Online Teaching & Learning

This guide was created in partnership with The Centre for Teaching and Learning & Library and Learning Services.

Further Reading

Books:

Angelo, T., & Cross, K. (1993). Classroom assessment techniques: A handbook for college teachers (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Conrad, R.M., & Donaldson, J.A. (2012). Continuing to engage the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Kennedy, S. (2017). Designing and teaching online courses in nursing. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.

Ko, S., & Rossen, S. (2010). Teaching online: A practical guide (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group.

Linda B. Nilson, N., & Ludwika A. Goodson, G. (2017). Online teaching at its best: A merger of instructional design with teaching and learning research. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

McTighe, J., & Wiggins, G. (2013). Essential questions: Opening doors to student understanding. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

O'Reilly, D., & Kelly, K. (2008). Assessment and evaluation in education for a digital world: Advice, guidelines, and effective practice from around the globe. Vancouver, BC: BCcampus and Commonwealth of Learning.

Wiggins, G. P., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by design (Expanded 2nd ed.). Alexandria, VA : ASCD.

Veletsianos, G. (2020). Learning online: The student experience. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press.

Journals:

Gaytan, J., & McEwan, B. (2007). Effective online instructional and assessment strategies. The American Journal of Distance Education, 21(3), 117–132.

Johnson, S, & Aragon, S. (2003). An instructional strategy framework for online learning environments. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2003(100), 31-43. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1002/ace.117

Pauli, C. R. (2010). Assessing the online learner: Resources and strategies for faculty, by Rita M. Palloff and Keith Pratt. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 11(2), 141-144. Retrieved from https://link-gale-com.library.sheridanc.on.ca/apps/doc/A284222189/AONE?u=ko_acd_shc&sid=AONE&xid=4578d9ac

Palloff, R., & Pratt, K. (2010). Assessing the online learner resources and strategies for faculty. Continuing to Engage the Online Learner, Rita-Marie Conrad, J. Ana Donaldson Seawell, Jeanne. Firth, Karen. Colvin, Martha. Online Assessment Strategies A Primer. Journal of Online Teaching and Learning 6(1).

Sewell, J., Frith, K. H., & Colvin, M. M. (2010). Online assessment strategies: A primer. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching, 6(1), 297. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.library.sheridanc.on.ca/docview/1497197905?accountid=3455

Websites, News, Blogs:

Association of College and University Educators. (n.d.). Welcome to ACUE’s online teaching toolkit. Retrieved from http://acue.org/online-teaching-toolkit/#sec2

Boettcher, J.V. (2013). Ten best practices for teaching online quick guide for new online faculty: Designing for learning 2006-2012. Retrieved from https://teachingcommons.lakeheadu.ca/

Darby, F. (n.d.). How to be a better online teacher: Advice guide. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/advice-online-teaching

Digital Learning Toolkit. (n.d.). Online course design guide. Retrieved from http://dltoolkit.mit.edu/online-course-design-guide/

Hodges, C., Moor, S., Lockee, B., Trust, T., & Bond, A. (2020, March 27). The difference between emergency remote teaching and online learning. Educause Review. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/3/the-difference-between-emergency-remote-teaching-and-online-learning

Miller, M. (2020, March 9). Going online in a hurry: What to do and where to start. The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/Going-Online-in-a-Hurry-What/248207

Kelly, R. (Ed.). (n.d.). Assessing online learning: Strategies, challenges and opportunities. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/free-reports/assessing-online-learning-strategies-challenges-and-opportunities/

Quality Matters. (n.d.). Helping you deliver on your online promise. Retrieved from https://www.qualitymatters.org/

University of Waterloo. (n.d.). Centre for extending learning: How do we create valuable online learning experiences? Retrieved from http://cms.cel.uwaterloo.ca/honeycomb/valuable.aspx

Multimedia:

Association of College and University Educators. (2020, April 9). Webinar recording: Organizing your online courses [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/sqtQwgO6gsI

Avenues: The World School. (2013, February 28). Grant Wiggins – Understanding by design (1 of 2) [video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/4isSHf3SBuQ

Bryant University. (n.d.). Teaching online in a pinch [Tutorial]. Retrieved from https://rise.articulate.com/share/6kqC8QxnyC81vj8hnZWp5BA1hFNTvm9H#/

Gigliotti, G., & Devanas, M. (2012). Understanding assessment options in online courses [PowerPoint slides]. Retrieved from https://ctaar.rutgers.edu/wiki/pages/11w0U6w/Understanding_Assessment_Options_for_Online_Courses.html

Books:

Biech, E. (2015). 101 ways to make learning active beyond the classroom. Hoboken, NJ: Pfeiffer.

Howard, J. R. (2015). Discussion in the college classroom: Getting your students engaged and participating in person and online. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

LaBorie, K., & Stone, T. (2015). Interact and engage!: 50+ activities for virtual training, meetings, and webinars. Alexandria, VA: ATD Press.

Misseyanni, A., Lytras, M. D., Papadopoulou, P., & Marouli, C. (2018). Active learning strategies in higher education: Teaching for leadership, innovation, and creativity. Bingley, UK: Emerald.

Wiggins, A. (2017). The best class you never taught: How spider web discussion can turn students into learning leaders. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.

William, A. (2015). Teaching in a digital age (2nd ed.). Victoria, BC: BCcampus. Retrieved from https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/teachinginadigitalagev2/chapter/4-4-models-for-teaching-by-doing/

Websites, News, Blogs:

Anstey, L., & Watson, G. (2018, September 10). A rubric for evaluating e-learning tools in higher education. Educause Review. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2018/9/a-rubric-for-evaluating-e-learning-tools-in-higher-education

Bates, T. (2014, December 1). Can you do experiential learning online? Assessing design models for experiential learning [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.tonybates.ca/2014/12/01/can-you-do-experiential-learning-online-assessing-design-models-for-experiential-learning/

Bailey, V. (2013, April 13). Interactive elements in e-learning [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.td.org/Publications/Blogs/Learning-Technologies-Blog/2013/04/Interactive-Elements-in-E-Learning

Cavanagh, S.R. (n.d.). How to make your teaching more engaging: Advice guide. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/interactives/advice-teaching

Kuhlmann, T. (n.d.). PowerPoint for e-learning [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/powerpoint-for-e-learning/

Kuhlmann, T. (n.d.). Visual & graphic design [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/visual-graphic-design/

Malamed, C. (n.d.). Using wikis for learning and collaboration. Retrieved from http://theelearningcoach.com/elearning2-0/using-wikis-for-elearning/

Mansfield, D. (2018). 15 creative exercises that are better than brainstorming. Retrieved from https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/creative-exercises-better-than-brainstorming

McCleskey, J. (2009). Five e-learning design strategies that keep learners coming back for more. Learning Solutions Magazine. Retrieved from https://www.learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/155/five-e-learning-design-strategies-that-keep-learners-coming-back-for-more

Nelson. W. (2016, June 6). Online experiential learning: Engaging students through real and virtual activities [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://www.siue.edu/facultycenter/news/blog/2016/05/Blog_Online_Experiential_Learning.shtml

Pappas, C. (2014). 7 tips to develop a successful interactive elearning strategy. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/7-tips-to-develop-successful-interactive-elearning-strategy

Salmon, G. (n.d.). E-tivities – Introduction. Retrieved from https://www.gillysalmon.com/e-tivities.html

Salmon, G., (n.d.). The five stage model. Retrieved from https://www.gillysalmon.com/five-stage-model.html

Sheridan Library. (2020). Open educational resources – free images. Retrieved from https://sheridancollege.libguides.com/c.php?g=532124&p=3640612

Smith, G. (2013, September 25). 24 essential mind mapping and brainstorming tools. Retrieved from https://mashable.com/2013/09/25/mind-mapping-tools/#mFOqTnYzx8qD

Thompson, M. (2017). 6 reasons why interactive narrative learning is effective. Retrieved from https://elearningindustry.com/interactive-narrative-learning-effective-elearning-strategy-6-reasons

University of Waterloo. (n.d.). Developing online learning activities for blended courses. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/developing-assignments/blended-learning/developing-online-learning-activities

University of Waterloo. (n.d.). Collaborative online learning: Fostering effective discussions. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/alternatives-lecturing/discussions/collaborative-online-learning

Multimedia:

Ackmann, A. (2018, September 18). Learning Brightspace by D2L [LinkedIn Learning]. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-brightspace-by-d2l/why-use-brightspace-by-d2l?u=2272289

Malamed, C. (Producer). (2019, November 10). ELC 058 virtual training is much more than a presentation [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from http://theelearningcoach.com/podcasts/58/

Journals:

King-Sears, M. (2009). Universal design for learning: Technology and pedagogy. Learning Disability Quarterly, 32(4), 199-201. doi.org/10.2307/27740372

Morra, T., & Reynolds, J. (2010). Universal design for learning: Applications for technology-enhanced learning. Inquiry: The Journal of the Virginia Community Colleges, 15(1), 43-51. Retrieved from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ881564

Ouellett, M.L. (2004). Faculty development and universal instructional design. Equity & Excellence in Education, 37(2), 135-144. doi: 10.1080/10665680490453977

Poore-Parisea, C. (2010). Online learning: Designing for all users. Journal of Usability Studies, 5(4), 147-156. Retrieved from https://uxpajournal.org/online-learning-designing-for-all-users/

Websites, News, Blogs:

Barber, C.R. (2020, March 2). Promoting online learners’ social-emotional growth: A Montessori perspective. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/promoting-online-learners-social-emotional-growth-a-montessori-perspective/

Digital Learning Toolkit. (n.d.). Creating content relationships. Retrieved from http://dltoolkit.mit.edu/online-course-design-guide/design/creating-content-relationships/

Open Learning and Educational Support. (n.d.). Universal instructional design (UID): A workbook for faculty teaching at a distance [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://opened.uoguelph.ca/instructor-resources/resources/uid-workbook-DE.pdf.

Peterson, A. (2016, December 12). Five ways to make your online classrooms more interactive. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/five-ways-make-online-classrooms-interactive/

Kuhlmann, T. (2019, May 28). How to build meaningful e-learning courses [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/how-to-build-meaningful-e-learning-courses/?utm_source=REL&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=RELFEED

Kuhlmann, T. (2015, June 2). Creating a pre-assessment scenario for e-learning [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/create-pre-assessment-scenarios-e-learning/

Ragan, L.C. (2018, February 14). How do you make individualized connections to your students via online learning? [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://raccoongang.com/blog/how-do-you-make-individualized-connections-your-st/

Multimedia:

Teach for Life. (2017, September 21). Prior knowledge [YouTube]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11IHE0qHh9A

Journals:

Arbaugh, J. (2010). Sage, guide, both, or even more? An examination of instructor activity in online MBA courses. Computers & Education, 55(3), 1234-1244. doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2010.05.020

Baker, J. (2004). An investigation of relationships among instructor immediacy and affective and cognitive learning in the online classroom. Internet & Higher Education, 7(1), 1-13. doi.org/10.1016/j.iheduc.2003.11.006

Dennen, V., Darabi, A., & Smith, L. (2007). Instructor-learner interaction in online courses: The relative perceived importance of particular instructor actions on performance and satisfaction. Distance Education, 28(1), 65-79. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.library.sheridanc.on.ca/docview/217780514?accountid=3455

Websites, News, Blogs:

Kuhlmann, T. (2020, March 3). Effective communication for online learning [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/effective-communication-for-online-learning/

Kuhlmann, T. (2020, March 10). How the communication process impacts e-learning [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://blogs.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/communication-process-impacts-e-learning/

Poe, M, & Stassen, M.L.A. (Eds.). (n.d.). Teaching and learning online: Communication, community and assessment [PDF file]. Retrieved from https://www.umass.edu/oapa/sites/default/files/pdf/handbooks/teaching_and_learning_online_handbook.pdf

Multimedia:

Association of College and University Educators. (2020, April 7). Webinar recording: Managing your online presence [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/uz8RDtHvLCU

Websites, News, Blogs:

AllUDL. (n.d.). Choice of assessment: Multiple means of expression. Retrieved from https://alludl.ca/create/assessment/choice-of-assessment/

Digital Learning Toolkit. (n.d.). Learner feedback. Retrieved from http://dltoolkit.mit.edu/online-course-design-guide/facilitation/learner-feedback/

Gooblar, D. (2018, May 16). Give students more options hen they have to take your course. The Chronical of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/Give-Students-More-Options/243416

McMurtrie, B. (2020, January 23). What happens when you give students control of the syllabus? The Chronical of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/What-Happens-When-You-Give/247888

Roper, A.R. (2007, January 1). How students develop online learning skills. Educause Review. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2007/1/how-students-develop-online-learning-skills

Sardo, C., & York, J. (2020, March 16). Five ways to promote student autonomy in online discussions. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/five-ways-to-promote-student-autonomy-in-online-discussions/

Wilson, D., & Conyers, M. (2018). Guiding students to be independent learners. Retrieved from https://www.edutopia.org/article/guiding-students-be-independent-learners

Websites, News, Blogs:

Hogan, K.A., & Sathy, V. (2020, April 8). 8 ways to be more inclusive in your teaching. The Chronical of Higher Education. Retrieved from https://www.chronicle.com/article/8-Ways-to-Be-More-Inclusive-in/248460

National Center on Accessible Educational Material. (n.d.). Module 2: Accessible documents. Retrieved from http://aem.cast.org/about/module-2-new-educator-training.html

Lightbulb Moment Blog. (n.d.). Facilitator guide for live online classroom [Blog post]. Retrieved from https://lightbulbmoment.info/2017/01/25/facilitator-guide-for-live-online-classroom/

UDL On Campus. (n.d.). UDL in higher education. Retrieved from http://udloncampus.cast.org/page/udl_landing

University of Victoria. (n.d.). Creating an online community. Retrieved from https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/learnteachtech/2017/11/15/creating-an-online-community/

Wehler, M. (2018, July 11). Five ways to build community in online classrooms. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/five-ways-to-build-community-in-online-classrooms/

Multimedia:

Garver, B.L., Larimer, A., Krafcik, D., Koh, Y., & Ham, D. (2020, March 27). Studio-based online learning: Building community and engaging design at a distance [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.acsa-arch.org/webinars/studio-based-online-learning-webinar/

Tools:

Amara. (n.d.). Caption, subtitle and translate video. Retrieved from https://amara.org/en/

oTranscribe. (n.d.). oTranscribe: A free web app to take the pain out of transcribing recoded interview. Retrieved from https://otranscribe.com/

Wave. (n.d.). Wave web accessibility evaluation tool. Retrieved from https://wave.webaim.org/

Books:

Benson, R., & Brack, C. (2010). Online learning and assessment in higher education. Witney, UK: Chandos Publishing.

Conrad, D., & Openo, J. (2018). Assessment strategies for online learning: Engagement and authenticity. Edmonton, AB: AU Press.

Fee, K. (2009). Delivering e-learning: A complete strategy for design application and assessment. London, UK: Kogan Page.

Journals:

Bengtsson, L. (2019). Take home exams in higher education: A systematic review. Education Sciences, 9, 267. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/9/4/267/review_report 

Garside, J., Nhemachena, J. Z.Z., Williams, J., & Topping, A. (2009). Repositioning assessment: Giving student the 'choice' of assessment method. Nurse Education in Practice, 9(2), 141-148. doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2008.09.003  

Websites, News, Blogs:

Digital Learning Toolkit. (n.d.). Assessment. Retrieved from http://dltoolkit.mit.edu/online-course-design-guide/evaluation/assessment/

The George Washington University. (n.d.). Ideas for assessment. Retrieved from https://library.gwu.edu/utlc/teaching/ideas-assessments

Jeffs, C., & Piera, Y. (2016). Focus on formative feedback for teaching development: A guide [PDF file]. Retrieved from http://www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute/guides

University of Waterloo. (n.d.). Learner-centred assessment. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/assessing-student-work/grading-and-feedback/learner-centred-assessment

University of Waterloo. (n.d.). Making the transition to online exams. Retrieved from https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/teaching-tips-assessing-students/making-transition-online-exams

Multimedia:

Ackmann, A. (2018, September 18). Set up an assignment rubric [LinkedIn Learning]. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/share?forceAccount=false&redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Flearning%2Flearning-brightspace-by-d2l%3Ftrk%3Dshare_ent_url&account=2272289

Books:

Brookfield, S. (1995). Becoming a critically reflective teacher. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. 

Cranton, P. (2016). Understanding and promoting transformative learning: A guide to theory and practice (3rd ed.). Sterling: VA: Stylus Publishing.

Cranton, P. (2006). Understanding and promoting transformative learning: A guide for educators. (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Jarvis, P. (2006). Towards a comprehensive theory of human learning: Lifelong learning and the learning society, Volume 1. New York, NY: Routledge.

Mezirow, J., & Taylor, E. W. (2009). Transformative learning in practice: Insights from community, workplace, and higher education. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.  

Weber, S. & Mitchell, C. (1999). Reinventing ourselves as teachers: Beyond nostalgia. Falmer Press.  

Journals:

Cranton, P., & Roy, M. (2003). When the bottom falls out of the bucket: Toward a holistic perspective on transformative learning. Journal of Transformative Education, 1(2), 86–92. doi:10.1177/1541344603253928

Websites, News, Blogs:

Digital Learning Toolkit. (n.d.). Learning analytics. Retrieved from http://dltoolkit.mit.edu/online-course-design-guide/evaluation/learning-analytics/

Kelly, R. (2014, February 27). Feedback strategies for online courses. Faculty Focus. Retrieved from https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/feedback-strategies-online-courses/

Yale. (n.d.). Feedback on teaching. Retrieved from https://poorvucenter.yale.edu/FacultyResources/Feedback-on-Teaching