Instructional Development Center
IDC Library
The IDC maintains a specialized collection of books, articles, and videotapes/DVDs on teaching and learning in higher education, including tapes of recent video conferences. Click this IDC Library List to view the current books housed in the IDC Library. This Excel file can be sorted by Author, Title, Subject, and/or Publication date.
IDC Books
All IDC books are listed in Torreyson Library's regular databases. Search by topic, author or title.
The following new books in the Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning series have been added to the IDC Faculty Library.
Conrad, Rita-Marie, and Donaldson, J. Ana. Engaging the Online Learner: Activities and Resources for Creative Instruction. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2004.
Finkelstein, Jonathan. Learning in Real Time: Synchronous Teaching and Learning Online. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2006.
Johnson, Kay, and Magusin, Elaine. Exploring the Digital Library: A guide for Online Teaching and Learning. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2005.
Palloff, Rena M., and Pratt, Keith. Assessing the Online Learner: Resources and Strategies for Faculty. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2009
Palloff, Rena M., and Pratt, Keith. Collaborating Online: Learning Together in Community. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2005.
Smith, Robin M. Conquering the Content: A Step-byStep Guide to Online Course Design. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2008.
Contact IDC at idc@uca.edu or 450-5420 to check out a book.
IDC Video List
Click this IDC Video List link to view the entire collection. The videos cover a wide variety of requested topics. This Excel file can be sorted by Subject, Producer, Title, and/or Publication date. Multiple copies and entire series exist for some topics. A few feature accompanying worksheets. Please check the list for topics of interest. Contact the IDC at idc@uca.edu or 450-5420 to check out videos of your choice.
Starlink DVD List
Several Starlink videos are available directly from the IDC in DVD format. You may check these out from the IDC. Find more information about Starlink Professional Development Network programs on Online Resources page of the IDC website.
1. Course Redesign
2. Are you Teaching With Style
3. Making Lectures More Meaningful: Integrating Active Learning Techniques
4. Student Motivation: Techniques for the College Instruction
5. Curriculum Redesign
6. Measuring Student Outcomes
7. Plagiarism Pitfalls & Prevention Strategies
8. Safe and Secure in the Academic Environment: A Multi-Faceted Approach for Faculty, Administrators and Staff - Part 1
9. Strategies from the Front-line: Best Practices from Hybrid Instructors
10. Safe and Secure in the Academic Environment: A Multi-Faceted Approach for Faculty, Administrators and Staff -Part II
11. Award-Winning Tools, Tips and Techniques for Online Instruction
12.The Family Factor Family Involvement for Student Retention and Success
13. Award-Winning Tools, Tips & Techniques for Classroom Instruction