Free courses and resources

A core principle of OneHE is our commitment to giving back. One way we do this is by creating content under open educational resources which is free to all faculty.

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Addressing Technology-Access Barriers to Online Learning

by Thomas J. Tobin

The goal of this learning path is to help you to create a technology environment that supports faculty members, support staff, and campus leaders in moving beyond narrowly-defined inclusive-design practices.

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Community building activities (Equity Unbound)

CURATED ACTIVITIES

Discover strategies and activities for creating online communities built on principles of equity and care in which all students can flourish.

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Developing students' digital skills (STAK project)

CURATED ACTIVITIES

Explore activities that will help your students develop the academic digital literacy, skills, and competencies they need to succeed.

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Introduction to the VALUE Rubrics: An Authentic Approach to Assessment

by Jessica Chittum, Kate D. McConnell

Learn how the American Association of Colleges and Universities’s (AAC&U) VALUE rubrics can help you evaluate students’ performance reliably and verifiably across 16 cross-cutting learning outcomes that underpin liberal education.

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Abby Ferber Introduction to the Concept of Privilege

An Introduction To The Concept Of Privilege

by Abby L. Ferber

This course explores the concept of privilege and how it impacts on educational experiences so we can build more inclusive classrooms.

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The Role of Structure in Inclusive Teaching

by Viji Sathy, Kelly Hogan

Who is left behind by the decisions you make in teaching? Bring more equity to your course using structured course design and facilitation.

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Applying the Science of Motivation to Teaching

by Sarah Rose Cavanagh

Faculty could greatly benefit from a primer on aspects of motivation science relevant to the classroom, including self-determination theory, achievement motivation, and goal setting.

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An Introduction to Experiential Education

by Patrick M. Green, Cynthia P. Stewart, Lark Hovey

Experiential education is learning through an experience and reflection on that experience. This introduction explains the function, value and characteristics of experiential education and offers some ideas for how to apply this approach in your context.

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Designing HyFlex Courses

by Brian Beatty

HyFlex (hybrid-flexible) courses are multi-modal courses which offer students the choice of online or classroom-based learning. This course explains the design principles and suggests ways to get started.

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'Picture a Professor': An Interview With Jessamyn Neuhaus

by James M. Lang, Jessamyn Neuhaus

In this interview, James M. Lang catches up with Jessamyn Neehaus, inviting her to share some of the backstory of her new book, and to talk about her writing practices. Read an excerpt from the book below, and feel free to join the conversation.

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Climate Action Pedagogy (CAP): Co-Working Session 3

by Karen Costa

This page contains the proceedings of the third ‘Climate Action Pedagogy (CAP) Design Challenge: Live Co-Working Session‘ hosted by Karen Costa and the OneHE team.

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The Path to Online Learning Communities

by Konstantina Martzoukou

This infographic presents simple activities that can enable you to succeed on the path to building online communities among students in virtual classrooms.

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Wondrous Week One

by Virna Rossi

This infographic outlines some simple tips to help you engage your students from day one of the course.

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Deliberate Dialogue: Discussing Academic Integrity in the Classroom

by Niya Bond, Tricia Bertram Gallant

In this video, Tricia Bertram Gallant and Niya Bond discuss what academic integrity is, and how to initiate a conversation with students to promote a positive learning environment.

Video discussion

My Caring Instructor

by Michelle Pacansky-Brock

How do students define an Excellent E-Instructor? An Instructor who is with them, for them and inspires them, through these small yet effective steps. This infographic considers what qualities students value in a caring instructor.

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Fast Switch to E-Learning

by Virna Rossi

This infographic presents some simple and practical ideas to help you make a fast switch to e-learning with your students.

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'The Spark of Learning': An Interview with Sarah Rose Cavanagh

by James M. Lang, Sarah Rose Cavanagh

In this video interview James M. Lang catches up with Sarah Rose Cavanagh inviting her to share some of the backstory of her book, and to talk about her writing practices. Read an excerpt from the book below, and feel free to join the conversation.

Interview

Exploring The New Normal

by Badrul H. Khan

Thoughts on the way in which higher education needs to respond from Badrul H. Khan.

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‘Skim, Dive, Surface’: An Interview with Jenae Cohn

by Jenae Cohn, James M. Lang

In this video interview James M. Lang catches up with Jenae Cohn inviting her to share some of the backstory of her book, and to talk about her writing practices. Read an excerpt from the book below, and feel free to join the conversation.

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Addressing Destructive Behaviour in the Classroom: Interview with Chavella T. Pittman

by Chavella T. Pittman, Niya Bond

In this video Niya Bond talks to Chavella Pittman about strategies and best practice for managing micro and macro aggression in the classroom.

Video discussion

Teaching Matters Interview with Aeron and Stephanie

'Teaching Matters': An Interview with Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong

by Aeron Haynie, Stephanie Spong, James M. Lang

In this video interview, James M. Lang catches up with Aeron Haynie and Stephanie Spong, authors of ‘Teaching Matters: A Guide for Graduate Students’ and invites them to share some of the backstory for the book and talk about their writing practices. Read an excerpt from the book and join the conversation.

Interview

Quick Guide to Online Student Engagement in Week One

by Flower Darby

The purpose of this infographic is to bring to notice those little things that can help you show your presence in an online class and make your students feel that you care.

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Using Structured Office Hours to Improve Student Engagement

by Viji Sathy

The purpose of this infographic is to suggest a structure to office hours that will help your students get the most out of designated time with you.

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Torrey Trust's Technology is Not the Solution to Cheating

by Maha Bali

This is a useful infographic for thinking through how to build trust and reduce cheating in your courses - recognising that technology will not solve your problems.

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How to Show Your Presence in Online Classrooms

by Flower Darby

The purpose of this infographic is to bring to notice those little things that can help you show your presence in an online class and make your students feel that you care.

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3 Ways to Make PDFs More Accessible

by Niya Bond

In this video, Niya Bond, OneHE Faculty Developer, shares three strategies to use when considering the accessibility of documents in PDF format for students. Below, you can find some useful resources to help you continue researching this topic.

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Teaching in the Age of AI: A perspective from Derek Bruff and James M Lang

by James M. Lang, Derek Bruff

In this video, James M Lang chats with Derek Bruff about artificial intelligence and its applications for teaching and learning.

Video discussion

What is Ungrading: A Perspective from Jesse Stommel

by Jesse Stommel, Todd D. Zakrajsek

In this video, Todd Zakrajsek chats to Jesse Stommel about his latest thoughts on using grades for assessing students' work in Higher Education.

Video discussion

Climate Action Pedagogy (CAP): Co-Working Session 2

by Karen Costa , Niya Bond

This page contains the proceedings of the second ‘Climate Action Pedagogy (CAP) Design Challenge: Live Co-Working Session‘ hosted by Karen Costa and OneHE team.

Webinar recording

The Present Professor

by Michelle Pacansky-Brock

This infographic introduces some practical considerations for making your presence felt to students in an online context with five simple 'clicks'.

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'Ungrading': An Interview with Susan D. Blum

by Susan D. Blum, James M. Lang

In this interview James M. Lang catches up with Susan D. Blum and invites her to share some of the backstory of the book writing, and talk about ungrading. Read an excerpt from the book and join the conversation.

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'Inclusive Teaching': An Interview with Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy

by Kelly Hogan, Viji Sathy, James M. Lang

In this interview James M. Lang catches up with Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy and invites them to share some of the backstory of the book, and talk about their writing practices. Read an excerpt from the book and join the conversation.

Interview

'Minding Bodies': An Interview with Susan Hrach

by Susan Hrach, James M. Lang

Consider a classroom in which you are teaching right now. How much room does it allow for body movement? What changes to your environment or teaching could you make to use the body in support of learning?

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3 Ways to Encourage Classroom Discussion

by Niya Bond

In this video Niya Bond shares three quick strategies for encouraging effective classroom discussions.

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'Intentional Tech': An Interview with Derek Bruff

by Derek Bruff, James M. Lang

In this interview, James M. Lang catches up with Derek Bruff, the author of Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College Teaching and learns more about the book’s origins.

Interview

Maximising the Use of Your Virtual Office Hours

by Flower Darby

Do you feel like you are not making the most of your office hours? This infographic suggests some simple ideas to make them more effective.

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'Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology': An Interview with Michelle D. Miller

by Michelle D. Miller, James M. Lang

In this interview James M. Lang catches up with Michelle D. Miller and invites her to share some of the backstory of the book, and talk about her writing practices. Read an excerpt from the book and join the conversation.

Interview

The Art of Giving Feedback

by Virna Rossi

This infographic presents principles and good practices of giving feedback to students that can be embedded in online learning.

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Community building activities (Equity Unbound)

Developing students' digital skills (STAK project)

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