Instructional best practices
Our faculty and staff are involved in a number of professional organizations and are constantly learning about new ways to improve online courses. These instructional best practices are great ways for you to improve assessment in your online course, connect with other faculty, and design interesting and engaging courses.
Essentials
- What works well in online teaching
The updated version of What Works Well in Online Teaching includes a strong emphasis on creating a sense of community and academic belonging for all students. - Get to know your faculty mentor
Connect with these experienced online faculty for great ideas specific to your discipline. - Instructor Resources
A curated list of up-to-date resources for instructors. - Student Resources
A curated list of up-to-date resources for students. - Online course observations
Use a tool offered for conducting online course observations. - Identify library resources
Don’t reinvent the wheel. Your faculty librarians have a wealth of resources tailored for your course. - Enhance your course with media
Media can improve your course, support your learning objectives, and add your personal voice. - Discover professional organizations
Connect with professional organizations that are focused on online learning.
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