How Community College Faculty Members May Improve Student Learning Productivity in Their Online Courses |
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| Authors: | Katrina A Meyer |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Leadership , University of Memphis , Memphis , Tennessee , USA kmeyer@memphis.edu |
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| Abstract: | Eleven experienced community college faculty members were interviewed to elicit examples of how they improved student learning productivity in their online courses. The 11 faculty members represented eight different states, nine different fields or disciplines, and all were permanent or full-time faculty members at community colleges in the southern or western states. Based on a thematic analysis of the examples given, improvement in student learning occurred by (a) emphasizing seven approaches to increase student engagement, (b) using six different structuring tactics to focus student attention on learning, (c) using assessment techniques to improve learning, and (d) pursuing a personal passion for online teaching. These findings suggest that faculty can and do find ways to use different tools in different ways to improve student learning productivity in community colleges. |
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