This page provides 10 effective practices for quality online, hybrid, and digital teaching. Examples of teaching and course design practices are combined with tools and technologies that are targeted to support student success at GVSU.

The GVSU Online Education and Microcredential Peer Review Rubric, Quality Matters Rubric, and the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award Rubric are additional resources available to faculty.

We're here to help! Contact the eLearning Technologies team for instructional design support in online/hybrid courses, digital media development, and pedagogical or teaching with technology consultations.

Tip 1
Be Present & Visible Online

Tip 2
Build a Supportive Online Course Community

Tip 3
Share Communication and Course Expectations while closely Monitoring Students to Ensure Success

Tip 4
Use a Course Design Standard but Include Variety

Tip 5
Be Regular and Substantive

Tip 6
Early in the Semester, Ask for Feedback

Tip 7
Prepare Discussion Posts that Invite Questions, Discussions, Reflections and Responses

Tip 8
Integrate Current Events and Examples into your Course

Tip 9
Encourage Student-Centered Learning

Tip 10
Plan a Closing and Wrap-up Activity for your Course