Links
This page contains many links containing additional information about research, learning and teaching.
If you have any additional resources for this page please contact fpdc@kent.edu.
Fulbright Program
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to “increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries.” The Fulbright Program has provided the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
Moulton Scholars: Problem Based Learning
Problem based learning is an instructional approach that uses typical problems of practice as the context for an in-depth investigation of core content.
Student & Faculty Perceptions of Instructional Technology: Factors of Influence and Anticipated Consequences
"In seeking to better understand factors that influence faculty technology use, knowing why faculty members choose to use technology is only half the equation..."
American Council on Education
ACE, the major coordinating body for all the nation's higher education
institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key
higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy,
research, and program initiatives.
Distance Education in Education, Health and Human Services
An overview of distance education and online degrees offered at Kent State. The different sections on this website include course development guidelines and other distance education resources.
Best Practices in Online Teaching Strategies
The importance of instructional strategies to the success of the online environment has precipitated the creation of best practices guidelines for all aspects of the instructional process, including the planning and management of online instruction, online teaching techniques, and online student assessment and evaluation techniques. This report reviews the current literature on successful strategies for online teaching.
Journal of Faculty Development
A series of Journal of Faculty development journals.
Selected Library Resources on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
References to various journals that deal with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in general and also in specific disciplines.
Journals that Publish the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning and Address General Issues in Higher Education
A Comprehensive list of journals over various disciplines.
IJTLHE
The International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education for faculty, researchers and students interested in Post-Secondary instruction.
Excellence in College Teaching
A journal published at Miami University with the goal to increase student learning through effective teaching techniques and increased interest and communication between faculty.
Innovate - Journal of Online Education
Innovate is a bimonthly online journal published by the Fischler School of Education and Human Services at Nova Southeastern University. It mainly focuses on and discusses using Information Technology (IT) to increase education.
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Service to Faculty,Students,Communities Environments of Operation Evolution of Mission Diversity of
Design (SEED)
- SEED 2007
May 2007.
Information on the SEED 2007 conference.
KSU Celebrating College Teaching Conference
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Department Collaborative Wiki
A wiki covers topics such as: Course Delivery & Development, Graphics Production & Duplication, Interactive Multimedia Projects, Productivity Development Projects, Web Design and Development Projects and much more.
Utilizing the Department Collaborative Wiki
An audio Powerpoint Presentation designed to help you understand and utilize the Department Collaborative wiki.
Information Services
A listing of Kent State's Services & Resources ranging from Desktop support to additional computer labs to security and policies.
KASADA: Kent Academic Support & Advising Association
The primary organized group of professional and faculty advisors and student support personnel at Kent State University. The organization is an allied member of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) and supports the goals and programs of NACADA.
Guide to Giving Speeches: Powerpoint Templates Available
University Communications and Marketing offers two Excellence in Action PowerPoint templates, for those individuals who would like to download them and use them as a starting point for presentations.
Software for Writing
A document containing an overview of different writing software and other various tools.
Writing issues in college students with learning disabilities
A synthesis of the literature from 1990 to 2000
Clicker Home Page
A section of the FPDC website focused on information (FAQs, Software, etc) about the clickers all KSU freshman are required to buy.
ePortfolios
A section on the FPDC website with information on local, national and international e-Portfolio trends and how to make use of them.
Time Management for Academics
Information on a a seminar over time management given by Mary McKinney, Ph.D, a clinical psychologist and professional coach who is the founder and director of Successful Academic Consulting.
