Professional Organizations and Memberships
ACUE offers evidence-based teaching certification programs that focus on online and hybrid instruction. It’s known for high-impact professional development tailored for college faculty.Ìý
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Campus Technology is your go-to source for news, insights, and trends in higher ed tech. Stay updated on the latest innovations shaping digital learning, instructional tools, and campus IT strategies that support teaching success.Ìý
EAB brings data-driven insights and strategic support to higher ed institutions. Faculty can tap into research, best practices, and student success strategies that help improve retention, instruction, and engagement.
EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association that helps higher education institutions use information technology effectively. It provides research, resources, best practices, and professional development for IT leaders, faculty, and administrators in colleges and universities.
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Part of EDUCAUSE, ELI offers webinars, research, and case studies focused on faculty engagement and online pedagogy.Ìý
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edX is a nonprofit online learning platform founded by MIT and Harvard University. edX for Educators provides resources, course materials, and professional development opportunities for instructors and institutions who want to create or use online courses effectively.
Coursera is an online learning platform offering courses, certificates, and degrees from universities and organizations worldwide. Coursera for Educators helps instructors and institutions integrate online courses into curricula, enhance teaching, and provide professional learning opportunities.
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Faculty Focus delivers practical tips and quick reads on effective teaching. It’s perfect for faculty looking to improve engagement, online instruction, assessment, and classroom strategies—without the fluff.Ìý
This section of Inside Higher Ed highlights news, commentary, and case studies specific to online and digital learning. Great for staying current.Ìý
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ITC – Instructional Tech Council supports distance education professionals with a focus on community and technical colleges. Faculty gain access to conferences, peer networks, and resources designed to elevate online teaching and learning.Ìý
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LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of short, high-quality video courses on teaching tools, leadership, software, and more. Faculty can learn on demand, earning micro-credentials and building new skills at their own pace.Ìý
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A curated collection of free and open peer-reviewed teaching materials, learning activities, and faculty development tools—ideal for enhancing online course content.Ìý
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OLC leads the way in online education innovation. Faculty benefit from workshops, certifications, and research aimed at improving online teaching quality and digital pedagogy.ÌýLearn more at the OLC and You resource page.
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A peer-reviewed journal by OLC focused on research, theory, and practice in online education. A must-read for faculty interested in scholarship of teaching and learning online.Ìý
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Quality Matters is the gold standard for online course design. Faculty can use its research-based rubrics, peer review process, and training to improve course quality and student outcomes.Ìý
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TeachOnline.ca is an initiative from Contact North | Contact Nord in Ontario, Canada. It is a professional resource for online teaching and learning, offering research, practical strategies, tutorials, and best practices for faculty and instructors in higher education.
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TOPkit is the Teaching Online Professional Development Kit, a resource that compiles professional organizations, conferences, and resources for instructors and administrators involved in online learning. It helps educators identify opportunities for networking, professional growth, and staying current with best practices in online education.
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It is a professional association for colleges and universities that focuses on continuing education, professional development, and online learning programs. UPCEA provides research, conferences, and best practices to support institutional leaders, faculty, and staff in extending higher education beyond the traditional campus.
Visit UPCEA for resources, research, and professional development in continuing and online education.
It is a national higher education organization focused on advancing digital learning and innovation, providing research, policy guidance, best practices, and professional development for institutions, faculty, and administrators involved in online and blended learning.
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