Transitioning to E-Learning: Teaching the Teachers

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Author(s): Bethany Bovard (New Mexico State University, USA), Susan Bussmann (New Mexico State University, USA), Julia Parra (New Mexico State University, USA)and Carmen Gonzales (New Mexico State University, USA)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 18
Source title: Web-Based Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-963-7.ch019

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Web-Based Teaching & Learning

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This case study explores the ongoing development of an online instructor training program, initiated in Spring 2002. Involvement of the learner-instructors (professional development instructors learning to teach online) in thedesign and development of this online instructor training program was key to its overall success. Significant outcomes of the program include a core group of experienced and highly dedicated online instructors, a new model for continuous professional development and support, and the formation of an active and dynamic learning community.

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