Online Professional Development for Part-time Instructors: FaculTEA
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Michelle Bartlett, North Carolina State University, United States
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, in Washington, D.C., United States ISBN 978-1-939797-32-2 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC USA
Abstract
Online part-time faculty are an integral part of keeping online programs running and often contribute greatly to the instruction of online education However, part-time instructors in online environments often feel disconnected such as not being included in meetings or having interactions with peers This presentation will show how a new online tool, FaculTea, was used to engage online part-time instructors in professional development FaculTea is a quick 15-minute professional development for part-time faculty using Blackboard Collaborate Voice, video, chat talk area, PPT slides, and screen sharing can be used to discuss a specific topic For example, topics can include new tools or software to use in class, helpful tips for grading, creating rubrics, or interacting with students regarding controversial topics
Citation
Bartlett, M. (2018). Online Professional Development for Part-time Instructors: FaculTEA. In E. Langran & J. Borup (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 514-519). Washington, D.C., United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 28, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182573/.
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Slides
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