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What is Online Professional Development

Chapter 47
Encyclopedia of Information Communication Technologies and Adult Education Integration
Refers to professional development workshops, courses and programs that are primarily delivered online following asynchronous or synchronous approaches depending on the nature of topics and goals.
Published in Chapter:
Helping Faculty Design Online Courses in Higher Education
Victor M. Hernández-Gantes (University of South Florida, USA)
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 16
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61692-906-0.ch047
Abstract
The steady growth of online education has created increasing demands for faculty to design and teach online courses. At issue is the limited pedagogical preparation of higher education faculty hindering motivation to participate or the quality of their online teaching experiences. To address this issue faculty development supports are needed to help faculty transition into online teaching. This article provides an overview of related issues and a sample of emerging faculty development models followed with a description of a promising model integrating design, pedagogical, use of technology, and assessment considerations and adult development, learning, and planning principles. Emerging trends stemming from the review of related issues are also highlighted.
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Chapter 17
Informal Individual Learning via Virtual Professional Development: A Proposal for Massive Open Online Professional Informal Individual Learning (MOOPIL)
Professional development delivered via the web in a formal class structure or an informal, individual structure. It may include video, visuals, interactives, readings, assessments, discussions, and other learning materials.
Published in Chapter: Informal Individual Learning via Virtual Professional Development: A Proposal for Massive Open Online Professional Informal Individual Learning (MOOPIL); From: Handbook of Research on Innovative Technology Integration in Higher Education
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