Silver Linings of the Pandemic for Future Teaching: Exploring Faculty Experiences on Online Teaching (Poster 19)

• In Event: Sunday Poster Session 1:15 pm
  In Poster Session: Online Teaching and Learning SIG Poster Session 2

Abstract

This study portrays the lived experiences of four faculty members striving to thrive in U.S. higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic while transitioning from in-person to remote teaching. Using a collaborative self-study as a methodological approach, the community of inquiry model guided us in examining our experiences and reflections on the challenges, struggles, and lessons learned with online teaching during unprecedented times. Our efforts to promote students’ learning in online spaces through academic, emotional, and social support will provide valuable recommendations for teacher-educators and higher education institutions to enhance their virtual teaching and student learning as we move into the post-pandemic era.

Authors

• Kyoung Jin Kim, University of North Texas

• Katie K. Koo, University of Georgia

• Jiyoon Yoon, University of Texas - Arlington

• Jungnam Kim, University of Nevada - Las Vegas