Face-to-Face (F2F) Teaching Verses Online Teaching

Whether instruction takes place in a face-to-face or online environment, subject matter content and pedagogy are of primary importance. The differences between the two lie in the media used and the teaching techniques. In the online world, active and apparent instructor involvement in courses  provides a positive effect that leads to enhanced student learning. Students need immediate and specific feedback so they can continue to advance through their online course.

Please watch the video below to hear the 2011 National Online Teacher of the Year, Kristin Kipp discuss the most effective ways to engage and connect with online students.

Next please click the link, Ten Tips for Effective Virtual Course Facilitation from EdTech Leaders Online (ETLO) to read a few important tips as you begin to teach online.

For additional information about Online Teaching and Learning, please click the link, Support Resources. Please note that you may browse over these resources at your convenience. Several of the pdf documents are long and may require you to revisit them at different times.

Video Attribution
Description: The 2011 National Online Teacher of the Year Jeffco 21st Century Virtual Academy, Kristin Kipp talks about the most effective ways to engage and connect with online students.
Source: Uploaded by Blackboard TV, YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fodaovV4Edc