Online Teaching
CLEAR has expertise in the design and facilitation of online courses and can provide
instructors with assistance and advice in this area of teaching through its free instructional
design and consulting.
Below are a few resources to help you become familiar with best practices in teaching
and managing an online course:
- The DSI CLEAR Syllabus - This page overviews syllabi requirements and provides a sample course syllabus template
that can be downloaded, edited, and personalized.
- Start of Semester Tasks and End of Semester Tasks in Canvas. Also, see CLEAR's Canvas site for additional resources.
- Accessibility Online - The information found on this page will help you better understand the issues that
impact students with disabilities and your role in accommodating their needs.
- Delivering Exams Online - This resource provides information on assessment types and options for proctored
testing.
- Best Practices for Teaching Online - This page has ideas for streamlining course facilitation while providing a quality
course environment geared toward cultivating an online community.
- Online Communication Tips - This page provides students with tips for communicating more effectively online.
We recommend including it in your syllabus and/or Start Here section of your online
course.
- How to Succeed as an Online Student - This page provides students with tips for succeeding in the online classroom. We
recommend including it in your syllabus and/or Start Here section of your online course.