Learning Distance Teaching via Distance Learning: “E-Instructor Certificate Program”

For enhancement of quality and achievement in e-learning, instructors, who are possessing active roles in e-learning and wanting to support instructional processes with technology, have to be equipped with up-to-date information, skills and values for effective integration of technology into education. Therefore, in order to ensure the desired level of development, professional development opportunities should be provided to instructors. Under the light of these facts, for providing such an opportunity to instructors who want to take advantage of technology in distance education or traditional education, “e-Instructor Certificate Program” is organized. The purpose of this research study is to investigate to what extend the “e-Instructor Certificate Program” meet the expectations and successful. In accordance to evaluate the program, survey method is used, and opinions about the program have been obtained by means of a questionnaire including open-ended questions. According to results, instructors’ opinions about curriculum, content, instruction process, and e-Evaluation (X ̅≥4,4) were found to be positive in general. Nevertheless, improvements and updating according to suggestions (tasks, samples, number of courses, content, messages, online support etc.) were recommended