Building a Foundation of Teaching Excellence: Scaffolded Professional Development

Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 1:30PM–1:50PM ET
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Facilitated Playback/Simulive Session
Whether required or optional, faculty professional development offerings must be built upon a strong foundation and scaffolded to provide initial structure and support with increasing theoretical connections and practical applications. Understanding the faculty population and providing experiences that meet their needs, while providing an appropriate level of challenge, is critical. This session will explore a scaffolded approach to faculty development in online teaching, emphasizing foundational knowledge, gamified learning, and advanced certification. Essential for meeting faculty needs, these offerings provide structured support while challenging educators to excel in online instruction.

Presenters

  • Angela Atwell

    Executive Director - RCTLE, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • Sharron DeRosier

    Instructional Consultant, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide