Peer Review

Assessment Measures: Pre-Tests for Successful Distance Teaching and Learning?

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Reviewed:: Jan 6, 2026 by Faculty Development

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Overview:

Online Teaching and Learning: Faculty Development Guide provides practical strategies and considerations for faculty moving to online instruction. It addresses course design, communication, and assessment in virtual environments.

Although the research arose from a graduate level seminar in Clinical Bioethics, the discussion found in the paper comes from Dr. Buchanan's dissertation, entitled, "Articulating a Web-based Pedagogy: A Qualitative Examination."

Type of Material:

Reference Material

Recommended Uses:

Faculty development workshops, self-paced professional learning, onboarding for online instructors.

The material would be useful for anyone considering online teaching or those acquainting themselves with the scholarship of distance education.
This resource might be used for independent learning, discussedin groups, presented in a class or for faculty development.

Technical Requirements:

Internet access with web browser

(Reviewer Used Chrome)

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Equip faculty with foundational knowledge and best practices for effective online teaching.Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Analyze the essential components of quality online instruction
- Identify how qualities of online instruction contribute to successful teaching
- Understand how student and faculty roles impact the online classroom
Evaluate readiness for online learning environments
- Identify admissions criteria for online students
- Apply pre-assessment measures for web-based learners
- Recognize when web-based learning may not be appropriate for certain students
Assess faculty preparedness for online teaching
- Identify key questions for assessing online faculty qualifications
- Complete self-assessment surveys to evaluate readiness to teach online
- Determine personal preparedness before beginning online instruction

Target Student Population:

Higher education faculty and instructional designers.

College General Ed, Graduate School

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic teaching experience and familiarity with LMS platforms.

Use of a computer, college level reading

Content Quality

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Strengths:

The content is clear, concise, informaed by scholarship and grounded in the pedagogy.

Aligns with accepted online teaching principles; examples are practical.

Highly relevant for faculty development in distance education.

Comprehensive coverage of essential topics; clear explanations.

Concerns:

The research and terminology are not current. Contains outdated references and static design; lacks current technology integration.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

The article provides comprehensive information, is well organized and is easy to read.

Good foundational resource for new online instructors.

Concerns:

The research and terminology are relevant but outdated. Could benefit from current references, multimedia or case studies.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

Simple navigation; no technical barriers.

The information is engaging and clearly presented

Well organized online paper; easy to follow; clearly defined

Concerns:

Navigating through the aritcle is achieved by scrolling through the text, or onecould print the material and read it.

Visual appeal and formatting of text should be considered for ease of reading

Visual design is dated; and swo may not be mobile-friendly/Multi-device compatable.

Other Issues and Comments:: No other issues are observed
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