Mentoring Experiences of New Online Teachers: Voices of Graduate and Early Career Instructors
This research study explores the mentoring experiences of graduate student and early career instructors who teach online courses at a mid-size public university in the United States. As members of a centralized online learning unit that works with instructors teaching online courses across a range...
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This research study explores the mentoring experiences of graduate student and early career instructors who teach online courses at a mid-size public university in the United States. As members of a centralized online learning unit that works with instructors teaching online courses across a range of disciplines, we sought to better understand the mentoring experiences of instructors who are new to online teaching. Using a narrative methodology, we analyzed interview transcripts and found that graduate student and early career instructors have variable access to mentoring, experience different sources of mentoring, and engage with multiple types of mentoring. We found that graduate student instructors have more access to different sources and types of mentoring than early career instructors, but that both groups desired additional mentoring opportunities. Participants recognized the value of mentoring experiences as part of their overall professional development. We conclude with suggested actions for units looking to support mentoring for online instructors.
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| spelling | doaj-art-9d5fe588f03b400e824ecd4fc09e966a2025-08-20T02:12:14ZengUniversity of CalgaryTeaching & Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal2167-47792167-47872024-10-011210.20343/teachlearninqu.12.28Mentoring Experiences of New Online Teachers: Voices of Graduate and Early Career InstructorsHeather Garcia0Mary Ellen Dello Stritto1Oregon State University - EcampusOregon State University - Ecampus This research study explores the mentoring experiences of graduate student and early career instructors who teach online courses at a mid-size public university in the United States. As members of a centralized online learning unit that works with instructors teaching online courses across a range of disciplines, we sought to better understand the mentoring experiences of instructors who are new to online teaching. Using a narrative methodology, we analyzed interview transcripts and found that graduate student and early career instructors have variable access to mentoring, experience different sources of mentoring, and engage with multiple types of mentoring. We found that graduate student instructors have more access to different sources and types of mentoring than early career instructors, but that both groups desired additional mentoring opportunities. Participants recognized the value of mentoring experiences as part of their overall professional development. We conclude with suggested actions for units looking to support mentoring for online instructors. https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/TLI/article/view/78804mentoring online instructorsprofessional developmenthigher education |
| spellingShingle | Heather Garcia Mary Ellen Dello Stritto Mentoring Experiences of New Online Teachers: Voices of Graduate and Early Career Instructors Teaching & Learning Inquiry: The ISSOTL Journal mentoring online instructors professional development higher education |
| title | Mentoring Experiences of New Online Teachers: Voices of Graduate and Early Career Instructors |
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| title_short | Mentoring Experiences of New Online Teachers: Voices of Graduate and Early Career Instructors |
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