experience and know the ins and outs of online teaching. I wish to find out about jobs that are available now needing online professors/teachers. I find each site I go to has plenty of information about the learning programs of the facilities, but little to no info. about the teaching aspect. ...See More
Aug 9, 2008
bernoulli On 8/09/08, TenaPA wrote: > You are obviously the one on the site with the most experience and > know the ins and outs of online teaching. I wish to find out > about jobs that are available now needing online > professors/teachers. I find each site I go to has plenty of > information about the learning programs of the facilities, but...See More
Aug 10, 2008
bernoulli Sorry. Using my daughter's MAC and don't what what does what.

Not sure who you are responding to, but I do not consider myself qualified to give you any advice. All my on-line teaching was with two universities I have been teaching at since before on-line classes existed. So, I have not had to find a job.

Good luck!

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Aug 10, 2008
marjoryt 1. Don't wait for an advertised opening. If you wait for the ad, it's already been filled. Apply at anyplace that offers online ed. 2. Find out who offers online ed and GED. In this state, that's the baliwick of community colleges, but a very few 4 year colleges offer limited programs. Be aware, some colleges separate the GED from the college; I do...See More
Aug 18, 2008


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