Resources

Council for Christian Colleges and Universities lists these 10 principles, with a brief paragraph on each, plus some references.

Very helpful overview, followed by more detailed and extended discussion as well as references.

Short essay that argues that digital technology can enhance our students' learning, but only if our goals for student learning drive its use – and the implications there of.

Short essay acknowledging the critique of PowerPoint, but arguing for its more effective use.

Personal narrative reflecting on the significance of recognizing your own, different, teaching gifts/skills, in the online teaching environment.

This article explores the implications for a particular model of teaching, by looking at differences between students, types of subject material, types of instruction, instructional objectives, texts, and ways to interpret test results. Idea Paper no. 18, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

Ask yourself key questions about the proposed group activity, be certain that the activity furthers course objects, allow for team building, encourage students to monitor group processing, promote individual accountability, etc.

Brief review of things to be sure to cover the first day, an argument for the importance of establishing a personal connection and building rapport, and some suggested activities to introduce the students to each other and yourself.

Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of discussion as a pedagogical technique, and recommendations on how to do it well. Idea Paper no. 15, from the series developed by the Center for Faculty Evaluation and Development, Kansas State University.

A brief, reflective article that summarizes the factors in fostering deeper learning: the degree of interest, relevance and challenge provided by the subject content, a workload which is not perceived as excessive by students, clarity and organization of classes, provision of a framework through the use of concept maps which demonstrate interrelationships, assessment instruments which reward deeper learning, and student involvement in their own learning through the use of strategies such as group work or negotiation of topics for subject assessment tasks.