
JOLT: Journal of Online Learning and Teaching
Michelle Scribner-MacLean
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Graduate School of Education
Lowell, MA USA
Michelle_ScribnerMacLean@uml.edu
Heather Miller
Richard Riley School of Education
Walden University, USA
heather.miller@waldenu.edu
Abstract
A co-teaching online environment has the potential to help more efficiently meet the needs of online learners and provide greater satisfaction for instructors. A well-trained pair of instructors can complement each other, meeting student needs in a timely manner, as well as providing students with the opportunity to view topics from different perspectives, and to gain more in-depth feedback about their work. Specific strategies for a successful online co-teaching experience, including: how to create a successful online learning community; achieve effective course management; provide systematic, in-depth assessment of student learning; and providing timely feedback will be addressed. Methods to improve upon one-another’s teaching strengths will be introduced as well as building community between your peer co-teacher and students.
Keywords : co-teaching, team teaching, online teachin
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Source: jolt.merlot.org
I’ve had the chance to team-teach with a number of interns at UW-Stout. I’ve also worked in other venues as part of a teaching team. I (almost) always enjoy the experience. Extra eyes on the class, a variety of perspectives and ideas; it all adds up to a value added learning and teaching experience for all.
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