The third of three items that scrolled through one of my open scholarship networks over the past few days.

Ensuring Virtual Success: Graduate Preparation to Teach Online in the K-12 Context

• July 2021

• DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7760-8.ch003

• In book: Handbook of Research on K-12 Blended and Virtual Learning Through the i²Flex Classroom Model
• Chapter: 3
• Publisher: IGI Global

• Barbara B. Lockee
• Mark Bond
• Alicia Johnson

Abstract – Very few academic programs in pre-service teacher education include opportunities for current and future K-12 educators to develop the necessary skills to teach in an online setting. While limited research has been done related to the preparation of teachers for online instruction, the evidence-based best practices in the field of instructional design and technology can inform graduate curriculum development in this area. This chapter presents a current review of academic programming and trends related to preparing K-12 educators to be effective teachers in online and blended learning environments. Additionally, essential skills and knowledge for teaching online in the K-12 context will be explored and recommendations made for curricular planning to meet these necessary competencies.