Assorted links and tips sheets for eLearning, best practices, and technology.
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- eLearning Research and Resources
- Distance Learning Courses/Online Instruction
- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Information Technology Literacy
- Accessibility
- Repositories and Digital Collections
- Ohio State Plans and Policies
eLearning Research and Resources
The eLearning Continuum - A brief overview of eLearning options.
EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research (ECAR) - Research and analysis on technology in education.
Educause Resources - Resources on the use and management of information technology in higher education.
InfoBytes Newsletter - Tech tips and information for teachers.
Distance Learning Courses/Online Instruction
Are You Ready for Online Courses? - A self-check for students thinking about online courses.
Netiquette - Advice about appropriate conduct in an online learning environment.
Tips for Effective Online Discussions - Tips for managing online discussions.
Ideas for Discussion-Based Activities - Activities to try in online discussions.
Resources for Planning Distance Learning Courses and Degrees - A list of organizations and their contact information for working through the process of planning and creating a distance learning course or program at Ohio State.
Ohio Learning Network - A consortium of Ohio's colleges and universities using technology to enhance learning.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Copyright, Fair Use, and TEACH Act Resources - Links recommended by the Ohio State University Office of CIO.
Copyright Free Resources - Links for sources that offer images, video clips, movies, and music files that are available for use without permission.
OSU Libraries' Electronic Reserves Office - Information about electronic reserves and copyright topics.
Retaining Your Copyright: An Introduction to the Use of the Author's Addendum - A resource from OSU Libraries about author's rights.
Placement of Copyrighted Materials in Reserve Collections - A resource from OSU Libraries about using copyrighted materials.
Information Technology Literacy
Safari Tech Books Online - A fully-searchable e-reference library of technical books from major publishers. (Available inside the OSU network.)
OIT Glossary of Terminology - Definitions for common technology terms.
Safe Computing - Ohio State's tips for protecting yourself, your identity, and your computer equipment.
net.Tutor - Tutorials on email, web use, and online research from the University Libraries.
Podcasting Basics (pdf) - How podcasting works, how it can be used, and how OIT can help.
Accessibility
Tutorials from the OSU Web Accessibility Center - Tutorials on accessibility for web content, including Flash, pdfs, and JavaScript.
Repositories and Digital Collections
OSU Knowledge Bank - Ohio State University's repository for presentations, publications and reports.
Media Manager - A web-based repository for media files sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences.
OhioLink Digital Media Repository - A consortium of Ohio's college and university libraries and the State Library of Ohio.
MERLOT - A collection of online learning materials for higher education.
Ohio State Plans and Policies
eLearning Implementation Strategy and Plan (pdf) - A 2003 report by Susan Metros, Deputy CIO and TELR Director.
The Ohio State University's PlanIT Strategic Plan - A 2004 report containing recommendations for improving the technology environment at Ohio State University.
Committee on Classroom Response Systems Final Report - A 2005 report that recommends standardizing on a single classroom response system.
Committee for Wireless Instructional Strategies Final Report - A 2004 report concerning the use of wireless in teaching and learning.