ACUE Online Teaching Toolkit - https://acue.org/online-teaching-toolkit/
Best Practices for Teaching Online course – https://www.mountainviewcollege.edu/emp/development/mvc/pages/best-practices.aspx
Best Practices for Teaching Online prepares faculty to implement quality course design practices, supporting an informal course development process (non-evaluative). This program is the result of collaboration between multiple higher education institutions who have worked together in support of online faculty. The course is openly accessible (public) and there is no cost associated with participation, consideration, or adoption. An estimated 4-6 hour faculty commitment is required to complete all course materials and can be applied towards annual professional development requirements.
NISOD Teaching Online Toolkit – https://www.nisod.org/teaching-online-toolkit/
The Toolkit includes particularly timely online teaching best practices compiled from our Innovation Abstracts and webinars. Our objective is the provide research and resources faculty members need so they can help their students be successful as they too transition to a mainly online environment.
Best Practices for Teaching Online
Best Practices for Teaching Online prepares faculty to implement quality course design practices, supporting an informal course development process (non-evaluative). This program is the result of collaboration between multiple higher education institutions who have worked together in support of online faculty. The course is openly accessible (public) and there is no cost associated with participation, consideration, or adoption.
Technology has changed the nature of education—and the jobs of educators. Online instruction requires different methods to help students learn. This course is designed to help corporate trainers and teachers update their skill sets to teach effectively online. Staff author Oliver Schinkten draws the connections between high-quality instruction and online education. He provides a framework for creating a digital classroom and guidance to get students interacting with the course material, the instructor, and each other. Collaboration is the key to making the learning experience more dynamic. Plus, Oliver shows how to make sure your lessons are accessible to students of all ability levels.
Welcoming Students to your Online Environment (Recorded Thursday, April 2, 2020)
Learn practices to effectively welcome students to your online course in ways that support them and let them know that you are committed to their continued success, including the usage of specific methods like video, Q&A and social forums, as well as effective online communication techniques.
Managing your Online Presence (Recorded Monday, April 6, 2020)
One of the most important aspects—if not the most important aspect—of any student’s learning is you, the instructor. Learn how to more effectively be involved in discussions, respond to questions, provide feedback and encouragement, so students feel more supported and engaged in your course.
Organizing your Online Courses (Recorded Thursday, April 9, 2020)
Students can become confused, frustrated, or disengaged if they find it challenging to simply navigate a course learning environment. Learn how to organize your course from the students’ point of view—using tools like creating a module roadmap, creating a predictable rhythm, and more.
Planning and Facilitating Quality Discussions (Recorded Tuesday, April 14, 2020)
Learn techniques to help students get the most out of online discussions. Learn and discuss with online teaching and learning experts how to provide rubrics, create reflection activities, provide strategic feedback and more.
Recording Effective Microlectures (Recorded Friday, April 17, 2020)
Microlectures are short (6 minutes or less), instructor-produced videos that are designed using a structured format to provide effective explanations of a single key concept or specific skill set. Learn how to use this format to help maintain student attention and allow students to reengage with the content when and if needed.
Engaging Students in Readings and Microlectures (Recorded Monday, April 20, 2020)
There are a variety of ways to keep students engaged in the content and help them focus their attention on what is most important. Learn how to use a variety of practices to assess how well they are learning and making key connections, such as using guiding questions, preparing online discussion forums, developing skeletal outlines, and more.