Planning a Course

Developing & Designing a Course

The following resources assist during the planning, design, and development of a course- an online course, technology enriched course, or a traditional course.

Questions to Ask Yourself When Planning a Course
Designing Instruction - A Guide for Faculty and Teaching Assistants
Designing an Effective College Course
Developing a New Course for Online Instruction

Creating a Syllabus

The following resources assist during the planning, design, and development of a course- an online course, technology enriched course, or a traditional course.

Course Syllabus Development
Guidelines to Follow When Creating a Syllabus
Syllabus Creation Guide: A List of Steps

Strategies for Teaching Large Classes

The following resources assist instructors who have the difficult challenge of teaching a large class.

Instructors Share Ideas: Large Class Teaching Tips
Large Classes: A Teaching Guide
Teaching Large Classes: Solutions from Your Peers
Tools for Teaching: Preparing to Teach the Large Lecture Class
Teaching Writing in Large Classes

Best Practices & Tips for Teaching

The following resources are a collection of best practices and tips for teaching.

A Brief Summary of the Best Practices in Teaching
Best Practices for Teaching First-year Undergraduates
Good Teaching Practices & Tools for Teaching
Teaching Tips

Other Great Resources

The following resources address a variety of issues and assist instructors in the continuing development of their courses.

A Trainer’s Toolbox of Templates, Outlines, and Briefings
Lecturing: Teaching for Learning
Preparing TA's for Teaching