Best Practices Workshop Presentation
Best Online Instructional Practices Study
Husein Abdul-Hamid, Director, IRAHE

The Best Instructional Practices track was organized around IRAHE's ongoing study of best online instructional practices. A videotaped panel discussion spotlighted exemplary faculty who shared their teaching strategies.  Instructional principles and strategies linked to high student satisfaction and retention were highlighted in the study and in the presentation by IRAHE's Director, Husein Abdul-Hamid, that explained the study and its findings.

A few examples of these strategies are the following:

  • Clearly state the course learning objectives in the syllabus and a timeline for meeting the objectives
  • Develop and maintain organization, structure, and a visible presence in the online classroom
  • Continually provide feedback on student performance
  • Clearly express grading requirements through the use of matrices and rubrics
  • Encourage students to draw on their own experiences on the job or in other non-course activities
  • Provide multiple opportunities for students to apply their learning
Video Highlights of the IRAHE Panel Discussion on Best Practices

Clip 1: Kevin Michel of the School of Undergraduate Studies, Accounting, discusses "Providing Feedback".
(Length: 1:31) view clip1

Clip 2: James Howard of the Graduate School, General Management Programs, discusses "Timely Feedback".
(Length: 1:41) view clip 2

Clip 3: James Howard of the Graduate School, General Management Programs, discusses "Grading Rubrics".
(Length: 1:45) view clip 3

Clip 4: Cynthia Whitesel of the School of Undergraduate Studies, Communication, discusses "Grading Rubrics" and "Feedback".
(Length: 2:41) view clip 4

Clip 5: Cynthia Whitesel of the School of Undergraduate Studies, Communication, discusses "Group Work" and "Conference Interaction".
(Length: 2:27) view clip 5

Clip 6: Kathleen Edwards of the Graduate School, General Management Programs, discusses "Interaction" and "Feedback".
(Length: 1:54) view clip 6

Clip 7: Penny Ittner of the School of Undergraduate Studies, Business and Management, along with other panel members, discuss "Facilitating Group Work".
(Length: 2:44) view clip 7

Clip 8: Lee Allen of the Graduate School, Education, Kathleen Edwards, of the Graduate School, General Management Programs, and Cynthia Witesel of the School of Undergraduate Studies, Communication, discuss "Guest Speakers".
(Length: 4:43) view clip 8
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