Creating and Implementing Faculty Online Teaching Standards: Our
JourneyJanine Lim
Associate Dean, Online Higher [email protected]
Andrews Universitywww.andrews.edu/distance/dlit/
Pre-2011 Version: Policy, Procedures and Best Practices Development Plan – provides the teacher with a well thought out
plan of action for the development of a successful online course. Technology Plan – gives the teacher an opportunity to explore the
technology available for delivering online learning opportunities. Communication Plan – demonstrates the communication
practices that are hoped for in an online course. Implementation Plan – provides the teacher with a course of
action to make the online course successful during the length of the course.
Review Plan – allows for feedback, assessment, and research of the online learning experience.
2012 Andrews University Standards for Teaching Online Faith Integration Critical Thinking Student Reflection Faculty Presence Learning Community Stimulating Learning Experiences Web Quality
Review Process
Syllabus Review
20% Student Survey
Self-Review
and External Reviews
Tech to Support the Review ProcessOnline Google
Form: Faculty & External Reviewers
Import into AccessPDF results for
each course
20% Student Survey
Catching Up on Reviews Fall 2012: Stopped reviewed and built the new
process Spring 2013: 10 courses reviewed; 5 external
reviewers recruited Summer 2013: Didn’t have time, reviewed in fall
2013 Fall 2013: 44 courses reviewed Spring 2014: 15 courses reviewed Looking forward:
Newly developed courses 20-ish Physical Therapy online courses 60+ self-paced courses
Reviewing the Review Process
Reviewing the Review Process
Reviewing the Standards
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