Thread: Teaching at Rasmussen

So far, while doing online adjuncting (you know, spell check says that is not a word, but it should be), I have moved from Virginia to Texas, handling classes from the hotel on my laptop; gone to conferences for my job, using hotel internet on my laptop; two vacations, one to Disney Land and one across mid-America, using hotel internet and laptop; various short visits to family and friends, using their internet and my laptop.

I don't think that vacations or trips are out of the question at all.

Just a word of caution that might apply to some. Careful with burnout when always tethered to the laptop on vacations.

I went through a time doing this--never saying "no" while always, always teaching online through what should have been a vacation.

Not good for me!

Yes, I know the sad reality of potentially losing one's place in line with regard to courses, but most of us, methinks, need a vacation--a real unencumbered vacation away from grading and trying to squeeze out some worth from tepid student discussions.

What has worked for me sometimes at what I consider institutions of "higher value" where I teach is a brief, honest note to my chair/manager well ahead of time noting an upcoming vacation and willingness to teach the following term. Listen, I know this won't work everywhere all the time (some places are just too entrenched in the go, go, GO! mentality), but at least you can feel good about a professional approach to a well-deserved break on your end of things.

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Originally Posted by Moveitfred

I went through a time doing this--never saying "no" while always, always teaching online through what should have been a vacation.

Not good for me!

Unfortunately, if you make a living doing this, you cannot have the luxury of stress free vacations. You cannot afford to say no many times as you will lose the schools that might never come back later.

I have said it few times already but I don't think a full time online instructor career is a good idea. It can be not so intrusive if you teach for one or two schools at the time but not something you can do to make a living.

The issue of salary is another concern that we have discussed, schools seem to have frozen salaries since the last 10 years. As more people with doctorates come out, there is less incentive to pay more for online courses.

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Originally Posted by RFValve

I have said it few times already but I don't think a full time online instructor career is a good idea. It can be not so intrusive if you teach for one or two schools at the time but not something you can do to make a living.

Thanks for all the feedback (even though I haven't really gotten a lot of feedback on Rasmussen ). For me personally, this full-time online gig is a short term plan. In fact, I'm interviewing for a (ground) faculty position near my wife's family in just a few weeks.

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Originally Posted by RFValve

Unfortunately, if you make a living doing this, you cannot have the luxury of stress free vacations. You cannot afford to say no many times as you will lose the schools that might never come back later.

I have said it few times already but I don't think a full time online instructor career is a good idea. It can be not so intrusive if you teach for one or two schools at the time but not something you can do to make a living.

The issue of salary is another concern that we have discussed, schools seem to have frozen salaries since the last 10 years. As more people with doctorates come out, there is less incentive to pay more for online courses.

Concur. Also, the adjunct instructor has no rights, and is at the mercy of the school. I have had classes that I have accepted in task orders cancelled without notice, and classes that I do not teach appear without notice in their place, only to disappear again. If I did this to the school, they would drop me in a flash! Fortunately, I do not depend on adjuncting for a living.

While this has nothing to do with Rasmussen , I'll gladly give my general opinion pertaining to my adjunct workload (2 11 week classes, f2f, one night a week). Note that I also hold a management position in IT and that can take me 50 hours a week if not more some weeks.

I'm finding I can handle prep or grading individually for both classes, without issue. If I have to do prep and grading during any given week then I'm strapped tight.

I'll be working one class per semester moving forward. If that doesn't sit well with my chair, then I won't be an adjunct and focus on my career otherwise until I have my doctorate. There's too much robbing Peter to pay Paul going on in terms of my day job and my students. Not fair to either, and the adjunct pay isn't lucrative enough to make me quit the day job.

Nuff said there.
ITJD

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Originally Posted by graymatter

Thanks for all the feedback (even though I haven't really gotten a lot of feedback on Rasmussen). For me personally, this full-time online gig is a short term plan. In fact, I'm interviewing for a (ground) faculty position near my wife's family in just a few weeks.

I hear you, I did the online thing for about 7 years till I finished my doctorate and landed a full time teaching job. I still teach one or two online classes for extra cash but I am glad I dont have to do it full time anymore, it was killing me and was leading nowhere.

	Education Degrees Education Degrees Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools, teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches, using classroom presentations or individual instruction to help students learn and apply concepts in subjects such as science, mathematics, and English. They plan, evaluate, and assign lessons; prepare, administer, and grade tests; listen to oral presentations; and maintain classroom discipline. Teachers observe and evaluate a student's performance and potential. They are increasingly asked to use new assessment methods •Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree. •Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science, and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts. •Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs. Click Here to find FREE information on schools offering this course of study.

Just to update... after the interview, I was notified that they are not offering me the gig.

It was for a specific course on Cultural Competency (or something like that). They emailed me a syllabus and asked if I had graduate training in all objectives of the course. I noted that I have graduated training in "Cultural Competency" and have provided clinical services and training in the specific areas noted (psychological disability; developmental disability) but noted that one objective specifically identified "physical disability." I said something smart-sounding like "I've never heard of a course being offered specifically for Cultural Competency of the physically disabled but my educational and clinical experience has assisted me in operating in a manner conducive to honoring all people; the skills learned working with those of a different culture or a with a psychological/developmental disability would certainly transfer to working with those with physical disabilities."

When I was notified that I didn't get the job, I inquired and apparently that wasn't a good enough answer. They want someone who has specialized training in Cultural Competency that includes physical disabilities.

Ok then.

I worked for rasmussen for 3 years- the class sizes are supposed to cap at 25 but most terms I was given 29+ students. The amount of grading and overall participation is insane especially for the pay rate. I felt like nothing more than a robotic grader with little to no time actually helping students. I now teach for other institutions online- ALL of which pay considerably more.

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Originally Posted by onlineinstructor

I worked for rasmussen for 3 years- the class sizes are supposed to cap at 25 but most terms I was given 29+ students. The amount of grading and overall participation is insane especially for the pay rate. I felt like nothing more than a robotic grader with little to no time actually helping students. I now teach for other institutions online- ALL of which pay considerably more.

Thanks. While it initially seemed to be working out with Rasmussen , I ended up dropping out of consideration before the new-faculty training. That being said, I've found that more and more schools are stretching class size and expectations. With Grand Canyon 's change to LoudCloud, it just isn't worth the time/energy. My last class with them had 30 - it was CRAAAZY.

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