Conference Session

Studies in Faculty Development

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin Ashley Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stacy L. Chiaramonte, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Beth Wilson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kate Beverage, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rachel LeBlanc, Worcester PoIytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jody Reis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Quality Matters and OLC Pillars. Along with this, a best practice syllabus templatewas developed as well. These were endorsed by the faculty participating in an ad-hoc onlinesteering committee at the university. While not formally endorsed by faculty governance, thesedocuments have been provided to all instructors teaching online since that time and thoseinstructors have indicated that both documents are helpful resources.The best practices tool provides faculty with guidance on online delivery and setting up theircourse site. It focuses on eight areas designed for faculty to check when developing or updatingtheir online course. The areas are: 1. Course Organization and Introduction 2. Syllabus and Schedule 3. Learning Competencies