Share Paper: Training Teacher Candidates to Teach in Online Learning Environments: An Analysis of Online Teaching Projects

  1. Troy Hernandez, Eastern Michigan University, United States
  2. Caleb Newman, Eastern Michigan University, United States
  3. Mike Seiler, Eastern Michigan University, United States
  4. Leanne Shultz, Eastern Michigan University, United States
  5. Michael McVey, Eastern Michigan University, United States
Tuesday, October 28 11:15-11:45 AM Grand Ballroom D

Abstract: The skills required to teach within an online learning environment are complicated and at least one Midwestern state requires entry-level teachers to be competent in online classrooms. A teacher-training program in that state instructs teacher candidates to use a Learning Management Systems (LMS) to develop a thematic unit. This study investigated the effectiveness of preparing teacher candidates for online teaching. Through a survey, interviews, and a review of student projects, the researchers evaluated this aspect of the teacher-training program. Despite slight differences in how professors taught their classes, the researchers concluded that although the pre-service teachers believed they were ready ...