This resource has been designed to enhance the skills and confidence of staff new to online teaching. Teaching in the online environment also introduces staff to a range of learning technologies used at the University of Newcastle.
Understanding describes what effective online teaching is and how it can be used to complement face-to-face teaching. Supported online technologies Blackboard, EchoSystem, Turnitin and Campus Pack are also included.
Starting links to important policies, information and responsibilities relating to teaching at this University. It provides information about creating your online environment, including considerations for converting current courses to online contexts.
Facilitating focuses on managing and facilitating your online course. Strategies for improving student engagement, motivation and behaviour in the online environment are discussed.
In Communicating we outline strategies for effective online communications between students and staff. Different ways of communicating online are discussed with reference to Blackboard's communication tools.
Assessing describes the qualities of good assessment. The various online assessment tools available through Blackboard are discussed, along with strategies for providing feedback and managing student grades.
In Evaluating, we outline the importance of effective evaluation in regard to course design, and teaching and learning.