Share Paper: Social Media, Online Course Tools, Course Evaluation and Quality: Online Instructors’ Perspectives and Needs

  1. Timothy Lewis, Auburn University at Montgomery, United States
  2. Kellie Shumack, Auburn University at Montgomery, United States
  3. Brooke Burks, Auburn University at Montgomery, United States
Tuesday, October 20 11:15 AM-12:15 PM Alii II

Abstract: Innovations in online technologies have fueled a rapid expansion in distance education; therefore, it is essential to explore online instructors’ knowledge and use of e-Learning tools. Particularly, the study examined a) instructors’ motivation for teaching online; b) awareness of e-Learning tools available at their institution; c) barriers that prevent faculty from teaching online, c) sources of training/development for teaching online and the integration of e-Learning tools; d) how instructors use e-Learning tools for collaboration/online interactions and assessment; providing feedback, communication, and delivery of instruction/facilitation; e) similarities or differences in online course evaluation in comparison to face-to-face courses; f) and instructional ...