12-Month Timeline

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Phase I: Planning and Foundation (Months 1-3)

Month 1: Assessment and Communication Setup

Week 1-2:

• Review current new faculty hire process and identify integration points

• Conduct stakeholder analysis (HR, Academic Affairs, IT, Faculty Development and Student Government Association)

• Establish project leadership team and communication protocols

Week 3-4:

• Develop communication strategy for reaching new faculty

• Create initial contact templates and welcome materials

• Set up tracking system for new hires and their progress

Month 2: Research and Needs Analysis

Week 1-2:

• Survey current faculty about online teaching challenges and successes

• Interview recent new hires about their onboarding experience

• Research best practices from peer institutions

Week 3-4:

• Analyze student feedback data to identify common issues with online courses

• Document top student concerns and problems in online learning environments

• Compile research on online pedagogy and andragogy principles

Month 3: Goal Setting and Framework Development

Week 1-2:

• Goal 1 Development: Create framework for identifying and teaching online pedagogy styles and best practices

• Goal 2 Development: Design strategies for establishing expectations and building community

Week 3-4:

• Draft initial program outline and learning objectives

• Create assessment criteria for program effectiveness

• Develop timeline for remaining phases

 

Phase II: Faculty Learning Needs Analysis (Months 4-7)

Month 4: Pedagogical/Andragogical Assessment

Week 1-2:

• Design and distribute faculty learning style assessments

• Create inventory of current online teaching competencies

• Identify gaps in pedagogical knowledge specific to online environments

Week 3-4:

• Analyze assessment results and categorize faculty by experience level

• Map learning pathways based on individual needs

• Begin developing differentiated training approaches

Month 5: Content Development Analysis

Week 1-2:

• Audit existing course materials and identify online-ready content

• Assess faculty comfort levels with digital content creation tools

• Identify technical training needs (LMS, video creation, interactive tools)

Week 3-4:

• Research content development best practices for online learning

• Evaluate available institutional resources and support systems

• Create resource inventory for faculty reference

Month 6: Online Learning Environment Analysis

• Study institutional LMS capabilities and limitations

• Analyze student engagement patterns in existing online courses

• Identify technology barriers and solutions

Month 7: Comprehensive Needs Synthesis

Week 1-2:

• Compile all research findings into comprehensive needs assessment

• Prioritize training topics based on impact and urgency

• Create detailed learner profiles for different faculty segments

Week 3-4:

• Validate findings with faculty focus groups

• Refine program objectives based on collected data

• Finalize content development priorities

 

Phase III: Course Creation and Implementation (Months 8-12)

Month 8: Core Module Development

Week 1-2:

• Develop Module 1: Online Pedagogy Fundamentals

  • Adult learning principles in digital environments

  • Engagement strategies for online learners

  • Building presence and community online

Week 3-4:

• Develop Module 2: Course Design and Structure

  • Backward design principles for online courses

  • Creating clear learning pathways

  • Organizing content for online delivery

Month 9: Interactive Content Creation

Week 1-2:

• Develop Module 3: Content Development and Delivery

  • Video creation and editing basics

  • Interactive content tools and techniques

  • Accessibility in online content

Week 3-4:

• Develop Module 4: Assessment and Feedback

  • Online assessment strategies

  • Providing meaningful feedback remotely

  • Academic integrity in online environments

Month 10: Community and Support Systems

Week 1-2:

• Develop Module 5: Building Online Communities

  • Discussion facilitation techniques

  • Peer collaboration tools

  • Creating inclusive online spaces

Week 3-4:

• Develop Module 6: Technology Integration

  • LMS mastery and advanced features

  • Third-party tool integration

  • Troubleshooting common technical issues

Month 11: Program Integration and Testing

Week 1-2:

• Create program navigation and user interface

• Develop assessment and certification components

• Design mentorship and ongoing support systems

Week 3-4:

• Conduct beta testing with volunteer faculty

• Refine content based on feedback

• Create program evaluation instruments

Month 12: Launch Preparation and Pilot Implementation

Week 1-2:

• Finalize all course materials and resources

• Train facilitators and support staff

• Establish communication protocols for ongoing support

Week 3-4:

• Launch pilot program with first cohort of new faculty

• Implement feedback collection systems

• Begin continuous improvement process

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Reference

McQuiggan, Carol A., (2000). Faculty development for online teaching as a catalyst for

change. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks. Mar 2012 16(2):27-61. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ971044    

 

Rodrigues, C. A. (2019). Perceptions and knowledge of a university mission and vision

among faculty members: A mixed-methods study on the onboarding for full-time and adjunct faculty. ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Concordia University Irvine. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED609625

 

Thomas, D., & Brown, J.S., (2011). A new culture of learning: Cultivating the imagination for a world of constant change. Podium Publishing.