Instructor Guidebook: Teaching & Learning at Clarkson University
The guidebook was created by the Teaching & Learning Corner team to help instructors manage their classes most efficiently so that they and their students can be successful. The TLC team is available to partner with you to achieve this goal.
Chapter 1: What is Teaching & Learning
At Clarkson, teaching & learning takes place in Moodle, our learning management system. Whether y...
Course Delivery Modes
Courses are delivered in a variety of modes at Clarkson University including in-person, online (e...
The Course Syllabus
A course syllabus is a contract between you and your students. At minimum, instructors must post ...
Getting Started with Moodle
You can get started in Moodle as soon as you have Clarkson credentials to log in. Two ways to st...
Chapter 2: Preparing Your Course for Students
Whether you are using Moodle to support your in-person class, a completely online course or a syn...
Quality Courses Begin with a Course Map
In essence, a course map* serves as a blueprint for a well-designed and effective course, ensurin...
Course Design and Development Timeline
Faculty and instructional designers are partners in course design and development. The following...
Quality Matters at Clarkson University
Clarkson subscribes to Quality Matters, to ensure consistent quality and continuous improvement i...
Are Your Course Objectives Measurable?
At Clarkson University, you may be given a syllabus with course objectives or you may be allowed ...
Chapter 3: Communication and Student Engagement
Chapter 4: Effective Online Teaching Practices
Chapter 5: Technology Tools and Support
Clarkson University provides minimum recommendations for distance and online learning. Minimum Te...
EdTech Toolkit: Basic Tech Tools
The Teaching & Learning Corner's Ed Tech Toolkit provides instructions & support for the followin...
Apps AnyWhere
AppsAnywhere Clarkson provides this comprehensive list of software freely available to instructo...
Faculty Toolkit for Moodle
Moodle provides a wide variety of activities* for your classroom needs. Download the Faculty Qui...
Beyond the Basics Ed Tech Tools
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Chapter 6: Assessment and Grading
Assessment is more than just assigning grades — it’s how we check for understanding, give student...
Chapter 7: Policies and Procedures
Chapter 8: Frequently Asked Questions
Appendices
Helpful Information
Sample syllabus Communication templates Grading rubrics Calendar of important ...
Resources
Best practices for online teaching at Clarkson University Checklist in Appendix https://www.ever...
Introductory/Icebreaker Ideas for Online Discussion Forums
Icebreakers for online discussion forums in higher education can foster community and engagement....
Moodle Quick Basics
Use this Moodle Quick Basics Presentation to meet the items on the startup checklist!