Emmanuella Musiime, a Curriculum and Instruction doctoral candidate, and Crystal Machado from the Department of Professional Studies in Education presented a paper titled “Teaching Online: A Qualitative Exploration of Faculty Wellbeing and the Injustices They Experience in Synchronous, Asynchronous, and Hybrid Courses“ at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education on March 19, 2025.
This study, which is currently underway, examines the complexities and challenges faculty members in higher education institutions face in online and hybrid learning environments. It aims to identify specific stressors affecting faculty well-being, document successful coping strategies, and propose evidence-based interventions to promote more equitable and supportive online teaching environments. The study contributes to the growing body of literature on faculty experiences in digital learning spaces and offers practical recommendations for institutional policy and practice.