Below you will find a compilation of resources I have collected over the years (Print version).

Classic article that outlines successful strategies for teaching in higher education.http://www.lonestar.edu/multimedia/sevenprinciples.pdf

Interactive Teaching Design (ITD) is a conceptual framework that combines key elements from teaching and learning with principles from interaction design. It can be applied universally, but it is especially useful for designing learning experiences facilitated using online environments.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Interactive_Teaching_Design_Overview.pdf

From Dr. L. Dee Fink, Director, Instructional Development Program, University of Oklahoma, a full course-design worksheet.http://www.deefinkandassociates.com/GuidetoCourseDesignAug05.pdf

From Iowa State University, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, a revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives.http://www.celt.iastate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RevisedBloomsHandout-1.pdf

From the Copyright Advisory Network, an interactive tool for evaluating fair use of copyrighted materials by instructors.http://www.librarycopyright.net/resources/exemptions/

By Dr. J.V. Boettcher, a quick guide for online faculty.http://web.archive.org/web/20180903040055/http://www.designingforlearning.info/services/writing/ecoach/tenbest.html

From York University, this guide provides starting points for instructors to reflect on their teaching.http://secretariat.info.yorku.ca/files/tevguide.pdf

Authentic Assessment Toolbox is a how-to text on creating authentic tasks, rubrics, and standards for measuring and improving student learning.http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm

Developed by the School of Nursing at Washburn University, the Online Peer Review Process is anchored in three domains and supported by an administrative process. It is ideal for tenured faculty teaching fully online courses.http://www.facultysupport.com/online-peer-review.html
Conceptual Frameworks

Classic article that outlines successful strategies for teaching in higher education.http://www.lonestar.edu/multimedia/sevenprinciples.pdf

Interactive Teaching Design (ITD) is a conceptual framework that combines key elements from teaching and learning with principles from interaction design. It can be applied universally, but it is especially useful for designing learning experiences facilitated using online environments.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Interactive_Teaching_Design_Overview.pdf

Summary site that provides an overview of several learning theories.http://www.learning-theories.com/

Overview of three learning domains (cognitive, affective, psychomotor) from Emporia State University. (From Web Archive)https://web.archive.org/web/20170919163037/http://www.emporia.edu/studentlife/learning-and-assessment/guide/domains.html

Overview, suggested activities, and templates for implementing the instructional design process based on the ADDIE model.http://www.tzanis.org/Courses/ADDIE/
Scholarship of Teaching & Learning

Online journal to promote the study of best teaching and learning practices in higher education.http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/ijsotl/v3n1.html

An extensive list of journals on teaching & learning compiled by University of North Carolina, Center for Teaching & Learning.https://teaching.uncc.edu/learning-resources/sotl/sotl-journals
Understand the Context

Survey that helps you explore how student-centered you are vs. teacher-centered.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KTNW6YW

So, what do we know about these "typical" college students of today? Today's college student is decidedly nontraditional — and has been for a while. Read more from in this article from NPR written by Elissa Nadworny and Julie Depenbrock.https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/09/04/638561407/todays-college-students-arent-who-you-think-they-are

From Carnegie Mellon, Enhancing Education series, a short overview of student factors that impact learning.https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/yourstudents.html

Comprehensive article on topic written by Kathleen Cercone from Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education ( AACE) Journal.http://www.editlib.org/d/24286

Characteristics of postsecondary students from the National Center for Education Statistics.http://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_csb.asp

From University of Virginia, Teaching Resource Center, practical strategies for enhancing student learning.https://web.archive.org/web/20130305171846/http:/trc.virginia.edu/Publications/Diversity/TOC_PDF.htm

An excellent resource for working a diverse student body. Produced by the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence, Intercultural Communication Center, Carnegie Mellon.https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/resources/PublicationsArchives/InternalReports/culturalvariations.pdf

Short article on assessing prior knowledge from Carnegie Mellon.https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/assessment/priorknowledge/

Nice list of pre-assessment strategies from Portland Schools.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Pre-Assessment-Strategies.pdf

A student self-assessment for readiness for online learning from Penn State University.http://tutorials.istudy.psu.edu/learningonline/ORQ/ORQ.htm

A short blog entry from Andrew Miller, educational consultant and online educator. Published in Edutopia.https://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-strategies-pbl-andrew-miller

Annotated bibliography on implementing differentiated instruction at the college level compiled by Edith Serkownek. http://itecideas.pbworks.com/w/page/60999586/Differentiated%20Instruction%20at%20the%20College%20Level
Accessibility

Strategies, standards, resources to make the Web accessible to people with disabilities.https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/

Comprehensive, easy-to-use, and colorful guide for implementing accessibility across several mediums. Developed by Portland Community College.https://www.pcc.edu/instructional-support/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2017/11/WebA11Y-HB2_Print-HiRes.pdf

The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) is dedicated to enabling the design of environments that can be accessed, understood and used regardless of a person's age, size, ability or disability.http://universaldesign.ie/

Tips for making Word presentations accessible for those with special needs.http://webaim.org/techniques/word/

Tips for making PowerPoint presentations accessible for those with special needs.http://webaim.org/techniques/powerpoint/

Tips for making .pdf documents accessible to those with special needs.http://webaim.org/techniques/acrobat/

Tool to explore how individuals with color blindness will see an image.http://www.color-blindness.com/coblis-color-blindness-simulator/

Great list of tips for designing accessible documents from the Centre for Excellence in Universal Design.http://universaldesign.ie/Products-Services/Customer-Communications-Toolkit-for-the-Public-Service-A-Universal-Design-Approach/Written-Communication/Document-Design/
Plan the Content

From Stanford University, Center for Teaching & Learning, a short worksheet for considering your course goals.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/CD_LearningObjectives.docx

From Dr. L. Dee Fink, Director, Instructional Development Program, University of Oklahoma, a full course-design worksheet.http://www.deefinkandassociates.com/GuidetoCourseDesignAug05.pdf

Bloom's taxonomy is a classic tool used by educators in designing learning experiences. An overview of Bloom's taxonomy explained by Patricia Armstrong, Vanderbilt University.https://wp0.vanderbilt.edu/cft/guides-sub-pages/blooms-taxonomy/

From Iowa State University, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, a revision of Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives.http://www.celt.iastate.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/RevisedBloomsHandout-1.pdf

By Grant Wiggins, a short article that defines an essential question.http://www.authenticeducation.org/ae_bigideas/article.lasso?artid=53

Detailed article by Rob Traver in Educational Leadership on developing good guiding questions.https://mtpyph.weebly.com/uploads/9/0/6/9/9069240/traver_-_good_guiding_question.pdf

In-depth article on writing learning objectives.http://www.csus.edu/indiv/j/jelinekd/EDTE%20116/116%2009-10/Writing%20learning%20objectives.pdf

Easy-to-read and easy-to-understand, a great resource on developing learning outcomes developed by Sandi Osters & F. Simone Tiu, Texas A&M.http://www.gavilan.edu/research/spd/Writing-Measurable-Learning-Outcomes.pdf

When developing outcomes, you want them to be measurable. Developed by Utica University, this list of measurable verbs can be helpful when crafting outcomes.https://www.utica.edu/academic/Assessment/new/Blooms%20Taxonomy%20-%20Best.pdf

An excellent resource for creating learning outcomes. Available for ordering from National Resource Center ($3.00).https://styluspub.presswarehouse.com/browse/book/9781889271675/A-Faculty-and-Staff-Guide-to-Creating-Learning-Outcomes

Online tool for building objectives from Arizona State University.http://teachonline.asu.edu/objectives-builder/

Overview, suggested activities, and templates for implementing the instructional design process based on the ADDIE model.http://www.tzanis.org/Courses/ADDIE/

On-line Course Design Tutorial developed by Dr. Barbara J. Tewksbury (Hamilton College) and Dr. R. Heather Macdonald (College of William and Mary) as part of the program 'On the Cutting Edge'.http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/coursedesign/tutorial/context.html

Guidance on adapting or localizing training materials written by Clare Catherine Sempebwa, Open Training Platform, UNESCO.http://web.archive.org/web/20151231165101/http://otp.infocollections.org/otp/page/adaptlocalize/

Looking for a documentary for your class - visit this site for ideas. Written by David Kapuler, published on Tech & Learning.http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=100&entryid=4954

Simple worksheet provided by the Faculty Support Center to help guide a search for additional source materials.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Finding_Materials_Worksheet.doc

Detailed overview of instructional scaffolding on Wikipedia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instructional_scaffolding
Syllabus

Developed by Dr. Vicki Casella, San Francisco State University, a tutorial on creating an effective syllabus.http://facultysupport.com/resources/The_Syllabus_San_Francisco_State.pdf

From Iowa State University, Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, guidance on developing a learning-centered syllabus.http://www.celt.iastate.edu/teaching/preparing-to-teach/how-to-create-an-effective-syllabus

The syllabus is your best tool for clearly communicating to your students your expectations for the course. Use this checklist to verify your syllabus includes all the essential elements.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Syllabus_Checklist.pdf
Appropriate Use

From the Copyright Advisory Network, an interactive tool for evaluating fair use of copyrighted materials by instructors.http://www.librarycopyright.net/resources/exemptions/

From Webster University, Faculty Development Center, an insightful guide on preventing plagiarism. (from Web Archive)https://web.archive.org/web/20190716020451/http://www.webster.edu/faculty/ppp/best-practices-for-preventing-plagiarism.html

Compiled by Stanford University, an extensive overview copyright and fair use for faculty members.https://fairuse.stanford.edu/
Quality Review

From Adelphi University, Faculty Center for Professional Excellence, a course design checklist.http://fcpe.adelphi.edu/programs/online-and-blended-course-development/resources-for-planning-and-development/course-design/

From Brigham Young University, Center for Teaching & Learning, a detailed checklist for planning a course.http://ctl.byu.edu/sites/default/files/planning_your_course-a_decision_guide-fink_0.doc

Quality Matters is a nationally recognized organization for promoting quality in online course design.https://www.qualitymatters.org/
Prepare the Presentation

From Maryland Faculty Online, a tutorial on preparing to teach online.http://mdfaconline.org/modules/module_a.html

From University of Oregon, Teaching and Learning Center, best practices for using PowerPoint.http://web.archive.org/web/20150915223522/http://pages.uoregon.edu/tep/technology/powerpoint/docs/presenting.pdf

Great webinar on creating microlectures from the Assocation of College and University Educators (ACUE)https://youtu.be/twuxpMTjxUI

PowerPoint is an excellent tool for creating presentations, but by default, the presentations are optimized for delivery to a face‐to‐face audience. There are several differences that should be considered when developing a PowerPoint presentation for an online audience as covered in this checklist.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Online_PowerPoint_Presentation_Checklist.pdf

From Carnegie Mellon, Enhancing Education series, an overview of using information visualization tools in the classroom.https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/technology/informationvisualization/index.html

Easy way to view a variety of different presentation models.http://www.visual-literacy.org/periodic_table/periodic_table.html

Presentation by Dr. Linda Merillat on integrating usability principles into course design.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/It_Does_Make_A_Difference-Integrating_Usability_Principles.pdf
Presentation Tools

Free tool for do screen capture recording on Windows or Mac computers.http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

Create engaging online presentation with this tool. Public presentations are free.http://prezi.com/

A fun and easy tool for creating animated videos and presentations.http://www.powtoon.com/
Facilitate the Interaction

By Dr. J.V. Boettcher, a quick guide for online faculty.http://web.archive.org/web/20180903040055/http://www.designingforlearning.info/services/writing/ecoach/tenbest.html

From Maryland Faculty Online, tutorial on strategies for managing online courses.http://mdfaconline.org/modules/module_b.html

Nice article with great ideas on providing feedback written by Laura Reynolds and published by informED, OpenColleges.http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/features/giving-student-feedback/

A nice list of tips for giving feedback in online courses compiled by Dr. Vanessa Steinroetter, Washburn University.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Giving_Students_Feedback_in_Online_Courses_(Steinroetter).pdf

Facebook and Twitter may be ubiquitous, but there are many other social media tools out there that can enhance teaching and learning. Here, three educators share their favorites. Article written by Leila Meyer for Campus Technology.http://campustechnology.com/Articles/2015/01/07/6-Alternative-Social-Media-Tools-for-Teaching-and-Learning.aspx?Page=1
Active Learning

An online stopwatch.http://www.funsumer.com/apps/timer/

From Duke University Center for Instructional Technology (CIT), examples of how to integrate active learning into lectures.https://learninginnovation.duke.edu/faculty-opportunities/art-and-science-of-teaching/active-learning-techniques-classroom/

From Brigham Young University, Center for Teaching & Learning, instructive ideas for incorporating active learning into a classroom.http://ctl.byu.edu/active-learning-ideas

From Webster University, a handbook with strategies and ideas on incorporating active learning into your classroom.https://mail.webster.ac.th/documents/fdc/downloads/active-learning-handbook.pdf
Lecturing

From Kansas State University, Center for Faculty Evaluation & Development, guidance on improving lectures.https://www.ideaedu.org/Portals/0/Uploads/Documents/IDEA%20Papers/IDEA%20Papers/IDEA_Paper_46.pdf
Discussion Boards

From Jessica Mansbach, NOrthwestern, School of Professional Studies, guidance on using online ice-breakers.https://dl.sps.northwestern.edu/blog/2015/07/the-importance-of-icebreakers-in-online-classes/

Netiquette rules excerpted from the book Netiquette by Virginia Shea.http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html

From Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Academic Technology Center, guidance on improving the use of discussion boards.https://www2.palomar.edu/users/hdavis/psyc100/Blackboard/Bb@Palomar/Improving%20Discussion%20Boards.PDF

From Arizona State University, College of Extended Education Distance Learning and Technology, instructive tips of moderating discussion forums.resources/39_Tips_Moderating_Online_Discussions.pdf
Working with Groups

Tips to help students with group climate and process from the University of Waterloo. https://uwaterloo.ca/centre-for-teaching-excellence/teaching-resources/teaching-tips/tips-students/being-part-team/teamwork-skills-being-effective-group-member
Reflect on the Results

Developed by the School of Nursing at Washburn University, the Online Peer Review Process is anchored in three domains and supported by an administrative process. It is ideal for tenured faculty teaching fully online courses.http://www.facultysupport.com/online-peer-review.html

From Carnegie Mellon, Enhancing Education series, reference on appropriate assessments to use.http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/assessments.html

From York University, this guide provides starting points for instructors to reflect on their teaching.http://secretariat.info.yorku.ca/files/tevguide.pdf

From Cornell University, Center for Teaching Excellence, this handbook has been organized to reflect the sequence of activities involved in evaluating teaching for tenure and promotion.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Teaching-Evaluation-Handbook.pdf
Written or Recorded Strategies

Authentic Assessment Toolbox is a how-to text on creating authentic tasks, rubrics, and standards for measuring and improving student learning.http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm

From Cornell University, Center for Teaching Excellence, a helpful how-to for planning an exam, writing discriminating test questions, and avoiding common mistakes.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Test-Construction-Manual.pdf

Classic overview on rubrics from Heidi Goodrich Andrade.https://www.saddleback.edu/uploads/goe/understanding_rubrics_by_heidi_goodrich_andrade.pdf

From Brigham Young University, Center for Teaching & Learning, guidelines for writing exam items.http://ctl.byu.edu/writing-exams

From University of Minnesota, a collection of instruments for peer review.https://faculty.umn.edu/faculty-support-and-resources/peer-review-teaching

From Griffith University, Griffith Institute for Higher Education, an overview of using peer review to improve your teaching.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Peer_Review_of_Teaching.pdf
Sample Rubrics

Sample rubric for a discussion forum.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Discussion_Forum_Rubric.pdf

A sample rubric for a digital storytelling project.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Digital_Story_Telling_Sample_Rubric.pdf
Teaching Special Topics
Large Classes

From Griffith University, Griffith Institute for Higher Education, an overview of best practices for teaching large classes.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Teaching_Large_Classes.pdf

From University of Maryland, Center for Teaching Excellence, guidance on improving teaching in a large-class environment.http://sphweb.bumc.bu.edu/otlt/teachingLibrary/Engaging%20Students/Large-classes-teaching-guide.pdf

From the National Center for Academic Transformation, ideas on redesigning large classes.http://www.thencat.org/PlanRes/Innov_CrRedPractices.htm

From the National Center for Academic Transformation, principles essential for redesigning large classes.http://www.thencat.org/R2R/R2R%20PDFs/SuccCrsRed.pdf
Getting Started - Research

Short article by David A. Stone giving insight into how to be an effective princiipal investigator.http://chronicle.com/article/Becoming-a-Successful/66133/

A paper developed by staff in the Dean of the Faculties Office, Florida State University that explains and clarify elements of successful faculty performance.http://fda.fsu.edu/content/download/25448/163336/Successful-Faculty-Performance.pdf

Nice summary of research methods and their appropriate application prepared by Dr. Keith G. Diem.https://njaes.rutgers.edu/pubs/publication.php?pid=fs943

Several tools and tutorials on planning and writing grant applications for NIH. http://www.niaid.nih.gov/researchfunding/grant/pages/aag.aspx

Popular resource for receiving training and certification before conducting research.http://www.citiprogram.org/

An overview and comparison of available reference management software applications.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_reference_management_software
Finding Opportunities

Thoughtful essay by Susanne Carter, MS, with ideas and strategies for developing collaborative grants.http://www.susannecarter.com/uploads/1/3/0/2/13028230/grant_writing_in_the_age_of_collaboration.pdf

All discretionary grants offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies can be found on Grants.gov.http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 'to promote the progress of science, to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare to secure the national defense?'http://www.nsf.gov/

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation's medical research agency making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.http://www.nih.gov/

ED's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.http://www.ed.gov/

Public contracts and funding available through the European Commission.http://ec.europa.eu/contracts_grants/grants_en.htm

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is an independent policy and research center for improving teaching and learning.http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/
Writing Proposals

Helpful guidance on organizing your thoughts as you prepare a research proposal.http://www.richmond.gov.uk/research_proposal_guide.pdf

Prepared by the Social Science Research Council, practical suggestions for writing research proposals.http://www.ssrc.org/publications/view/7A9CB4F4-815F-DE11-BD80-001CC477EC70/

Prepared by the University of Virginia, Teaching Research Center, a beginner's guide to the proposal writing and submission process.http://web.archive.org/web/20180117155103/http://cte.virginia.edu/resources/how-to-write-a-winning-proposal-and-get-those-grants/

Online tutorial to guide researchers through the proposal writing process prepared by the Foundation Center.http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/tutorials/shortcourse/index.html

This guide by the University of Michigan provides practical insight into preparing each section of a research proposal.http://orsp.umich.edu/proposals/pwg/pwgcomplete.html

A comprehensive guide from NSF on preparing research proposals.http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf04016

Based on research of NIH proposals, problems or concerns commonly found in research proposals.https://www.nimh.nih.gov/funding/grant-writing-and-application-process/common-mistakes-in-writing-applications.shtml

Overview of best practices for acknowledging, paraphrasing, and quoting sources developed by University of Wisconsin - Madison.https://dept.writing.wisc.edu/wac/acknowledging-paraphrasing-and-quoting-sources/

Developed by the Faculty Support Center, a rubric that can be used to evaluate the quality of a research proposal.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Research_Proposal_Evaluation_Rubric.pdf
Submitting Proposals

Industry standard for creating PDF documents.http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatpro.html

Free software for creating PDF files.http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/Writer.asp

Developed by the Faculty Support Center, a rubric that can be used to evaluate the quality of a research proposal.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Research_Proposal_Evaluation_Rubric.pdf

A repository of quality or scored, but unfunded, research proposals.http://healthresearchfunding.org/
Managing Research

Easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Free when used with a limited number of participants.http://www.surveymonkey.com

Online tools for sharing and collaborating on documents.http://docs.google.com

Beneficial tutorials on using SPSS.http://www.spsstools.net/spss.htm

A short tutorials on using to Excel to run simple statistical tests. (Note: You may need to load the Analysis Toolpak first.)https://www.excel-easy.com/examples/descriptive-statistics.html

From Microsoft, an overview of the using the Analysis ToolPak in Excel.https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Use-the-Analysis-ToolPak-to-perform-complex-data-analysis-f77cbd44-fdce-4c4e-872b-898f4c90c007

From Carnegie Mellon, Enhancing Education series, an overview of using information visualization tools in the classroom.https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/technology/informationvisualization/index.html

Thoughtful article by Stanley E. Portny and Jim Austin on how project management principles can be useful and adapted for research projects.http://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2002/07/project-management-scientists

A simple spreadsheet template to help with basic project management tasks associated with a research project.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Research_Project_Management_Template.xlsx

Insightful and practical guidance on supervising graduate students written by Roisin Donnelly and Marian Fitzmaurice.https://arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1051&context=ltcoth
Sharing Research Results

Resources and information on open access publishing compiled by Truman University. http://library.truman.edu/search_articles/open-access.asp

A first-rate online tutorial, including developing a publishing plan, from the University of Colorado Libraries. http://www.publishnotperish.org/

From Purdue University, an online writing lab with APA and MLA formatting.https://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Practical advice for new scholars on academic publishing. (Make take longer to load...)http://web.archive.org/web/20110422080246/http://academicleadership.org/article/tips-for-new-scholars-on-academic-publishing

Insightful article by Roger Hiemstra providing practical tips on writing for journals. http://roghiemstra.com/writingtips.html

Brief summary of excerpts from the book by Tara Gray, Publish & Flourish: Become a Prolific Scholar. http://www.dulvy.com/uploads/2/1/0/4/21048414/publish_and_flourish_by_t._gray.docx

One example of a call for book chapters by a publishing firm.http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/

Provided by Google, free tool for creating a blog.http://www.blogger.com/

Provided by WordPress, a free service for creating a blog.http://wordpress.com/

Provided by Google, free application for creating web sites.http://sites.google.com
Commercializing Efforts

An overview of legal issues surrounding faculty members and ownership of intellectual property.https://www.aaup.org/sites/default/files/intellectual_property_issues_faculty.pdf

Inventors resources from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.http://www.uspto.gov/inventors/index.jsp

The U.S. Copyright Office handles official registration of copyrighted materials.http://www.copyright.gov/

Collaborative effort and repository to connect university intellectual property with potential investors.http://www.ibridgenetwork.org/

Information and resources on starting a business from the Small Business Administration.http://www.sba.gov/category/navigation-structure/starting-managing-business
Understanding Requirements

Insightful comments on approaching service requirements as a junior faculty member. http://web.archive.org/web/20150419190238/http://academic-jungle.blogspot.com/2011/08/serves-you-right.html

Discussion on the role of gender and the fulfillment of service work in an article from American Association of University Professors, Academe Online journal. http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2011/JF/Feat/misr.htm
Participating with Groups

Information on the dynamics of functional teams so that you can better understand how to administer them in classes and how to guide your students provided by Penn State, Teaching and Learning with Technology. http://web.archive.org/web/20150913060732/http://archive.tlt.psu.edu/suggestions/teams/student/

Online book with comprehensive coverage of managing groups and teams. http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Managing_Groups_and_Teams

Insightful advice for junior faculty for achieving collegiality. https://web.archive.org/web/20070701223816/http://www.successfulacademic.com/articles/James_Lang_Collegiality.htm

Another perspective for junior faculty and achieving collegiality. https://web.archive.org/web/20120717082529/http://www.successfulacademic.com/ezines/june62005.htm

Several tips from Dr. Jacqueline Waggoner on getting along with disagreeable colleagues. https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/faculty-development/faculty-collegiality-six-tips-for-getting-along-with-disagreeable-colleagues/

Simple introduction to Robert's Rules of Order - the basic procedures for conducting formal committee meetings.http://www.robertsrules.org/rulesintro.htm

Nice and simple overview of how to appropriately address a committee. https://www.wpunj.edu/senate/Senate-Constitution-Bylaws/Parliamentary%20Procedure%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf

More detailed account of how to apply parliamentary procedure with examples. https://psd.ca.uky.edu/files/simpleparliamentaryprocedure.pdf
Leading Group Efforts

Online book with comprehensive coverage of managing groups and teams. http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Managing_Groups_and_Teams

Information on the dynamics of functional teams so that you can better understand how to administer them in classes and how to guide your students provided by Penn State, Teaching and Learning with Technology. http://web.archive.org/web/20150913060732/http://archive.tlt.psu.edu/suggestions/teams/student/

Information on being an effective group leader from the University of Kentucky. https://web.archive.org/web/20131002014549/http://getinvolved.uky.edu/Leadership/pdf/Group%20Dynamics.pdf

Article by Glenda and Thomas Rakes that reviews several strategies designed to improve faculty members' collegiality. http://www.nationalforum.com/Electronic%20Journal%20Volumes/Rakes,%20Glenda%20C.%20Encouraging%20Faculty%20Collegiality.pdf

Helpful information on skills for effective leadership by the Ken Blanchard companies. http://www.blanchard.com.tr/media/files/456d3735-0847-4e94-b6c8-85b78675d3e2.pdf

Ideas on working through conflicts that commonly occur in teams. http://www.innovativeteambuilding.co.uk/pages/articles/conflicts.htm

A thoughtful analysis of the different Myers Briggs personality types and how to work effectively with them on a team. http://ms-dee.hubpages.com/hub/Annoying-Type-Differences-Work-in-Team-Building

An overview of skills needed to work in virtual teams by Mind Tools.https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/working-virtual-team.htm

Suggested strategies for handling problems common to faculty committees and groups. http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Team_Leadership_Working_Through_Problems.pdf

Template that can be used to record the minutes for group meetings. http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Group_Meeting_Minutes_Template.doc

Simple introduction to Robert's Rules of Order - the basic procedures for conducting formal committee meetings.http://www.robertsrules.org/rulesintro.htm

Nice and simple overview of how to appropriately address a committee. https://www.wpunj.edu/senate/Senate-Constitution-Bylaws/Parliamentary%20Procedure%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf

More detailed account of how to apply parliamentary procedure with examples. https://psd.ca.uky.edu/files/simpleparliamentaryprocedure.pdf
Outreach to the Community

One case of integrating service to the community with educational efforts. http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2009/SO/Feat/berr.htm

A simple glossary with common distance or e-learning terms.http://linkingdots.com/?content=glossary
Basic Applications
Web Browser
Common Plug-Ins or Add Ons
Working Remotely
Office Applications

Several third-party vendors provide software to allow an individual to access their computer remotely. This is a short review provides recommendations for 10 providers.http://remote-pc-access.no1reviews.com/

Free reader from Adobe for viewing PDF files.http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Free alternative for office suite applications: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, and databases.http://www.openoffice.org/

Online tools for sharing and collaborating on documents.http://docs.google.com
Communication Tools

This article by Dr. William R. Van Dusen, Jr. outlines the disclosure requirements defined by the FERPA act.http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Clearinghouse/View-Articles/FERPA-overview.aspx
Announcements
Secure Messaging
Blog

Provided by Google, free tool for creating a blog.http://www.blogger.com/

Provided by WordPress, a free service for creating a blog.http://wordpress.com/

A short article on using blogging for reflective learning. Written by Jill Walker Rettberg.https://web.archive.org/web/20170517024113/http://www.virclass.net/eped/ep_tmp/files/17842056574abc85cdf304e.pdf
Social Networking

Social networking site for keeping connected with your professional contacts.http://www.linkedin.com/

General purpose social networking site for personal use. However, it is easy to set up a page for a group and most students already have accounts established. http://www.facebook.com/

Utility for sending short instant updates.http://twitter.com/

Popular video sharing site.http://www.youtube.com/
Class Management Tools
Enrollment
Grades
Learning Management System

From Moodle.org, documentation, forums, books and manuals. http://moodle.org/support/
Early Warning System
Presentation Tools

From Maryland Faculty Online, tutorial on strategies for managing online courses.http://mdfaconline.org/modules/module_b.html

By Dr. J.V. Boettcher, a quick guide for online faculty.http://web.archive.org/web/20180903040055/http://www.designingforlearning.info/services/writing/ecoach/tenbest.html

Free tool for do screen capture recording on Windows or Mac computers.http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

Create engaging online presentation with this tool. Public presentations are free.http://prezi.com/

A fun and easy tool for creating animated videos and presentations.http://www.powtoon.com/
LCD Projector

From University of Oregon, Teaching and Learning Center, best practices for using PowerPoint.http://web.archive.org/web/20150915223522/http://pages.uoregon.edu/tep/technology/powerpoint/docs/presenting.pdf

PowerPoint is an excellent tool for creating presentations, but by default, the presentations are optimized for delivery to a face‐to‐face audience. There are several differences that should be considered when developing a PowerPoint presentation for an online audience as covered in this checklist.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Online_PowerPoint_Presentation_Checklist.pdf
Document Reader
Electronic Whiteboard
Learning Management System Content Area

From Moodle.org, documentation, forums, books and manuals. http://moodle.org/support/
Lecture Capture
Video

High-level overview of audio and video formats. http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_media.asp

Popular video sharing site.http://www.youtube.com/

An alternative to YouTube, free site for sharing instructional videos.http://www.teachertube.com/
Podcast

High-level overview of audio and video formats. http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_media.asp

Free and easy-to-use software for recording and editing sounds.http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Interaction Tools
Clickers

Provided by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an online reference guide on using clickers in the classroom.http://web.archive.org/web/20160317085519/http://www4.uwm.edu/ltc/srs/faculty/best_practices.cfm

This comprehensive guide was prepared by staff & associates of the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative (CWSEI) and The Science Education Initiative at the University of Colorado (CU-SEI).http://www.cwsei.ubc.ca/resources/files/Clicker_guide_CWSEI_CU-SEI.pdf
Discussion Board

From Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Academic Technology Center, guidance on improving the use of discussion boards.https://www2.palomar.edu/users/hdavis/psyc100/Blackboard/Bb@Palomar/Improving%20Discussion%20Boards.PDF

From Arizona State University, College of Extended Education Distance Learning and Technology, instructive tips of moderating discussion forums.resources/39_Tips_Moderating_Online_Discussions.pdf

Short article by Craig W. Smith that provides helpful hints for using chat in a course. (May take a while to load.)http://web.archive.org/web/20130314153915/http://www.innovateonline.info/pdf/vol2_issue5/Synchronous_Discussion_in_Online_Courses-__A_Pedagogical_Strategy_for_Taming_the_Chat_Beast.pdf
Chat

Short article by Beckie Johns on using Twitter to facilitate a chat session.http://socialfresh.com/twitter-chat-how-to/

General purpose social networking site for personal use. However, it is easy to set up a page for a group and most students already have accounts established. http://www.facebook.com/
Virtual Classroom

Adobe Connect is a web-conferencing application that can be used to set up a virtual classroom.http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Mikogo is free web-conferencing software that can be used to set up a virtual classroom.http://www.mikogo.com
Collaboration Tools
Virtual Group Tools

Sponsored by Google, create and manage your own virtual groups.http://groups.google.com

Sponsored by Yahoo, create and manage your own virtual groups.http://groups.yahoo.com/

Step-by-step instructions on using the group feature within Blackboard Learn 9.1.http://library.blackboard.com/d/?b4e90e5d-84d0-4b36-989b-5525b6ea9e47
Shared Online Editing Tools

Online tools for sharing and collaborating on documents.http://docs.google.com

Zoho offers a suite of online tools, but with more features for sharing and managing documents than Google Documents. Personal use is free.http://www.zoho.com/

Adobe Connect is a web-conferencing application that can be used to set up a virtual classroom.http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html

Mikogo is free web-conferencing software that can be used to set up a virtual classroom.http://www.mikogo.com
Wiki

Provided by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, a quick guide to determining which tool is the most appropriate to use for your planned purpose.https://teaching.unsw.edu.au/assessment-blog-wiki-or-forum-which-should-you-use

Short article by Barbara Schroeder, Boise State, with insightful guidance on using wikis with your class.https://edtechtoday.wordpress.com/2008/05/21/10-best-practices-for-using-wikis-in-education/

Community driven source for short articles on a myriad of topics. http://www.wikipedia.org/
Multimedia Tools
Web Design

Deciding what colors go well together can be challenge. This easy to use tool allows to create aesthetically pleasing color combinations.http://www.colorschemedesigner.com/

Online tool for creating a variety of styles for table borders.http://www.somacon.com/p141.php
PDF Creator

Industry standard for creating PDF documents.http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatpro.html

Free reader from Adobe for viewing PDF files.http://get.adobe.com/reader/

Free software for creating PDF files.http://www.cutepdf.com/Products/CutePDF/Writer.asp
Image Editing

Free image and photo manipulation application.http://www.getpaint.net/download.html
Web Site Development

Provided by Google, free application for creating web sites.http://sites.google.com

Comprehensive guide to learning and using HTML. http://www.w3schools.com/html/default.asp

Comprehensive resource for learning and using CSS.http://www.w3schools.com/css/default.asp

Deciding what colors go well together can be challenge. This easy to use tool allows to create aesthetically pleasing color combinations.http://www.colorschemedesigner.com/
Audio Recording and Editing

High-level overview of audio and video formats. http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_media.asp

Free and easy-to-use software for recording and editing sounds.http://audacity.sourceforge.net/
Video Recording and Editing

Suggestions for what to wear when recording a video. Written by Jenny Mudarri, Wistia for Marketing.https://wistia.com/learn/production/wearing-color-camera

High-level overview of audio and video formats. http://www.w3schools.com/html/html_media.asp

Popular video sharing site.http://www.youtube.com/

An alternative to YouTube, free site for sharing instructional videos.http://www.teachertube.com/
Digital Storytelling

Free and easy-to-use software from Microsoft for creating photo slideshows. (CNET is safe download site).https://download.cnet.com/Photo-Story-3-for-Windows/3000-12511_4-10339154.html
Media Conversion

Useful free tool for converting audio files.http://www.nch.com.au/switch/index.html

Free online utility for converting media files.http://www.zamzar.com

From the Copyright Advisory Network, an interactive tool for evaluating fair use of copyrighted materials by instructors.http://www.librarycopyright.net/resources/exemptions/
Reflection Tools

From York University, this guide provides starting points for instructors to reflect on their teaching.http://secretariat.info.yorku.ca/files/tevguide.pdf
Reflective Blogging

Provided by University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, a quick guide to determining which tool is the most appropriate to use for your planned purpose.https://teaching.unsw.edu.au/assessment-blog-wiki-or-forum-which-should-you-use

Provided by Google, free tool for creating a blog.http://www.blogger.com/

Provided by WordPress, a free service for creating a blog.http://wordpress.com/
Rubric Creation

Authentic Assessment Toolbox is a how-to text on creating authentic tasks, rubrics, and standards for measuring and improving student learning.http://jfmueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/index.htm

Very popular free tool for creating rubrics.http://rubistar.4teachers.org
Online Surveys

Easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Free when used with a limited number of participants.http://www.surveymonkey.com

Easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Free when used with a limited number of participants.http://www.zoomerang.com
Online Testing

From Cornell University, Center for Teaching Excellence, a helpful how-to for planning an exam, writing discriminating test questions, and avoiding common mistakes.http://www.facultysupport.com/resources/Test-Construction-Manual.pdf

Free online tool for creating and managing online quizzes with your students.http://quizstar.4teachers.org
Test Creation
Plagiarism Detection

From Webster University, Faculty Development Center, an insightful guide on preventing plagiarism. (from Web Archive)https://web.archive.org/web/20190716020451/http://www.webster.edu/faculty/ppp/best-practices-for-preventing-plagiarism.html

Provided by Blackboard, a tool for detecting plagiarims.https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Instructor/Assignments/SafeAssign

Another popular tool for detecting plagiarism.http://www.turnitin.com
ePortfolios
Online Course Evaluations
Research Tools
Bibliography Management

From Purdue University, an online writing lab with APA and MLA formatting.https://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Mendeley is a free reference manager and academic social network. Make your own fully-searchable library in seconds, cite as you write, and read and annotate your PDFs on any device.http://www.mendeley.com
Statistical Research

A short tutorials on using to Excel to run simple statistical tests. (Note: You may need to load the Analysis Toolpak first.)https://www.excel-easy.com/examples/descriptive-statistics.html

From Microsoft, an overview of the using the Analysis ToolPak in Excel.https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Use-the-Analysis-ToolPak-to-perform-complex-data-analysis-f77cbd44-fdce-4c4e-872b-898f4c90c007

From Carnegie Mellon, Enhancing Education series, an overview of using information visualization tools in the classroom.https://www.cmu.edu/teaching/technology/informationvisualization/index.html
Other Faculty Centers

http://www.american.edu/provost/ctrl/index.cfm

BYU Center for Teaching & Learninghttp://ctl.byu.edu/index.php

Enhancing Educationhttp://www.cmu.edu/teaching/index.html

Office of Distance Learninghttps://distance.fsu.edu/


Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning.https://bokcenter.harvard.edu/

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teachinghttp://www.celt.iastate.edu/

Center for Teaching Excellencehttp://www.cte.ku.edu

http://www.washington.edu/teaching/

http://cft.vanderbilt.edu/teaching-guides/

Sponsored by SREB, online resource center for teachers, including resources for higher education.http://www.theteachercenter.org/
Associations

AASCU is a higher education association of public colleges, universities and systems whose members share a learning- and teaching-centered culture, a historic commitment to underserved student populations and a dedication to research and creativity.http://www.aascu.org/

The AAUP's purpose is to advance academic freedom and shared governance; to define fundamental professional values and standards for higher education, and to ensure higher education's contribution to the common good.http://www.aaup.org/aaup

AAC&U is the leading national association concerned with the quality, vitality, and public standing of undergraduate liberal education.http://aacu.org/

EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association whose mission is to advance higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.http://www.educause.edu/

POD Network - developing and supporting practitioners and leaders in higher education dedicated to enhancing learning and teaching.http://www.podnetwork.org/

The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program is a national movement to transform the way aspiring faculty members are prepared for their careers.http://www.preparing-faculty.org/

STLHE strives to be the pre-eminent national voice, and a world leader, for enhancing teaching and learning in higher education.http://www.stlhe.ca/