TABLE 1

Core Competencies and Characteristics

Core CompetenciesCharacteristics of Core Competencies
Destination 1: Adult learning & understanding teaching at a distanceLearning theory
 Learning styles
 Methods for teaching adults
 Motivation
 Characteristics of distance learners
 Differences between distance and traditional environments
 Overview of effective distance teaching practices
Destination 2: Instructional design & course developmentNeeds assessment
 Writing objectives
 Choosing content and methods
 Choosing delivery strategies
 Assessment
 Roles of a development team
 Best practices
Destination 3: Delivery strategies for teaching at a distance & instructional technology resourcesWeb delivery/learning management systems
 Equipment/hardware (including video, CD-ROM/DVD)
 Communication tools
 Software (including course management systems, graphics)
 Expertise
 Technical support
 Funding
Destination 4: Advanced interaction methods & accessibilityThreaded discussions/chats as tools for communication
 Interactive teaching strategies
 Types of disabilities
 Legislation
 Considerations and options for designers
Destination 5: Planning and conducting evaluation & evaluation analysis and reportingPurposes
 Formative and summative evaluation
 Evaluation methods (surveys, focus groups, rubrics)
 Challenges of collecting data online
 Analyzing data
 Reporting results
Destination 6: Administrative issues & training and supportPrinciples of best practices
 Marketing
 Copyright
 Training of faculty and students
 Student support services
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