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On-Line Course Development
Faculty interested in teaching their course online may be unsure how to get started. Here are links to some resources that can help you take advantage of technology to enrich the educational experience of your students. In addition, staff from the College Outreach Program may be available to consult with you on your project. Contact Avis Kunz, 12 Sparks Building or by phone (814) 863-5965 for more information.
Technology Resources
ANGEL
Penn State's Course Management System
ITS Training Services
ITS Training Services provides learning opportunities in
technology to students, faculty, and staff to facilitate learning,
teaching, and professional development activities.
Quick Reference to Research on Teaching and Learning
A Web site from Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT)
providing a quick reference for faculty on current research and
experience in the development of instructional materials,
technology-supported teaching and learning and interactive
class activities.
Technical Standards and Pedagogical Guidelines for Online and
Blended Courses
These standards and guidelines are directed to departments
and colleges that wish to share online courses with other
campuses or with students external to a Penn State geographic
location via Penn State's World Campus or
E-Learning @ PSU Cooperative.
Online Teaching Resources
Implementing the Seven Principles: Technology as Lever
An update on the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education from the AAHE Bulletin
Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT)
The MERLOT Journal of Online Learning and Teaching (JOLT) is a peer-reviewed, online publication addressing the scholarly use of multimedia resources in education. JOLT is published quarterly in March, June, September, and December.
Build and Teach a Successful Online Course
Tips and Tricks to Get Started Teaching Online from Teaching and
Learning with Technology Magazine
The Role of the Instructor in Web-Based Instruction: Are We Practicing What We Preach?
A literature search of what constitutes best practices in Web-based distance instruction along with an investigation of the use of those best practices from the point of view of both students and instructors
Competencies for Online Instructors
Online Instructor Competencies from Instructional Theory and Research from Learning Peaks, LLC
Does Teaching Online Take More Time?
Results of a Study Comparing Instructor Time in Online and
Traditional Course Sections, presented by Gregory W. Hislop at
ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, 2001.