External Resources for Faculty
Learning and Education Resources
| Organization | Description | Links |
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| Project Gutenberg | Offers a library catalog of over 42,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online. | Project Gutenberg |
| Teaching According to MBTI | Tips on teaching students who describe themselves according to a specific modality preference, or style. | MBTI & Teaching |
| Learning Theories of Instructional Design | An explanation of the three basic theories of learning including the terms and strategies, and how they apply to instructional design. | Learning Theories & Instructional Design |
| How People Learn | How theories and insights can translate into actions and practice, now making a real connection between classroom activities and learning behavior. Access the book, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, as a pdf for free! | How People Learn |
| Bloom's Taxonomy: Structuring the Learning Process | An in-depth look at how Bloom's Taxonomy is useful when planning lessons and creating learning opportunities. Other pages on his website, like Instructional Design-Media, Strategies, & Methods, provide alternatives to the lecture format. | Bloom's Taxonomy |
| Online Learning - The Official Journal of Online Learning Consortium | OLC’s premier open access journal dedicated to the development and dissemination of new knowledge at the intersection of pedagogy, emerging technology, policy, and practice in online environments. | Online Learning - Official Journal of OLC |
| Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning | This ebook is a collection of chapters written by the participants of a free open course on the Canvas Open Network entitled Humanizing Online Instruction. | Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning |
Disability
Below, you will find helpful National links and resources related to disability.
| Organization | Description | Links |
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| Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) | Professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. | AHEAD.ORG |
| The Federal Government | The federal government website connecting you to important information about disability benefits, health care and housing programs, as well as tools and resources for students making the transition from high school to college or work. | Disability.gov |
| Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Promoting self-esteem & independence for the blind and visually impaired. | Associated Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired |
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Learning Disabilities Association of America: |
Since 1963, providing support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. | Learning Disabilities Association of America |
| Learning Disability & ADHD Online: | Seeking to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. | Learning Disability & ADHD Online |
| Learning Ally | A national nonprofit with a defined approach to help support students with learning disabilities and their families. | Learning Ally |