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Date: October 14, 2004

Resources for eTeachers 1

There are a number of new or recent resources on effective teaching and learning that are accessible on the Internet. Here are a few from Chip Donohue that can help you develop resources for new online students, design your online course or assess the quality and effectiveness of courses you are already teaching online.

Torrence, D. A., & Pace, S. (2004). Guide to distance learning for early childhood students in North Carolina. Chapel Hill: The University of North Carolina, Project IMPACT. Available online at http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~contact

The guide to effective practices for on-line professional development (2003). Minnesota On Line Professional Development Workgroup. Available online at
http://etl.Mnchildcare.org/effective.pdf

Keinath, B. J. & Blicker, L. (2003). Evaluating quality in your online course: A course review rubric. Minneapolis, MN: Metropolitan State University. Available online at
www.metrostate.edu/col/rubric.html

Donohue, C. & Neugebauer, R. (2004, May). Innovations in eLearning: Promising practices for early childhood professional development. Young Children, pp. 22-25.