GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS' KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF COURSE MANAGEMENT TOOLS

This study examined Graduate Teaching Assistants' (GTAs) use of e-Learning tools in support of instruction for undergraduate courses, including awareness of available e-Learning tools; sources of training/development for teaching online and integration of e - Learning tools; using e-Learning to...

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Published in:International journal of university teaching and faculty development 2012-07, Vol.3 (3), p.223
Main Authors: Lewis, Timothy D, Rice, Margaret L, Price, Geoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Collaboration
Colleges & universities
Distance learning
Educational Environment
Educational Needs
Educational technology
Electronic Learning
Faculty Development
Higher education
Instructional design
Learning management systems
Online Courses
Online instruction
Pedagogy
Professional development
Quality
School environment
Student Interests
Students
Teaching assistants
Teaching Methods
Web 2.0
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Summary:This study examined Graduate Teaching Assistants' (GTAs) use of e-Learning tools in support of instruction for undergraduate courses, including awareness of available e-Learning tools; sources of training/development for teaching online and integration of e - Learning tools; using e-Learning tools for collaboration/online interactions, assessment, providing feedback, communication, and delivering instruction/facilitation. The study was conducted at a southeastern research university. GTAs were sent an online survey of 37 items concerning tools in eLearning including Live Classroom, Web Links, Turnitin, Discussion Board, Mail, Chat, multimedia, Assignments and Assessments. One hundred thirty-one GTAs participated in the study. Findings indicated that most participants were unfamiliar with or did not use many of the available tools. Many participants would like more training in how to use e-Learning and the advantages and disadvantages of using particular tools. The study indicates universities need to provide more support and development for GTAs' use of e-Learning tools for online teaching success.
ISSN:1949-4947
2374-1015