Teaching and Learning Resources for Online Teaching, Virtual Teaching, and Work-Life Balance and Self Care plus resources available from TBR and Thigpen Library.
Resources: Online Teaching
These resources focus on asynchronous classes – the traditional online course at Vol State.
Resources from Vol State
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eLearn for Vol State FacultyDistributed Ed. Knowledge Base for eLearn
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My Media: Quick Start Guide & Support InfoMy Media is an online video platform within eLearn which enables you to create and share videos. Media produced can be viewed on computers, tablets, and smartphones.
Miscellaneous
Resources: Virtual Teaching
These resources focus on the virtual classroom – synchronous class sessions. The Resources: Online Teaching section has additional resources on eLearn.
Resources from Vol State
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Best Practices for Virtual TeachingBest practices for Vol State faculty teaching virtual courses
Using Zoom and Video Conferencing
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Guidance for Virtual Classes at Vol StateRecommended practices for holding and recording virtual (i.e., synchronous or live) class sessions. Addresses FERPA concerns.
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Teaching with ZoomCollection of articles in the VSCC Knowledge Base on using Zoom.
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Securing Zoom MeetingsIncludes how to prevent "Zoombombing"
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Tips for Delivering a Great Video Meeting Checklist to ensure a smooth online meeting experience
Library Resources
Thigpen Library provides online access to these publications.
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American Journal of Distance Education This link opens in a new windowJournal of research and scholarship in the field of American distance education. Established in 1987 with the mission of promoting research and disseminating information about distance education in the Americas.
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Chronicle of Higher Education This link opens in a new window Online edition which is published every weekday. News, information, and job postings for faculty and administrators in colleges and universities.
Vol State subscription
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New Directions for Community Colleges This link opens in a new windowA quarterly journal that offers practical recommendations on current trends in the field of community college education.
Online access begins with Spring 2020 issue
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New Directions for Teaching & Learning This link opens in a new windowA quarterly journal that offers a comprehensive range of ideas and techniques for improving college teaching based on the experience of seasoned instructors and the latest findings of educational and psychological researchers.
Online access begins with Winter 2019 issue
You can find more professional resources in the library's article databases and EBSCO eBook collection. Use the A-Z database collection to use these online resources.
TBR Resources
Teaching and learning resources from TBR.
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TBR Teaching Tuesdays 2020 SeriesSeries of short videos on TBR YouTube channel
Through its partnership and membership with Frontier Set TBR is providing access to some resources from Every Learner Everywhere.
Work-Life Balance and Self Care Resources
Maintain a work-life balance and reduce stress with these recommended resources.
Resources: General
General education resources recommend by faculty
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Course Hero - EducatorFind teaching resources, discover innovative practices, and gain recognition for your work
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Faculty Guide to Supporting Student Mental Health The emotional well-being of students has become a top priority in higher education as mental health challenges among college students have risen significantly in recent years. According to the annual Healthy Minds Study (HMS), in 2021 more than 80% of students reported that emotional or mental health difficulties hurt their academic performance one or more days in the previous month.