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**Assessing Faculty Readiness for Online Instruction at the University of Goroka: A Dynamic Needs Assessment**
//Evelyn Pusal, Graduate Student, Educational Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA,// pusal@hawaii.edu

With the emergence of more institutions in the South Pacific adopting various e-learning models in their distance education and flexible learning programs, institutions have seen the need for establishing comprehensive training programs that equip teaching faculty with the essential skill sets for effective online instruction. This study focuses on assessing faculty readiness for online instruction at the University of Goroka in Papua New Guinea. The potential delivering e-learning to better serve its divergent and geographically dispersed student populations, although compelling, poses numerous challenges for educators and raises questions about the provision of online instruction and information literacy instruction. Therefore a needs assessment is key to identifying areas where urgent actions are needed and specific ideas on skills development and specific training for faculty. By delving into what the discrepancies are and the context of the current environment, informed decisions can be made to facilitate future transitions to online instruction at the University of Goroka.

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