Online Instructional Resources

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TOPIC	TYPE	SOURCE	DESCRIPTION
GETTING STARTED: GENERAL ADVICE FOR RAPID ONLINE TRANSITION	Article	Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start	Provides a short list of steps to take when planning how to move your course online.
	Article	Moving Online midsemester: Educause	Addresses questions you or your students might have as you prepare to move your in-residence course to an online format. Describes how you can make this transition in an effective, achievable manner.
	Infographic	How to Start Teaching Remotely	Broad visual overview of online transition process. Guides you through key questions to ask as you plan for these transitional stages.
	Article	Putting some of your course content online in a hurry? We have resources for you!	Presents several models for formatting an online course based on your current in-class instructional format, including: Seminar/discussion-based Lectures/larger classes Small groups/hands-on
	Infographic	Your First Week of Online Teaching in Five Easy Steps	Brief description of five steps to take during the first week of teaching online. Includes sample timeline and checklist
	Planning Worksheet	RULE OF 2’s: Keeping It Simple as You Go Remote for #COVID19	Brainstorming prompts. You list answers to several questions that help identify ideas for developing your online course. E.g., Guiding principles, tools, content chunks to include
	Video	Synchronous or Asynchronous What's Best for You	Describes the differences between synchronous and asynchronous online learning. Gives pros and cons for each.
BEST PRACTICES	Article	Tips for Those Who are New to Online Teaching	Tips for synchronous (live) instruction and pre-recording content. Geared toward beginners in these areas.
	Advice Guide	How to Be a Better Online Teacher	This guide provides tips on how to transition from teaching in a face-to-face classroom to an online environment. It is geared specifically towards those who have little experience teaching online. 10 essential principles and practices of better online teaching Common misconceptions How to find help
	Infographic	Best Practices for Teaching Online	Brief descriptions of seven best practices for online teaching. Focus on student: instructor interaction.
	Video	Best Practices to Teach Online	Comprehensive overview of best practices in ten areas of online course design and instruction, from planning to assessment and evaluation.
	Web Page	Pedagogical Considerations for Online Teaching	Describes how your perspectives of “class time” and the role of the instructor should differ in an online environment. Addresses implications for course design and instructor: student interactions.
	Article	Best Practices for Large-Enrollment Online Courses: Managing instructor-student communication and presence	Presents several strategies for maintaining communication with students and helping them to feel connected to you, as the instructor, as well as their fellow students.
	Article	20 Collaborative Learning Tips And Strategies For Teachers	Infographic and descriptions of 20 ways to create, facilitate, and assess collaborative activities.
BUILDING AND TEACHING AN ONLINE COURSE	Checklist	QM Emergency Remote Instruction Checklist	Provides an annotated list of “actionable strategies” to rapidly move an in-residence course to an online environment. Includes three sections: 1. Start Here: Preparing for Success 2. Next Steps: Guiding Students and Their Learning 3. Longer Term Considerations: Teaching Effectively in a New Environment
	Video Series	Professors: How to Take Your Course Online	Series of videos that addresses different aspects of transitioning to an online environment, including: Student engagement, content curation and organization, assessment, and course experiences
	Article	Furman Tech options	List and descriptions of potential synchronous and asynchronous technology platforms. Includes links to tutorials.
	Website	Digital Teaching Toolkit	Set of resources for selecting and operating technology in an online course, including guides and tutorials for: Technology for synchronous and asynchronous teaching modes Technology for discussions and assessments
	Website	ACUE Teaching Online Toolkit	Comprehensive set of resources for transitioning to online environment, including videos and written guides for: Managing your online presence Organizing your online course Planning and facilitating discussions Recording and using microlectures
	Website	Strategies for Online Teaching and Learning	Repository for guides on online teaching and learning strategies, including Instructor role adjustment/teaching persona Readiness to teach online Online teaching principles Social presence Discussion board facilitation
	eBook (13 pages)	iDesign iDEA Book	Describes 8 components of online course design, from creating learning objectives to designing course modules. Provides links for more detailed information on various topics.
	Course	Teach in a Pinch Course	Guides you through transitioning a course to an online format.
	Mini Courses	Skills Commons Intro to Distance Education Course Skills Commons Designing and Teaching Online	If you are looking for a more comprehensive resource to learn the basics of online teaching, this sequence of two mini courses (5-6 modules each) introduces: Overview of Distance Education & terminology Using online technology tools for instruction, collaboration, and communication Designing effective online courses
ACCESSIBILITY	Article	ADA Compliance for Online Course Design	Defines accessibility and what steps to take to ensure your online course is accessible and in compliance with ADA Standards.
	Article	Brown Inclusive learning	Provides ideas for designing assignments that meet learning objectives but accommodate students with limited access to Internet or computers.
	Article	Videoconferencing Alternatives: How Low-Bandwidth Teaching Will Save Us All	Describes alternative instructional methods to live-streaming (synchronous video) instruction. How
RESOURCE REPOSITORIES	Spreadsheet	College resource list	List of links to higher education institutions’ resource pages.
	Web Page	NC list	List of links to online course design and instruction resource pages.
	Website	Cengage's ESources and Help for Faculty Affected by COVID-19	Quick guides for instructors transitioning to online instruction.