Faculty Resources

Well-designed online courses and programs are critical to student success. The Office of Online Learning & Academic Technology (OLAT) is committed to developing faculty resources to meet these needs.

Online Synchronous Teaching and Learning Resources

The Online Synchronous Teaching and Learning page is a curated list of resources and FAQs related to the pedagogy and practicalities of teaching Online Synchronous Classes.

Hosting a Web Conference

Webinar, video conference, synchronous online meeting, or virtual meeting; these terms are all synonymous with Web Conferencing, and hosting a Web Conference is the primary tool used to connect instructors with students for Online Synchronous Classes.

Attending a Web Conference

If your students are new to attending a Web Conference, you can ask them to visit our Web Conference Attending Resources page.

Minimum Technical Requirements

Visit our Minimum Technical Requirements page for all technical specifications your computer should meet to teach or attend an online class, including a list of necessary Web Conferencing Equipment.

Online Digital Accessibility

All programs, services and activities must be accessible to students with disabilities, and accommodations must be provided in timely manner. Visit our Faculty Online Digital Accessibility page for more information.

OER Materials

OLAT continuously identifies Open Education Resource (OER) modules that can be embedded into online courses. Check the OER Materials page regularly for an updated list of OER modules, tools, and resources!

Plagiarism Detection

As part of the Blackboard Learn LMS, faculty members have access to SafeAssign. Visit our Plagiarism Detection page for more information.

Training and Professional Development

OLAT is committed to the continued excellence of our faculty by providing support for ongoing Training and Professional Development for online instruction

Glossary

Visit the Glossary for an updated list of terms and definitions related to online learning.

Copyright Resources

Tri-C instructors are responsible for vetting all materials for possible copyright violations before using them in any course. For a list of helpful links, visit the Copyright Resources page.

Information and Guidelines

Additional general information and guidelines related to online courses at Tri-C.