Spend Less Time Searching and More Time Teaching

Find the course strategies and practical guidance you need on our upgraded Resources page

Preparing for the start of a semester? Forming plans for a new course? The Online Teaching website is here to help. 

What began as a pandemic resource for faculty scrambling to teach in virtual classrooms has developed into a comprehensive collection of best practices, innovative approaches, and research-based guidance for online teaching excellence.

Online Teaching, the Center for Academic Innovation’s online teaching and learning website, has continued to evolve as a resource for instructors and course designers seeking information and inspiration. In 2025, we started publishing a new article or video every Friday, expanding our coverage on generative AI and technology tools, education policy analysis, and the latest online education trends, while still delivering useful instructional tips and research-based insights. 

Last October, we launched the Online Teaching newsletter, which delivers the latest content, expert profiles, relevant news, research, and events directly to your inbox every month.

Now the Online Teaching site features a reorganized and expanded Resources page. Here you can find tips on using asynchronous tools effectively or building better discussion boards. Perhaps you want to optimize some of the University of Michigan’s GenAI tools for student support, or learn about new pedagogical approaches from your U-M peers. With the new Resources page, we’re able to provide years of guidance in one place.

The page is organized into the subject areas that instructors want. Articles, videos, and guides representing the best of the Online Teaching content catalog are linked under the following collections:

• Accessible & Inclusive Teaching — Find resources on meeting digital accessibility requirements and removing barriers for all learners.
• Artificial Intelligence — Explore practical and effective ways to use AI for student support or course planning while promoting academic integrity. 
• Assessments — Learn how to craft better activities and exams that not only measure learner knowledge, but also guide and encourage their learning progress.
• Media & Recording — Get expert advice on setting up a home studio or writing and recording a virtual lesson.
• Teaching Tips — Delve into recommendations for more effective instruction, from team-building to discussion boards to finding open educational resources.
• Instructor Voices — Articles and videos from your U-M peers on how they’re weaving innovation into their courses.  

So skip the search bar and dive straight into these curated Resources from Online Teaching to find proven methods and expert guidance that help you meet your teaching and learning goals.