Last modified: 2015-09-29
Abstract
Online learning continues to grow as universities look for ways to use technology in course delivery. In general administrators have been more excited about online learning options than faculty. Many faculty members have doubts about course content and quality and believe teaching online takes longer than a face to face course. Thus, many have resisted the online format. Specifically, many are afraid of the technology, the time commitment and that he/she would not be as effective in an online environment. While much research on online development is devoted to collaboration between instructional designers and the faculty member in developing online courses, there has not been much research concerning two or more faculty members collaborating in developing online courses. In 2013 two faculty members from different branches of Penn State developed an online Introduction to Marketing class together and each taught the class separately at their perspective campuses.   The experience reduced the time to develop and provided another person to share ideas and best practices. This paper will share what was learned to help those wishing to collaborate in the development of an online course.