New Books: Online Learning

We have recently added several books from the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning to help our instructors navigate the online environment. These volumes cover many aspects including engaging and retaining students, meeting the specific needs of online learners, and managing the instructor workload.

• Making online teaching accessible : inclusive course design for students with disabilities
• Creating a sense of presence in online teaching : how to "be there" for distance learners
• Assessing the online learner : resources and strategies for faculty
• Engaging the online learner : activities and resources for creative instruction 
• Continuing to engage the online learner : activities and resources for creative instruction
• Collaborating online : learning together in community
• Managing online instructor workload : strategies for finding balance and success
• Motivating and retaining online students : research-based strategies that work
• The online teaching survival guide : simple and practical pedagogical tips

Learners! We haven't forgotten you! Here are a couple good resources to help you succeed in your online courses:

• Successful online learning : managing the online learning environment efficiently and effectively
• Online learning : a user-friendly approach for high school and college students