Faculty Perceptions of Online Group Work

Faculty Perceptions of Online Group Work

Focus group interviews with university instructors (tenured, tenure-track, and adjunct) were conducted to explore perceptions of online group work. Results indicated that instructors believe that group work is an essential tool for students' future lives and, therefore, a key component of the o...

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Veröffentlicht in:Quarterly review of distance education 2014-12, Vol.15 (4), p.37
Hauptverfasser: Morgan, Kari, Williams, Karen C, Cameron, Bruce A, Wade, Christine E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Best practice
Change Strategies
Collaboration
College Faculty
College students
Cooperative Learning
Data Analysis
Distance learning
Educational Practices
Faculty Development
Focus Groups
Interviews
Learning Processes
Online Courses
Online education
Online instruction
Professional development
Program Implementation
Teacher Attitudes
Teachers
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Teamwork
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Zusammenfassung:Focus group interviews with university instructors (tenured, tenure-track, and adjunct) were conducted to explore perceptions of online group work. Results indicated that instructors believe that group work is an essential tool for students' future lives and, therefore, a key component of the online classroom. They believe that professional development should be offered to distance instructors to encourage the use of best practice teaching (including group work) in online courses. Specific strategies for the successful implementation of online group projects were shared. Implications for practice related to faculty development, supporting outstanding teachers, and successful implementation of online group projects are presented.
ISSN:1528-3518
2169-1266