Resources for Faculty

Active and Cooperative Learning

1. Starting Point Teaching entry level Geo Science

Diversity and Inclusion

1. Understanding Prejudice and Discrimination – A web site for students, teachers, and others interested in the causes and consequences of prejudice.
2. Using Open Content to Create a Culturally Relevant Classroom Resources & Links

Journals

1. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning
2. Distance-Educator.com
3. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration

Professional Associations and Conferences

1. The Association of Faculties for the Advancement of Community College Teaching
2. Educause
3. Maryland Distance Learning Association
4. Maryland Online (MC is a member)
5. MERLOT (Online learning objects for educators)
6. Quality Matters (nationally recognized standards of best practices in online course design; MC is a subscriber)
7. Standards for Distance Learning Library Services

Student Learning Outcomes

1. As formulated by the Performance Juxtaposition Site

Teaching Models

1. Active Learning: TSAL – Flipped Learning
2. Culturally Responsive Teaching: Full Description – Illustrated Model
3. Universal Design for Learning: UDL Center
4. Using Open Content to Create a Culturally Relevant Classroom Resources & Links

Teaching Tips

1. Tips for a Successful Virtual Presentation