Resources for Effective Teaching
Find practical guidance and university resources to help you prepare courses, engage students, strengthen your teaching practice, and connect learners with the support they need.
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Instructional Checklist & Playbook
Use this practical guide to prepare for the term, establish a consistent instructor presence, communicate expectations, facilitate learning, and connect students with timely support.
Use it to
- Prepare before the course opens
- Build a consistent instructor presence
- Communicate expectations and feedback
- Connect students with university support
Find the Support you Need
Choose the area that best matches what you are trying to accomplish. Each link opens a focused resource page.
Plan and Prepare
Build a strong foundation for effective course delivery.
- Teaching & Courses
- Online Pedagogy
- Principles of Adult Learning
- Outcomes
Engage and Improve
Strengthen presence, participation, feedback, and teaching decisions.
- Effective Engagement Strategies
- Discussion Board Best Practices
- Feedback Models
- Data-Driven Decisions
- Instructor Videos
Teach Inclusively and Responsibly
Support equitable learning and responsible instructional practice.
- Artificial Intelligence in Teaching
- Accessibility & Accommodations
- Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Academic Integrity & Intellectual Property
Student Resources for Faculty to Share
Help students find the right academic, accessibility, career, and personal support. Share the most relevant link and encourage students to connect with services early.
Academic and Course Support
Course materials, academic skills, research, and learning tools.
- Library
- Online Writing Lab
- Brainfuse Tutoring
- Bookstore
- Artificial Intelligence Resources
- Literacy Resources
Student, Career, and Personal Support
Accessibility, well-being, career, military, and individualized support.