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Teaching Resources Overview

At Montgomery College, we believe that great teaching fosters active learning, builds classroom community, and supports individual student success. Our teaching approach is guided by institutional learning goals and focuses on student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world connections.

This page offers a variety of resources to support your teaching journey, aligning with the “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education” by Chickering and Gamson. Explore tools and strategies to enhance your effectiveness in the classroom and help students achieve their goals.

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Teaching Resources Key Areas

Open Educational Resources

Open Educational Resources (OER) are freely available learning materials that can be downloaded, edited, and shared to better serve all students.

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Copyright Information

Copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects original works of authorship as soon as an author fixes the work in a tangible form of expression.

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Online Teaching Support

Online instruction involves courses delivered virtually, where students and instructors connect through technology to access lectures, submit assignments, and communicate. 

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Digital Fundamentals

Blackboard and other Learning Management Systems are essential tools for supporting learning and student success.

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Tech Tools to Support Teaching and Learning

Learning technologies encompass not only Blackboard and other learning management systems but also various apps, programs, and platforms that enhance the educational experience. 

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Teaching and Learning Basics

Teaching and Learning Basics explores essential concepts such as learning theories, pedagogical approaches, and experiential learning. 

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Evidence-Based Teaching Practices

Evidence-based teaching practices are strategies grounded in research and proven to enhance student learning and engagement. 

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AI Tools

AI tools and support offer innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences. 

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Mental Health Resources

Montgomery College understands the importance of mental health and the impact it may have on students’ learning. 

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Teaching in a Digital Age

This faculty resource section features expert-led discussions on innovative teaching approaches, emphasizing 21st-century skills, and student engagement. 

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Accessibility

Accessibility is the intentional design of educational experiences, instructional strategies, and digital environments to ensure all students—regardless of background, ability, or learning preference—can fully participate and succeed.

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MC Syllabus Template

The MC Syllabus Template, approved by the Faculty Council in Spring 2022, serves as a comprehensive guide for instructors to develop and structure their course syllabi.

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Inclusive Teaching Practices

Montgomery College is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

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Teaching Tips and Strategies

Instructors are always looking for ways to keep students active and engaged in their classes.  

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