
ERIC Number: EJ727787
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2003-Mar-22
Pages: 4
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1045-1595
EISSN: N/A
Best Practices for Online Facilitation
Merrill, Henry S.
Adult Learning, v14 n2 p13 Spr 2003
In this article, the author provides an overview of the best instructional design and delivery practices for facilitating online courses. Many factors that contribute to effectively facilitating an online course are discussed, including student expectations and experience with technology, understanding the types of technologies used, effective course design, the multiple roles of the facilitator, and developing effective groups. The facilitator needs to be able to weave an effective learning experience from these interactive elements that is appropriate for the specific online audience. (Contains 9 resources.)
Descriptors: Online Courses, Adult Learning, Computer Literacy, Distance Education, Information Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Practices, Educational Technology, Teacher Role
American Association for Adult & Continuing Education, 10111 Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway, Suite 200C, Bowie, MD 20720. Tel: 301-459-6261; Fax: 301-459-6241.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A