The Changed Role of Professor in Online Courses

Scott Reid
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Scott Reid: Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada

International Journal of Online Pedagogy and Course Design (IJOPCD), 2012, vol. 2, issue 1, 21-36

Abstract: This qualitative research paper examines how the role of a university professor changes in asynchronous online courses and makes analytical comments about the significance of these changes. Semi-structured interviews with 32 professors who have taught online courses provide insight into the perspective of early adopters of this relatively new technology. The findings highlight several issues such as; the skills needed, the flow of information, the less centralized role of the professor, variations based on personality, the pre-planning required, and how previous experience impacts on the degree of role change required.

Date: 2012
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