Center for Excellence in TeachingFlipped course design
An introduction to the flipped course, a course design style that is more consistent with theories of human learning than traditional lecture-style courses and supported by educational research.
Resources: Inclusive teaching
Faculty decision guide
This document is a job aid to assist faculty, including online faculty, with supporting students who may be in the following situations. For each situation, required or recommended actions are specified.
Trauma-informed teaching
A compilation of teaching techniques and strategies that can minimize unproductive stress in students and support students who are dealing with trauma.
Hybrid streaming course design model
This resource provides an explanation of a hybrid streaming course design model, sometimes referred to as HyFlex, and faculty considerations for course planning and design.
Creating 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.
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.
Disarming upset students
A stepwise procedure for respectfully managing upset students, particularly during classroom discussions.
5 tips for supporting and engaging international students
A list of five detailed tips for addressing the specific needs of students who were not raised in American culture.