Resources

This website is a rich repository of resources to support the design model advocated in the book "Understanding by Design" (Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, 1998), particularly around backwards design for effective "outputs."

Resources for redesigning large course, to achieve improved efficiency, cost effectiveness and increased student learning.

A short, punchy advice list by Quentin Vicens, and Philip E. Bourne - pharmacists, but relevant for the humanities as well. With some references for further reading and reflection.

The EPAC Community of Practice provides a huge store of resources on electronic teaching portfolios, as well as a viritual community of webcasts, blogs, queries, and conferences.

Presentation of basic concepts of experiential learning theory informing the Kolb Learning Style Inventory, a tool designed to help individuals identify the way the learn from experience.

An example of what one large state university is doing to promote civic engagement and service learning among faculty and students, at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis.

Magazine article-style discussion of the challenges and needs of first generation college students.

An accessible outline of ideas and advice on topics such as: keeping rack of what you need to do, planning your time, doing email, delegating tasks – for research, service, and teaching.

Extensive discussion of how to promote effective online learning, and the design challenges for adult learners. Lots of bibliography.

A book excerpt discussing the development and use of electronic learning portfolios, including pros and cons, best practices, and lots of resources for further reading.