Writing course-specific policies
A description of the process for writing or revising course-specific policies, and examples of communication, technology, and in-class work policies.
A description of the process for writing or revising course-specific policies, and examples of communication, technology, and in-class work policies.
Links to USC resources to help faculty determine the type of General Education (GE) course they are teaching and the corresponding course requirements, such as reading load and assignment types.
A video describing considerations when creating course policies.
A checklist of the content recommended for the first day of class in a new semester. The checklist is appropriate for both classroom and online courses.
A list of common questions from instructors regarding learning objectives and best-practice answers.
Recommendations and tips for making an introductory video for one of your courses, which can be shared with students via email or through an LMS, such as Blackboard. Also included is a sample script template to help structure the video content.
This guide serves as an explanation of using in-class work to evaluate student participation, and why in-class work is preferred over less-structured forms of participation. Suggestions for facilitating in-class work, and samples, are provided.
Overview of a generalized process for accomplishing faculty peer review.
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.
A compilation of teaching techniques and strategies that can minimize unproductive stress in students and support students who are dealing with trauma.