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Online Teaching Faculty Toolbox

As you prepare your online course, you have a wide variety of resources available to help you plan, build, and deliver your course. This toolbox helps instructors plan, build and deliver an effective online teaching experience. The toolbox includes tips, best practices, strategies, support, and resources.

Online Course Development

Here are online course design best practices to ensure that the learning experience is as high-quality for online courses as in a face-to-face format.
Quality Matters™

USC is a member of the Quality Matters Program (QM) which promotes and improves the quality of online education and student learning nationally and internationally.
Quality Standards for Online Courses (QSOC)

The Quality Standards for Online Courses (QSOC) are designed to ensures that online courses are not only accessible and engaging but also pedagogically sound and effectively structured to enhance student learning experiences.
Teaching Strategies

Various teaching strategies and best practices for online courses.
Teaching Resources

Teaching resources for online courses.
Faculty Support for Teaching Online

When teaching online, you are not alone. There is support for faculty across campus.
Student Resources for Online Learning

Online learning resources for students including the Blackboard Learning Management System and the Carolina Tech Zone.
Technology Tools and Resources

Technology tools and resources that can be used to enhance your course.
Literature, Guides and Other Resources

Links to literature, guides, and other helpful resources related to best practices in teaching online courses.

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