This session presents the findings from a study of online instruction and provides research-based ideas for effective online teaching strategies for specific courses. This quantitative comparative study investigated the commonalities and differences between perceived Community of Inquiry presences (cognitive, social and teaching) experienced by online community college students in major-specific and general education courses. The data was analyzed and each group’s preferences were compared. Come see how to enhance your online pedagogy for specific courses.

Presenter(s): Dr. Carol Billing, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; Dr. Allen Kitchel, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID; Dr. John Cannon, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID