Teaching Resources

Below is a list of internally created and externally available resources, ideas, and best practices about the most common teaching topics and methods. We will periodically update and add to this list. If you do not find what you’re looking for, please contact us at [email protected].

On-Demand Teaching Resources

ITT provides all APU faculty members complimentary access to many high-quality, on-demand teaching resources on popular teaching topics. Our resources include video libraries, short articles, and practical newsletters—all focused on equipping faculty to be effective teachers.

• Remote Teaching Resources
• Teaching Large Classes
• Faculty Focus
• The IDEA Center
• Professional Memberships

Syllabus and Curricular Guidelines

• Syllabi Templates
• Student Learning Outcomes
• Academic Integrity
• Curricular Resources

Assessment Resources

• Midcourse Feedback Form
• Grading Rubrics
• Cocurricular Assessment

General Resources

• Meet the Faculty
• Preparing to Teach (e.g., course design, first day of class, lesson planning, etc.)
• Teaching Strategies (e.g., active learning, group work, lecturing, etc.)
• Testing and Grading (e.g., designing exams, evaluating writing, etc.)
• Student Learning (e.g., learning styles/theories, motivating students, etc.)

Copyright Compliance

• Faculty are responsible for ensuring that their course materials comply with copyright law. For more information, refer to the Copyright Advisory created by University Libraries.

Teaching FAQs

• Where can I find the academic calendars?
• Where do I get help with Canvas (APU’s learning management system)?
• What is FERPA? What do I need to know about it?
• How do I print my class rosters?
• How do I submit grades?