Getting the Tap: Securing Continuous Online Work
by Steven N. Pyser, J.D. Whether from playing varsity football, neighborhood dodge ball, or attending the eighth grade dance with great optimism, we all remember the awkward moment waiting for an affirming tap on the shoulder–the signal one has been selected. Fast-forward the calendar. You are a credentialed, well-qualified and competent online faculty member. You have successfully finished your online training, mentorship, and have taught or course or two. The student surveys and faculty observations prove your competencies. Despite promises of work and statements you are “next” in the rotation, the phone doesn’t ring. You question whether the training was […]