Online Teaching

The purpose of this book is to equip online educators with tools, techniques, and tips to conduct a successful online learning experience, encompassing preparation, design, and facilitation of effective outcomes that benefit learners and educators. It is structured to guide and support the online educator from design and development to delivery.

Mike Casey, MSE, instructor of Management Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Central Arkansas, holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, and is a National Board Certified Teacher of Mathematics. Throughout his career he has taught mathematics and computer science in secondary and post-secondary institutions both online and face-to-face and worked as an instructional designer focusing on the development and delivery of online courses.

Preface Chapter 1- Online Teaching and Learning: How this Book will Help You become a Better Online Instructor Chapter 2- Foundations and Formats of Online Teaching and Learning: Exploring the Extraordinary Benefits and Possible Pitfalls of Online Teaching and Learning Chapter 3- Course Organization and Learning Management: Developing a Course with Student Learning in Mind Chapter 4- Building Community and Effective Communication: Closing the Gap between the Online Instructor and Online Students Chapter 5- Course Layout and Instructional Design: Designing a Visually Engaging and Accessible Online Course Chapter 6- Course Information and Learner Support: Providing Students with Appropriate Learning Support Resources Chapter 7- Course Goals and Performance Assessments: Aligning to Course Goals and Developing Engaging Assessments Chapter 8- Data Analysis and Course Improvement: Recording Outcomes, Analyzing Data, and Interpreting Findings About the Authors