Online Teaching & Student Outcomes
This project studies how professional development for community college instructors changes perceptions of online teaching, instructional behavior, student behavior, and student outcomes.
Research question
How does professional development change online instructors' beliefs and course practices, and do those changes improve student participation and achievement?
Why it matters
As online enrollment grows, institutions need evidence about whether investments in instructor development translate into better learning experiences and outcomes, especially for students who have historically faced barriers in online courses.
About the project
The study connects professional-development participation with changes in faculty perceptions, course design, teaching behavior, student engagement, and academic performance.