Teacher Readiness for Online Teaching: A Critical Review*

Abstract

Online teaching is not only a trend but also a must at most of universities and colleges in many countries. The changes from conventional teaching to online teaching requires good preparation for faculty to adapt to the paradigm shift. Although online teaching has been popular in the world over the last two decades, it is new to faculty at universities in Vietnam, typically Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU). Within the context of HCMCOU who is about to launch their online programs, it is essential to prepare the readiness for the faculty in online teaching (e-readiness). Conducting a research-based set of content and criteria is an initial step in this process. Hence, this literature review examines the prior empirical and case study research studies about teacher e-readiness including teacher attitudes, teacher training, and technical skills. The findings provide a foundation for HCMCOU in enhancing the preparation quality.