Friday Knowledge Management 11:15-12:00 Assessing Instructor Involvement in the Online Learning Environment at University of Fairfax Janice Orcutt, Ed.S., Dean, Academic Systems, Services and Assessment, Academic Affairs, University of Fairfax A primary responsibility of the instructor, in any learning environment, is the facilitation of discourse that brings about critical thinking and higher-order learning, which result from articulation of thoughts and ideas with others. Interaction behaviors exhibited by the instructor (e.g., the frequency and volume of postings, the timing of feedback) influence the quality of facilitation in an asynchronous environment and serves as a vital component of what adult learners perceive as a successful learning experience. Assessment of instructor involvement using the Enterprise Reporting capabilities within the eCollege Learning Management System provides insight into faculty performance in the online classroom and supports the University’s goal of delivering the highest quality learning experience to adult students. [View Author Bio] Back