The document outlines 10 points for effective online instruction and policies/procedures needed to support it. The 10 points are: 1) establish an instructor presence, 2) present organized lesson plans, 3) be technologically competent, 4) be passionate about the subject, 5) provide timely feedback, 6) gauge and motivate student progress, 7) enforce disciplinary guidelines, 8) make the course their own, 9) use instructor resources, and 10) foster an online learning community. Support resources for instructors include a web portal, faculty handbook, and training for educational software.

1. 10 Points as to
what Constitutes
Effective Online
Instruction
Also essential
POLICYS AND PROCEDURES

2. POINT ONE

3. 1. Create a
presence
Establish patterns of
communication, respond to
students questions within 24
hours, Be online at least five
days a week, Have a instructor
profile, the student should be
aware of resources available to
avoid roadblocks, frustration.

4. POINT TWO

5. 2. Be Logical
and Organized
 Present Lesson Plans/Data in
a organized manner. The
idea here is to do everything
possible to orient the student.
The student needs to be like
a finely aligned car that
travels straight down the
road and in the event of a
pothole recovers quickly.

6. POINT THREE

7. 3. The Instructor
needs to be
technologically
competent
The instructor like the captain
of the boat has to be familiar
with the tools of the trade in
order to successfully navigate
the waters of the digital
environment.

8. POINT FOUR

9. 4. A instructor should be passionate
about his or her subject
 Student’s need relevant
current content (I am
thinking here in terms of
technology especially
because it is my field). The
instructor needs to be well
acquainted with the subject
he or she teaches. The instructor
should be constantly vigilant
with what is new in his or her
field.

10. POINT FIVE

11. 5. The Instructor
should provide
feedback
An instructor should provide
clear, concise, constructive
feedback to students in a
timely manner. Feedback
should emphasize what is
positive in the students work
providing encouragement.

12. POINT SIX

13. 6. The instructor should be able to gauge
and motivate his student’s progress
 The rubric is a tool for
assessment of the student’s
work and progress. The
instructor should be able to
see impairments in the
progress of the student and
respond accordingly.

14. POINT SEVEN

15. 7. The instructor
should exercise
disciplinary
competency
Guidelines should be in place
and executed by the instructor.
Timelines have to be met,
writing has to be done using
the APA or MLA guidelines.
School policy must be
enforced. Clear expectations
each week should be made
concerning the work due.

16. POINT EIGHT

17. 8. The instructor should make the
course his or her own
 The instructor should show his
or her expertise, passion on
the subject, provide at least
weekly updates on what is
new in the field. The
instructors profile should be
well laid out. The instructor
should replace the digital
representation of him or
herself with something vital,
warmer and human as soon
as possible.

18. POINT NINE

19. 9. Use Instructor resources
 Online schools have huge
reservoirs of information and
help for instructors in the
event a problem arises.

20. POINT TEN

21. 10. Create a
online course
community
Use blogs, discussion boards
fostering collaboration among
students. This provides different
levels of communication as
well as support and critical
thinking.

22. Policy’s and
Procedures
REQUIRED FOR A FUNCTIONING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Student Code of Conduct
Copyright and Fair Use
Policy on Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment
Anti Violence Policy
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Adjunct Review and Evaluation
Academic Honesty Policy

23. SUPPORTRESOURCES FOR THE DIGITAL INSTRUCTOR
A Web Portal, connection to Admin,
Advising and help with course.
FACULTY HANDBOOK.
TRAINING IF NEEDED FOR EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE.