Course Planning
Instructional Design
An essential element in integrating technology into the curriculum. The Center for
Instructional Technology (CIT) provides pedagogical support for the
use of instructional technology in the classroom.
http://www.utexas.edu/cc/cit/consulting/instruct_design.html
Computer Services
Guide to computing information and
services for UT faculty.
http://www.utexas.edu/computer/faculty/
The World Lecture Hall (WLH)
Links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to
deliver university-level academic courses in any language.
http://www.utexas.edu/world/lecture/index.html
What's New?
Examples at George Mason University of the latest successful combinations
of research, teaching, and technology to enhance learning.
http://www.gmu.edu/newtech/findex.html
The
Center for Instructional Technology
A rich collection of
resources designed to support UT faculty instructional technology
needs.
http://www.utexas.edu/cc/cit/
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Internet Use
WWW Search engines
Descriptions and search tips for
many search engines, subject guides, and metacrawlers. Also includes links
to other sites about search engines.
http://www.lib.utk.edu/refs/search.html
Citing Internet Sources
Based on Li and Crane's
Electronic styles: A Handbook for citing electronic information
(1996), by Information Today, Inc.
http://www.uvm.edu/~ncrane/estyles/
Analyzing Information on the Internet
Basic guidelines for helping students become critical thinkers when using
the Web.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact3-1.html
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Diversity Issues
Creating a Supportive Environment for Everyone
A sampling of ways to address gender equity in the college classroom from
the University Teaching Center at the University of Arizona.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact1-4.html
Gender Equity
A self-quiz from the University Teaching Center, University of Arizona.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact1-5.html
Gender equity
also see UT sourcebook
Special Needs
Information for reaching students with disabilities.
http://www.utexas.edu/depts/dos/ssd/guide/facstaff.html
Multicultural issues
see UT sourcebook
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Teaching and Learning
Strategies
Class Discussion
Practices that maximize participation and enhance student achievement.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact1-1.html
Tips for Using Questions in Large
Classes
Ideas from The Teaching Professor. Article by Daniel J. Klionsky,
University of California-Davis.
http://www.magnapubs.com/Newsletters/Ttp/questions.htm
Effective Lectures
Three key features of effective
lectures include clarity, organization, and pacing.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact1-2.html
Cooperative Learning
Six of the most commonly used cooperative learning structures in the
college classroom (Think-Pair-Share, Concerns, Three-Step Interview,
Numbered Heads Together, Roundtable, Jigsaw) and examples of their
application.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact2-1.html
Best practices in College Teaching
Specific examples in
twelve categories including rewarding learner participation, active
learning, lecture, modeling and group discussion.
http://nsccux.sccd.ctc.edu/~eceprog/bstprac.html
SEE UT SOURCEBOOK FOR:
- Active Learning
- Collaborative/Cooperative Learning
- Demonstration/Performance
- Discussion
- Case Study
- Simulation
- Questioning
- Pairs or Small Group Work
- Individualized Forms of Instruction
- Lecture
- Case-Study
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Evaluating and Testing
Learning
Testing and Grading
see UT sourcebook
Academic Dishonesty
see UT sourcebook
Authentic Assessment
see UT sourcebook
Internet Resources for Higher Education Outcomes
Assessment
North Carolina State University
http://www2.acs.ncsu.edu/UPA/survey/resource.htm
Using Portfolios in Assessment
Barton and Collins
(1997) propose three aspects of portfolio design as being
critical.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact2-4.html
Measurement and Evaluation Center
Staff and facilities
are available to aid in evaluation and research projects undertaken by
faculty members and other persons in the UT Austin community.
http://www.utexas.edu/academic/mec/
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Evaluating and Documenting
Teaching
Getting Feedback on Your Course through Student Focus
Groups
University Teaching Center, University of
Arizona
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact2-3.html
Video recording and consulting by the CTE
provide information here or link to it? or contact CTE?
The Teaching Portfolio
From a review of hundreds of
teaching portfolios, Seldin (1997) identifies typical items chosen for
inclusion.
http://www.utc.arizona.edu/tact2-2.html
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Resources for
Students
Dean of Students
Six diverse areas: Campus and
Community Involvement, Greek Life and Education, New Student Services,
Retention Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, and Student
Judicial Services.
http://www.utexas.edu/depts/dos/
The UT Learning Center (UTLC)
This student academic
service offers both group and individualized programs to increase
efficiency in college-level math, science, writing, reading, and learning
strategies.
http://www.utexas.edu/student/lsc/
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