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This is a general discussion forum for the following learning topic:
Managing Online Faculty at a Distance --> On-boarding New Faculty
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
When orienting online faculty to the course they will be teaching, it would be beneficial to have an online orientation in stages rather than a one-time orientation.
This module provided valuable insights into the importance of structured onboarding for new online faculty. I learned that a well-designed onboarding process not only helps faculty acclimate to institutional expectations but also fosters engagement, confidence, and long-term success. Key takeaways include the necessity of clear communication, mentorship opportunities, and continuous professional development to support faculty in navigating online teaching environments.
Onboarding new faculty is extremely important. Faculty should be provided the opportunity to understand expectations, LMS platform and "way of working" prior to starting. This will not only help the faculty member get acclimated to everything but can also ensure faculty member is prepared. Preparation, understanding, communication and engagement can lead to overall good learning experience for students.
He aprendido a cerca de las consideraciones antes de contratar profesorado.
Por lo que, antes de contratar tendré en cuenta las normas generales de empleo y los requisitos específicos del profesorado.
In terms of regualtory affairs, general employment regulations , as well as specific faculty requirements must be met when hiring faculty in any state.
Explaining how the policies keep everything compliant with accreditation is beneficial for faculty to know what's a crucial focus.
Providing new faculty a robust orientation is crucial for their success. The orientation needs to be multifaceted and a combination of synchronous and asynchronous activities.
Onboarding new faculty is a critical process to ensure they feel supported, informed, and integrated into the institution’s culture. A well-structured onboarding program can help new faculty become effective and confident in their roles, while also fostering a sense of community and engagement.
Idividual requirements as well and state requirements are important to consider when hiring faculty.
I think the importance of faculty knowing the expectations as an online instructor and also knowing ahead the criteria by which they are evaluated.
Faculty onboarding for online courses requires consistent oversight to ensure faculty have successfully completed each aspect of training.
New faculty need lots of review for their courses to ensure that they are meeting the requirements of feedback for students and for graded online assignments.
The best way to orient new faculty is to utilize the LMS in their orientation. This will give them familiarity from the students perspective.
Online faculty need a robust orientation prior to teaching their first class in order to help them be successful.
Ensure faculty are thoroughly onboarded on all facets of their requirements, but spread out that onboarding over a period of time.
Understanding the reasoning behind accreditation standards gives new faculty a great insight as to WHY they must follow the standards. Seeing and knowing what the standards are allows new faculty to ask any questions if they see something they might not understand.
The institution should have a detailed, outlined training plan to ensure new faculty are trained fully to the institutions policies, regulations, and procedures.
I found myself re-thinking how we onboard and train new faculty members. Although I feel we do a good job, it seems to me we could be doing so in a more thoughtful, streamlined manner.