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For a variety of reasons, online education is an increasingly viable option for many
students seeking to further their education. Because of this, the demand for online
instructors continues to increase. Instructors transitioning to the online environment
from the traditional classroom may find teaching online overwhelming. While some
practices from the traditional classroom may apply in the new environment, there are
many strategies that are unique to online learning. Additionally, the field of online
instruction is changing so rapidly that the techniques for teaching online must be
revisited regularly as well.
This paper explores research regarding some current strategies for teaching online for
both new and current online instructors. The practices examined include training,
organizing the course, remaining proactive, providing regular and timely
communication, maintaining a presence in the classroom, facilitating effective
discussion boards, scaffolding, and desiring to improve one’s online instruction. By
utilizing these techniques in one’s courses, online instructors are several steps closer to
successful and satisfied students excited to continue learning in the online
environment.
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