TECS-TRAIN - A faculty mentoring program for enhancing quality, interaction, and communication in online and blended learning courses

Abstract

"TECS-TRAIN" is a faculty peer Mentoring program that was developed in the College of Technology and Computer Science (TECS) at East Carolina University (ECU). The purpose of the program is to advance standards of excellence and improve the quality of learning outcomes in both on campus and distance education courses. The foundation of the program is an online course that is continuously updated with anecdotes from faculty Mentees and introduction of new technology tools to enhance learning activities. TECS-TRAIN is a self-paced online training program for enhancing interaction, communication, and learning outcomes. The goal is to help new faculty teaching both online and blended courses offered by TECS. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2013.