Resources for accessible web design, many which apply to designing accessible online courses

Rubric and checklist to evaluate quality/ effectiveness of online courses

"Faculty often describe the role of the online teacher as more of a “guide-on- the-side”rather than a “sage-on-the-stage.” However, this cliché can be taken to extremes; there isa fine line between being a guide on the side and being absent. Therefore, this articlefocuses on different strategies online faculty can use to improve their teaching andultimately student learning by balancing their teaching presence when teaching online."

"Garrison, Anderson, and Archer (2000) identify and explain the critical elements of a Community of Inquiry that supports instruction and learning. The elements include: cognitive presence, social presence, and teaching presence."

Here are ten best practices for anyone just getting started in the online environment. Research and experience suggest that these practices contribute to an effective, efficient and satisfying teaching and learning experience for both faculty and students. Using these practices can help develop confidence, comfort, and experience in teaching online.

" The purpose of this article is to describe and analyze two online legal environment courses to determine whether the instructor successfully used technology to create an effective online teaching and learning environment. The central focus is on the concept of "teaching presence" in physical and online environments and how teaching presence can be created in an online environment. "

"two users of synchronous learning at the college level give their top do's and don'ts for anyone looking to set up a new--or hone an existing--online learning program"

"Sometimes students in the online environment just need that extra nudge to feel connected in order to truly excel. As instructors, we can facilitate community-building in an asynchronous environment by utilizing synchronous tools, such as Wimba, Skype, Elluminate, and others available to us via our learning management system or outside of the LMS. "

"When teaching online, you have the option of using an asynchronous delivery method, a synchronous method of delivery, or both. Making decisions on how you deliver instruction impacts your design, as well as your teaching practice."

"Teaching with synchronous communication tools"

"Debunking the top 10 myths about synchronous online teaching"

Practical tips from a Sloan-C award for Excellence in Online Teaching winner

Practical tips from a Sloan-C award for Excellence in Online Teaching winner

Practical tips for teaching online