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The transition of an oral communication course from traditional face-to-face to the online format: A faculty perspective

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Lovell, Cydney A.
Copyright Year	2015
Abstract	The purpose of this study is to examine instructor experiences regarding their transition from the face-to-face teaching format to the online format of a basic oral communication course. Qualitative interviews were conducted with ten instructors who have transitioned their basic oral communication class to online. Participants were recruited using the Basic Communication Course Directors List Serv and NCA’s CRTNET. Interviews were conducted face-to-face and over the phone using a set of twelve semi-structured interview questions. Participants were instructors from both community colleges and universities. This qualitative study explores all aspects of the transition, including levels of instructor training, the importance of building and maintaining community in the online classroom as well as various challenges experienced by the instructors as a result of the transition. Instructors shared the view that institutions should offer formal training for those who wish to teach online. The study also uncovered that instructors feel it is extremely important to strive for community in the online classroom. Finally, this study revealed unique challenges experienced by instructors including the overall uniqueness of online instruction, the resistance of some peers to teach online, lack of consistent accountability with online instruction and the overall perception of rigor with the online format. THE TRANSITION OF AN ORAL COMMUNICATION COURSE FROM TRADITIONAL FACE-TO-FACE TO THE ONLINE FORMAT: A FACULTY PERSPECTIVE A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts Cydney A. Lovell University of Northern Iowa December 2015
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Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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