Instructional Strategies

Supporting Self-Directed Learning in Online Courses: Findings from a Pilot Study

This research brief reports findings from a pilot study of the Collaborative’s SDL Instructional Model, which found that faculty and students perceived the model as valuable and distinct from typical practice in online courses.

“We Will Not Go Back to What We Had”: Faculty’s Efforts to Deliver Effective Distance Education in the Los Angeles Community College District

In the Los Angeles Community College District, modified course offerings allowed for more hybrid and online options. This brief explores questions about various course modalities, including their effectiveness and challenges, through the lens of faculty experiences and reflections.

Using Technology to Support Postsecondary Student Learning: A Practice Guide for College and University Administrators, Advisors, and Faculty

This What Works Clearinghouse practice guide contains recommendations for practitioners, researchers, and educators on using technology to support student learning in the postsecondary space.