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 * Virtual Teaching for Beginners **

Overview of Online Teaching & Learning
 * iNACOL Fast Facts About Online Learning
 * An Online Course in a Nutshell
 * Online Learning: It Comes in All Shapes & Sizes
 * iNACOL National Standards for Quality Online Teaching

Comparing Online & Face to Face Teaching & Learning
 * Wearing Four Pairs of Shoes - The Online Instructor
 * Facilitating Every Student in an Online Course


 * Be V.O.C.A.L.: Key Components of Successful Online Instructors **

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 * Sample Welcome to Students: [[file:SAMPLE WELCOME LETTER.docx]]
 * Sample Communication Guidelines: [[file:General Communication Guidelines.docx]] [[file:Guidelines for Phone Calls.docx]]
 * Fostering Critical Engagement in Online Discussions

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 * Checklist for Online Instructors: [[file:Online Instructors Checklist.pdf]]
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Task List for Online Instructors: [[file:Teaching Tasklist Template.doc]]

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Compassionate
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">media type="youtube" key="e8sJlUVd8B8" height="315" width="420"
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Activities to Promote Online Discussion
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instructional Strategies for Online Courses

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Analytical
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Strategies to Minimize Cheating Online
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">e-Cheating: Combating a 21st Century Problem
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Creating Authentic and Engaging Assignments in Your Online Course
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Strategies for Providing Feedback
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Grading Feedback & Response Times: [[file:Grading Feedback.docx]]

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Leader by Example
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Successful Online Discussion & Collaboration

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Wrap-up & Evaluation
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Final Questions/Comments
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Online Evaluation Form
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Course Title: Virtual Teaching for Beginners
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Instructor: Eric Lech
 * <span style="color: #000080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Date: June 19, 2012