Porterville College

Technology Learning Center (TLC)

Technology Learning Center (TLC)

Photo of the TLC lab

Online Teaching Resources

Moodle Resources

Intro to Moodle Modules (.zip)
Moodle Tools Matrix (.pdf)
Moodle Tips and FAQs (.pdf)
Grade Aggregation Methods in Moodle (.pdf)
Moodle Teacher Documentation (Moodle.org)
Using Moodle (online book)

General Job Aids

Resources for Online Instructors

PC Online Teaching Handbook (.pdf)
Time Management Tips Sheet for Students (.pdf)
Proctored Exam Instructions for Students (.doc)
Proctor Application Form (.doc)
Online Teaching Tips (.pdf)
Managing Your Time as an Online Instructor (.pdf)

Regulatory Issues Affecting Online Courses

California Distance Education Guidelines (.doc)
Distance Education Accessibility Guidelines (.pdf)
WASC Guide to Evaluating Distance Ed.... (.pdf)
ACCJC Substantive Change Manual (.pdf)

Websites & Online Articles

Best Practices in Online Teaching (by Larry Ragan, Penn State U.)
Developing Effective Web Based Courses (Southern Univ. Online)
Online Course Design Tutorials (Oklahoma State Univ.)
Online Course Development and Teaching Primer (Del Mar College)
Getting Started Online (Minnesota State Colleges and U.s)
Instructional Design for eLearning (Minnesota State Colleges and Univ.)
What Makes a Successful Online Facilitator (Illinois Online Network)
How to Motivate Your Students (eLearn Mag)
Planning Online Interaction (Univ. of Victoria)
Building Learning Communities Online
Designing Online Interaction (Penn State World Campus)
Asynchronous Discussions (Illinois Online Network)
Promoting Success in Online Courses (PDF 49 pages)
Rubric for Online Instruction (CSU Chico)

Online Journals & Newsletters

Journal of Online Teaching and Learning (MERLOT)
The Online Classroom (Magna Publications)
eLearn Magazine (ACM)
Journal of Interactive Online Learning (National Center for Online Learning Research)