AACC professor named nation’s top e-learning educator - Eye on Annapolis

Donald P. Orso, Ph.D., who has taught Psychology at Anne Arundel Community College since 1973, was named the Outstanding eLearning Education for 2014 by the Instructional Technology Council, a national organization focused on improving distance learning. “Don’s demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence is exemplified in his online classes. His courses are well designed and taught well–and he inspires and motivates students to succeed,” said Jean M. Runyon, Ph.D., associate vice president for learning advancement and virtual campus. Orso has been a professor of Psychology at AACC since 1973 and began teaching online courses about 15 years ago when the college first started offering online classes. He designed the first online “Introduction to Psychology” course. http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2014/05/25/aacc-professor-named-nations-top-e-learning-educator/