Equitable Teaching Resources for Online Courses – Equitable Teaching

Resources for Online Courses

Within each resource and activity guide, you will find:

  • An Overview, providing further context about the guide and its relation to equity classrooms
  • The goals associated with the resource or activity
  • Two files containing a PDF and Docx version of the guide
  • An associated video, where applicable, to provide additional insights into the topic
This resource guide reviews potential "obstructions" instructors may have when it comes to creating an inclusive environment and suggestions on Read more
The following content and linked resources are a primer to understanding content warnings (sometimes called “content notices” or “trigger warnings”). Read more
This resource guide provides an overview of dialogic techniques to integrate with one's instructional strategies and course content. Read more
This resource guide details practices for creating inclusive assignments and assessments. Read more
In this activity, students will explore their personal values by examining a list of values and ranking each of them Read more
This collection of activities assists instructors in developing group cohesion, thoughtful engagement, and reflective responses to challenging material. Read more
This collection of icebreakers provides a variety of activities to choose from and implement throughout the semester. Read more
In this activity, students will create a visual map of their socialization in some aspect of identity (race, gender, sexual Read more

Additional Resources to Explore

The Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning

The Columbia Center for Teaching and Learning outlines strategies for equitable teaching online based on its 5 principles of inclusive teaching.

The University of Michigan’s Center for Research on Learning and Teaching

The University of Michigan’s Center for Research on Learning and Teaching identifies challenges to online teaching in the Covid-era. This takes you to a blog post on addressing those tricky situations.

Rice University Center for Teaching Excellence

Vanderbilt University’s Center for Teaching

Arizona State University

Northwestern University

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