The format most faculty preferred was informal or self-paced learning.
Self-paced materials were requested most often (42.6 percent), followed by
informal face-to-face events (41.2 percent) and informal online events (33.8
percent). Requests for formal face-to-face training programs (30.9 percent) and
online programs (29.4 percent) lagged behind the other formats. In addition,
faculty indicated that the most helpful aspects of professional development
events related to teaching online included opportunities to share real-life
experiences with their colleagues, to use various technologies including the
university's course management system, and to access specific examples and
strategies.