There is a plethora of established theories about online pedagogy. This white paper provides insights into the findings of a research study conducted in January 2016 that focused on the types of training, if any, online instructors have received that pertains to teaching in the online environment. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Virginia who have broad experience in the field of online learning. The Online Learning Consortium collaborated with the team to distribute the survey and present the research findings. The 733 respondents who completed the survey had substantial teaching experience and significant online experience. One of the most striking results of the survey is the general agreement that to be meaningful, knowledge must be constructed through social interaction rather than imparted by an unquestioned authority. [This report was sponsored by Desire2Learn (D2L).]