Okla. Admin. Code § 777:15-3-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 777:15-3-4 - Online instructor responsibilities

(a)Qualifications. Teachers-of-record for instructor-embedded courses shall be:

(1) certified in Oklahoma or another state to teach in the content area of the course offered; or

(2) a faculty member at an accredited institution of higher education, possessing the specific content expertise necessary to teach the course.

(b)Professional Development in Online Instruction. Horizon faculty will undergo annual training to develop and maintain instructional effectiveness in an online environment. Horizon: Digitally Enhanced Campus will provide this training to Horizon faculty and those who serve as teachers-of-record within the Receiving District.

(c)Communication. Horizon faculty will communicate directly with parents and school allies through the communication tools embedded within the Horizon online learning platform. At a minimum, faculty will reach out to these constituents monthly. Should concerns arise, these will be conveyed immediately and consistently. On dates school is in session, Horizon faculty will respond within 24 hours to all messages received.

(d)Virtual Office Hours and Synchronous Video Sessions. Horizon faculty will maintain at least one virtual office hour each week. A minimum of one synchronous video learning session each quarter with learner participation is also expected.

(e)Progress Monitoring. Horizon faculty will monitor activity in the online course platform daily and provide detailed and meaningful feedback to students on a timely basis. Progress reports will be prepared and submitted each nine weeks and upon request by Horizon or by the receiving district. Faculty will submit formal grades at end-of-semester and end-of-year for each student for transcription purposes.

(f)Confidentiality. Horizon faculty shall maintain strict security of all student data and records, in accordance with applicable federal and State laws, rules, regulations and policies.

(g)Policies and Procedures. Horizon faculty agree to adhere to the policies stated in the Horizon: Digitally Enhanced Campus Faculty Handbook.

Okla. Admin. Code § 777:15-3-4

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023