Getting started
How is online teaching and learning really different?
How will this help: Recognize the key differences between face to face and online teaching. Compare online teaching practices to personal teaching practices. The basics The first step in learning the differences between online and face-to-face teaching is understanding that one is not necessarily ‘better’ than the other. There are numerous aspects of traditional teaching […]
ClickOnline teaching & emergency remote teaching
How this will help: Define some vocabulary around online teaching and learning. The basics Emergency remote teaching In March of 2020, the University of Michigan went online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the delivery of classes took place online, it was not the same as the type of learning experiences that come from a […]
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How this will help: Understand how copyright impacts the items you include in your course. The basics The copyright law exceptions for teaching are different for teaching online than they are for teaching face-to-face courses. Assumptions about copyright that you may have about teaching in a face-to-face setting may not apply in the same way […]
ClickDiscipline-specific resources
How this will help: Learn how specific subjects or disciplines can be taught in an online space. Explore discipline-specific articles for online teaching and learning. Arts Parrish, M. (2016). Toward transformation: Digital tools for online dance pedagogy. Arts Education Policy Review. https://doi.org/10.1080/10632913.2016.1187974 Business Swartz, L. B., & Cole, M. T. (2013). Students’ perception of academic […]
ClickGetting comfortable on-screen
How this will help: Here are some tips for feeling more comfortable on-screen. The basics You’ve probably heard the comments about public speaking being a common fear, speaking on camera (and knowing that it is going to be recorded) brings out a special concern for many faculty. You can mitigate these concerns be being prepared, […]
ClickFAQ’s about online learning
How this will help: This series of brief frequently asked questions about online learning can clarify some of the aspects of online learning. Many faculty have questions and concerns about teaching online and the process of getting ready to teach online. Here are some of the questions we have received – feel free to submit […]
ClickFacilitating asynchronous online discussions
How this will help: Describe four principles for productive online discussion board facilitation. Identify when the discussion needs instructor support. The basics Group dynamics are a key part of facilitating meaningful discussions with students, both face to face and online. For this collaborative space to exist online, the instructor must know how to read the […]
ClickLearning objectives and outcomes
How this will help: Articulate the value of learning objectives for structuring your course designs. Write learning objectives for your online course that use learner-centered language. The basics Most of the time, when setting out on a journey, you know where you are headed and have a sense of how you’ll know when you’ve reached […]
ClickAsynchronous tools and how to use them
How this will help: Identify asynchronous tools available to them for online instruction. Operate the most appropriate asynchronous tools for their courses. The basics The nature of online learning is for education to be accessible and flexible for learners across any distance. With the use of asynchronous tools, participants can connect with one another without […]
ClickSynchronous tools and how to use them
How this will help: Identify the communication tools you will most likely be using in your online course. Integrate best practices into your synchronous tools use. The basics Many faculty transitioning to online teaching are concerned with a disconnect between them and their students. With the help of synchronous tools, this issue can be mitigated […]
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