Faculty Resources
What is online learning at Penn Nursing?
Online Learning collaborates with Penn faculty on aspects of instructional design, digital pedagogy, and multimedia educational productions including:
- Fully Online, For-Credit Courses
- Online Student Communities
- Flipped and Hybrid Learning Experiences
- Live Broadcasts of Information Sessions and Educational Events
To help make your online teaching experience the best possible, access the Technology Orientation for Online Learning:
FAQs
Is online teaching right for me and my course topic? |
Faculty members often need to rethink the design of their course and consider a variety of new instructional techniques to enhance student learning. There are great benefits to teaching online but challenges, as well. Penn Nursing ITS is available to discuss needs and propose solutions. |
Is online learning right for my students? |
Resources are available to help students determine if online learning is a good choice for them, including video demonstrations of the platforms to introduce students to this environment. Additional screencasts and tutorials exist to prepare students for their online classes. In instances where students want to earn credit over the summer term to fulfill course requirements, Online Learning is a terrific choice, no matter where students spend the summer. |
What is synchronous vs asynchronous learning? |
Asynchronous classes are just the opposite. Instructors provide materials, lectures, tests, and assignments that can be accessed at any time. Students may be given a timeframe – usually a one week window – during which they need to connect at least once or twice. But overall, students are free to contribute whenever they choose. |
How much work is involved in course conversion? |
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What are the benefits and incentives for online teaching? |
Benefits to students and faculty members include flexibility, access, and convenience since the courses can be taken and delivered from any location. Successful online programs can also lead to increased satisfaction, higher retention and enrollment for students, and greater productivity for faculty. |
What training and resources are available for online teaching? |
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What are the copyright and intellectual property policies? |
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Find out if you are prepared for online learning by taking the quiz below:
Looking for more resources? Sign up for our Orientation to Nursing Online Teaching on Canvas or look at the faculty Canvas Support Guides.