We offer the following off-campus links to other successful programs and/or resources for getting ready to teach online/hybrid/blended courses.
The 5 Pillars of Quality Online Education by the Sloan-C Consortium
How-To Guide for Creating Accessible Online Learning Content by the Sloan-C Consortium
How Do You Help Students Complete Online Classes? by Janet Moore for the Sloan-C Constortium
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - "Introduction to Hybrid Courses"
Portland Community College - "Hybrid Classes"
See esp. the collection of handouts and tutorials by scrolling down the page - these may be very helpful in shaping your content and choosing online activities which meet your learning objectives.
West Georgia State University - "Building Learning Communities Through Threaded Discussions"
Web 2.0 Selection Criteria: Save Time Choosing an Appropriate Tool - Sloan-C Consortium
Ohio State University - "Handbook for Instructors on the Use of Electronic Class Discussion"
Merlot JOLT - Journal of Online Learning and Teaching - an excellent and ongoing peer-reviewed journal.
"Creating a Hybrid College Course...for Beginners"
EducauseConnect Resources on "Hybrid or Blended Learning"
EducauseConnect Resources on "Online Teaching Strategies"
Educational Technology Review Resource on A Paradigm Shift: Technology Integration for Higher Education in the New Millennium by Donna L. Rogers
Drexel University - "Lost in Translation: Importance of Effective Communication in Online Education"