Helping Faculty Transition to Online Teaching with Hybrid Classes

August 9, 2011 - 8:07pm | by judyoskam
Presenter(s)
Judy Oskam (Texas State University, US)
Session Information
November 10, 2011 - 4:30pm
Track: 
Learning Effectiveness
Areas of Special Interest: 
Practical Application
Institutional Level: 
Universities and Four Year Institutions
Audience Level: 
All
Session Type: 
Poster Session
Location: 
Southern Hemisphere I-III
Abstract
Some faculty avoid teaching online because they don't know how to begin. The idea of never seeing students in person is a mind shift for professors more familiar with teaching in traditional classrooms. Hybrid classes provide faculty with the best of both worlds. This poster presents strategies for course design.
Extended Abstract
Blended or hybrid courses can help faculty make the transition to online teaching. The goal of this presentation is to provide successful course design strategies so faculty and administrators understand the benefits of blended or hybrid courses. Course examples will be provided. Hybrid courses meet 3-5 times a semester with the remainder of the class completed online. This format allows faculty the opportunity to connect with students in a traditional manner while moving content online into the university learning management system. A preliminary survey was conducted with undergraduate students in a fall 2010 hybrid Introduction to Public Relations class (n=31) to determine their preferred class format. Survey participants also provided suggestions for students taking online classes. This poster presents strategies for successful hybrid course design.
Final Presentation: 
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Lead Presenter

Judy Oskam joined the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Texas State University as Associate Professor and Associate Director for Round Rock Programs in fall 2006. Before joining Texas State University, she was an associate professor in the College of Mass Communications at Texas Tech University. Oskam has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV/Film from the University of North Texas, a Master of Science degree in Mass Communications and Doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Oklahoma State University. She served as the 2008-2009 President for the Southwest Education Council for Journalism and Mass Communication. An award-winning teacher, Oskam enjoys integrating media technology into her classroom. She teaches hybrid, online and traditional courses.

Presenter 1 Email: 
oskam@txstate.edu