From
Face-to-Face to Online
Distance learning has
had a dramatic impact on the way organizations teach, train, and learn. It is no longer necessary for individuals to
complete a training session or college course confined to a traditional
classroom setting. Different practices
of online teaching have provided opportunities for corporations and
universities to offer quality training to people who may otherwise be limited
to their services. Research has shown “distance
learning can be as effective as traditional instruction when the technologies
are appropriate for the instructional task, instructors provide timely feedback
to students, and levels of student interactivity are high”. (Durrington, et
al., 2006) However, in order to
provide an equivalent classroom experience online, these providers must make a
successful transition from face-to-face training to online instruction. “Designing your blended course involves much
more than ‘converting’ the content of an existing online or face-to-face course.” (Designing a Blended Course, 2013) This shift in instructions requires careful
consideration and preparation. Before
making the changes to online instruction, there are some best practice
guidelines any instructor may consider to make the transition a smooth and
successful one. Below is my list of popular
best practices that can be used to narrow the time necessary to make the change
from face-to-face to online instruction.
References
Designing a Blended Course. (2013). Retrieved Aug 2013, from University of
Illinois Springfield:
http://www.uis.edu/colrs/learning/pedagogy/blendeddesign/
Durrington, V. B. (2006, Mar 18). Strategies for
Enhancing Student Interactivity in an Online Environment. Retrieved Aug
20013, from redOrbit Your Universe Online:
http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/433631/strategies_for_enhancing_student_interactivity
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