Resources
There are a number of documents that may be helpful as you seek to understand the role of the online teacher. These documents are listed below and were used as input in the creation of this section. In some cases, content or resources have been taken directly from one of these documents as indicated in footnotes throughout the section. The specific references are found in the Footnote section below. If the publication is available online, a link is also provided.
Useful Documents
A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning. This iNACOL publication written by John Watson provides a good overview for people just getting started with online learning.
Examining Communication and Interaction in Online Teaching. The iNACOL Research Committee Issues brief provides information that is helpful for determining student interaction policies.
Funding and Policy Frameworks for Online Learning. This document from the iNACOL Promising Practices Series written by John Watson and Butch Gemin discusses the many factors that impact the policies and funding approaches for your online learning program.
Getting Students More Learning Time Online: Distance Education in Support of Expanded Learning Time in K-12 Schools. This Center for American Progress research publication written by Cathy Cavanaugh provides the research basis for expanding online learning opportunities to all schools.
Going Virtual: Unique Needs and Challenges of K-12 Online Teachers. This publication from Boise State University provides information about that status of professional development of K-12 online teachers.
Management and Operations of Online Programs. This document from the iNACOL Promising Practices Series written by John Watson and Butch Gemin provide information about all aspects of online learning program operations.
National Standards for Quality Online Teaching. Quality standards addressing online teaching and instructional design.
Online Teacher Support Programs: Mentoring and Coaching Models. This iNACOL publication provide information about how to provide support for your online teachers.
Professional Development for Virtual Schooling and Online Learning. This iNACOL Research Committee Issues Brief by Niki Davis and Ray Rose provides useful information for professional development policies.
Footnotes
1 Content excerpted from: Wicks, Matthew (2010). A National Primer on K-12 Online Learning. Version 2. International Association for K-12 Online Learning. Pages 15-17.
2 Watson, John * Gemin, Butch. (2009). iNACOL Promising Practices in Online Learning: Funding and Policy Frameworks for Online Learning. International Association for K-12 Online Learning. Page 14.
3 National Standards for Quality Online Teaching. (2008). International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
4 Wortmann, Karly. et. al. (2008). Online Teacher Support Programs: Mentoring and Coaching Models. International Association for K-12 Online Learning.
5The content for this section is from: Watson, John & Gemin, Butch. (2009). Promising Practices in Online Learning: Management and Operations of Online Programs. International Association for K-12 Online Learning. Page 11.
6 Davis, Niki and Rose, Ray. (2007). Professional Development for Virtual Schooling and Online Learning. International Association for K-12 Online Learning. Pages 17-19.