Center for Excellence in TeachingCreating LGBTQ+ inclusive learning environments
Presents ways to foster a more LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus) inclusive learning environment, available USC support services, and suggested online resources.
Resources: Course design
Sources for free copyright-free images
A list of web sites that provide access to images that can be used in instructional materials, such as presentation slide decks, documents, and web sites. All listed sites provide free images, which are also copyright-free. Some sites have requirements for use, such as attribution of the author.
Mid-semester evaluation
A stepwise procedure for implementing mid-semester surveys of students directed toward the improvement of a course, plus some tips on survey question creation.
Maximize efficiency when teaching large classes
A set of tips for instructors who are teaching courses with large enrollments (greater than 30), intended to minimize faculty time requirements and workload while simultaneously maintaining student learning. These tips apply for courses of any delivery type: online, hybrid, or face-to-face.
Critiques
Considerations and ideas for implementing critiques in your course. This resource is applicable to various disciplines and modalities. Critiques might also be referred to as peer review, review, analysis, evaluation, assessment, appraisal, criticism, or critical commentary.