Best practices for ensuring diversity and inclusion in online learning: 

https://diversity.sdsu.edu/resources/inclusive-pedagogy 

Best practices for online teaching

Instructor Presence

Establish teaching presence early and often:

• Post announcements, appear on video and participate in discussions.

• Show your personality, passion, and expertise.

Real World Applications

Motivate students by making a real-world connection:

• Show students how they will apply what they are learning.

Teach for Online Students

Orient students to the online course:

• Break learning into smaller chunks. Establish a pattern of activity and due dates.

• Describe expectations for online participation, communication, and netiquette.

• Provide technical support information.

Clear Expectations

Help students dive straight into the content by providing them with:

• Detailed syllabus.

• Due dates and schedule.

• Clear assignment directions.

Learning Objectives

Alignment matters! Be sure that:

• Course content aligns with objectives and assessments.

• Extra content not directly supporting the learning objectives is removed or made optional.

Prompt Feedback

Provide feedback to improve student outcomes:

• Reinforce important materials, concepts, and skills.

• Provide timely feedback students can apply during the course.

Engage Students

The quality of interaction between students is a sign of a successful class:

• Create educational experiences for students that are challenging, enriching, and that extend their academic abilities.

• Provide students with opportunities to interact with peers, such as through discussion and group work.

Recommended Resources:

• Miami University. Best Practices for Teaching Online. https://miamioh.edu/academics/elearning/faculty-resources/teaching-online/index.html (accessed August 22, 2019).

• Brown University. Best Practices for Teaching Online. https://www.brown.edu/academics/professional/faculty/online/best-practices.php (accessed September 7, 2018).

Graphic created by Ron Carranza, Andrew Salcido, and Jessica Cole. Udpated August 22, 2019.