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Online Teaching and Learning: Elevate your Online Classroom
Welcome to the Online Teaching and Learning page for the Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE). We're your partner in navigating the dynamic landscape of online education, where innovation meets effective pedagogy. Whether you're a seasoned online instructor or venturing into online teaching for the first time, our resources are tailored to empower you with evidence-based practices, regulatory insights, and a supportive community.
Our Commitment to Excellence
In the CTE, we're dedicated to ensuring your online teaching journey is one of continuous growth and student success. Our resources encompass a wide spectrum of topics.
A Holistic Approach
We understand that exceptional online teaching involves more than just technical know-how. It's about crafting a comprehensive learning environment that nurtures curiosity, collaboration, and achievement. Our resources not only guide you through the intricacies of online course design and facilitation but also empower you to create an Online space that mirrors the vibrant energy of a physical classroom. Discover the benefits of engaging with the CTE.
- Required Training for Faculty
Understand the unique regulatory requirements and considerations essential for seamless online course delivery.
D2L login and self-registration via "Discover" required to access the resources listed.
All Academic Faculty
- D2L Basics: designed to provide the essential knowledge necessary to get started with the college's learning management system, Brightspace D2L.
- Accessibility for AA: designed to teach accessibility basics and standard accessibility principles, as well as how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents.
All Online Faculty
- D2L Basics: designed to provide the essential knowledge necessary to get started with the college's learning management system, Brightspace D2L.
- Accessibility for AA: designed to teach accessibility basics and standard accessibility principles, as well as how to create accessible Microsoft Word documents.
- MTC Online / Hybrid Faculty Certificate
- Regular and Substantive Interactions
- Faculty Enrichment Resources
Within this D2L FER shell, you will find both internal and external resources to help you grow your instructional practices. You will need to be logged into D2L to access these resources. Topics currently available include:
- Advanced and generative AI
- Educational technology tools and instructions for Use
- Content from previous workshops
- General Online Learning Resources
- Can I use that picture?
- Humanizing Online Teaching (article)
- How to humanize your online class (infographic)
- Course workload estimator: Developed by Rice University’s Center for Teaching Excellence, an online calculator for determining course workload.
- Suggested MTC Library Books
- 99 tips for creating simple and sustainable educational videos : a guide for online teachers and flipped classes
- Small teaching online : applying learning science in online classes
- Handbook of Research on Managing and Designing Online Courses in Synchronous and Asynchronous Environments
- Advancing Online Teaching : Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments
Your Journey Starts Here
Embark on a journey where innovation meets impact, and where teaching transcends distance. Let our informative resources act as a compass, guiding you towards online teaching excellence. Whether you're refining your approach or diving into uncharted waters, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Ready to take the plunge? Explore our resources and begin your transformation into a skilled and confident online educator.
- Active Learning Online
- Estimate Time on Task
- Introductory Discussions and Icebreakers for Online
- Course Accessibility
More CTE Resources
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Regulations
SARA
Navigating the complex landscape of state regulations is crucial for institutions and educators engaged in online teaching. State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) allow MTC to offer courses to students in participating states without unnecessary red tape. Our resources break down the essentials of state authorization, helping you understand the legal requirements and ensuring your online courses reach students across state lines seamlessly.
RSI - Regular and Substantive Interaction
More than just federal law, including regular and substantive interaction in courses is a hallmark of effective teaching. Decades of research have established that teacher-student interactions are essential to learning. This is even more critical in asynchronous online courses. Make sure you understand why and how to include RSI in your teaching.
Accessibility
At the CTE, we believed education should be accessible to all, regardless of visible or hidden challenges. As educators, it's our responsibility to ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to learn, engage, and excel. Whether it's a visible disability or a hidden cognitive challenge, we're here to help you understand the spectrum of student needs. Learn how to make your materials perceivable, your activities operable, and your content understandable, ensuring that you're not just meeting a requirement – you're shaping a more inclusive educational landscape. Join us in championing the cause of accessibility and equity in education.
