As virtual schools and courses gain traction and continue to grow, some experts say it’s imperative to recognize that online teachers need a special set of skills that are different from what their face-to-face counterparts need. Some virtual schools and states are adopting guidelines that require online teachers to respond to student e-mails within 24 hours and receive regular training on how to use new technologies for teaching online-only classes. Virtual schools are also honing their methods and procedures for evaluating online teachers, a process that can involve an extensive examination of how well the teachers communicate with students.

Join two experts from the world of online education as they discuss the evolving guidelines for online teachers and how new evaluation practices can improve virtual teaching.

Presenters:

Pam Birtolo, chief learning officer for the Orlando-based Florida Virtual School
Bryan Setser, chief executive officer for the North Carolina Virtual Public School

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