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EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative (ELI) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Part of EDUCAUSE, ELI offers webinars, research, and case studies focused on faculty engagement and online pedagogy. 
Learn more about EDUCAUSE, the nonprofit supporting information technology in higher education<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Faculty Focus delivers practical tips and quick reads on effective teaching. It\u2019s perfect for faculty looking to improve engagement, online instruction, assessment, and classroom strategies\u2014without the fluff. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Faculty Focus for insights on teaching, learning, and faculty professional growth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inside Higher Ed \u2013 Digital Learning Section <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This section of Inside Higher Ed highlights news, commentary, and case studies specific to online and digital learning. Great for staying current. 
Visit Inside Higher Ed for updates on higher education policy, teaching, and campus trends<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LinkedIn Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about LinkedIn Learning, the online platform for professional development and skill-building<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A curated collection of free and open peer-reviewed teaching materials, learning activities, and faculty development tools\u2014ideal for enhancing online course content. 
Visit MERLOT for free OER materials for teaching and learning<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OLC – Online Learning Consortium <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MTSU (via MTSU Online) has an institutional membership, so it is free for you to join. Faculty benefit from workshops, certifications, and research aimed at improving online teaching quality and digital pedagogy. Learn more at the OLC and You<\/a> resource page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore OLC for research, best practices, and support in online higher education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Learning Journal (OLJ) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. 
Explore the Online Learning Journal (OLJ) for articles on online teaching and learning in higher education<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

QM, Quality Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit Quality Matters for rubrics, professional development, and course certification<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TeachOnline.ca (from Contact North Ontario) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.
Visit TeachOnline.ca for research, strategies, and best practices in online higher education<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOPkit — Professional Organizations and Conferences <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about TOPkit, a professional development resource for online teaching organizations and conferences<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPCEA, University Professional and Continuing Education Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MTSU (via MTSU Online) has an institutional membership, so it is free for you to join. UPCEA 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit UPCEA for resources, research, and professional development in continuing and online education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

WCET 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.
Explore WCET for professional development and innovation in digital learning<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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