Paper Info
Title
The Forgotten Teachers In K-12 Online Learning: Examining The Perceptions Of Teachers Who Develop K-12 Online Courses
Abstract
Like many K-12 online learning programs, the Illinois Virtual High School (IVHS) began by utilizing vendor content to populate its online courses. In its fourth year, the IVHS began a concerted effort to design more of its own online course content internals. The aim of this study was to examine the nature of the support needed and application of tools used by IVHS course developers. The data consisted of a two-part, web-based survey and telephone interviews that were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inductive analysis. The results showed these developers had a strong desire to use interactive elements in their course as well as working in cooperative teams. Further, developers were opposed to using a forced template, but indicated a need for general structural guidance and additional professional development. Finally, developers recommended that subject matter teacher-developers and multimedia specialists be split into two separate roles, and these individuals work together as a part of a design team. Further research should be conducted on the intended use of technology tools requested.
Year
DOI
Venue
2014
10.4018/ijopcd.2014070102
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ONLINE PEDAGOGY AND COURSE DESIGN
Keywords
DocType
Volume
Course Development, Instructional Designer, K-12 Online Learning, Online Tools, Virtual School
Journal
4
Issue
ISSN
Citations 
3
2155-6873
0
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.34
4
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Michael Kristopher Barbour100.34
David Adelstein200.34
Jonathan Morrison300.34