More sociology courses are offered online than ever before, and many instructors who did not expect to teach online have had to adapt to new circumstances and learn to create and conduct online courses. Faculty need to ensure they foster student learning outcomes using proven tools and strategies. The resources below are meant to assist instructors in creating high-quality, creative online courses and assignments.
Webinar: Transitioning to Online Teaching in the Face of COVID-19
Panelists:
Melinda Messineo, professor of sociology at Ball State University. ASA Taskforce on Liberal Learning, Subcommittee on Online Learning
Kimberly Alecia Singletary, Instructional Designer, Educational Consultant.
Matt Rafalow, Social Scientist at Google. Author of forthcoming book on EdTech and inequality.
If your department is an ASA Department Affiliate, you can also access a webinar for undergraduate students from Fall 2020, “The Virtual Sociology Classroom: Tips and Tricks for Students” in the Department Affiliate Webinar Archive.
The Sociology Major in the Changing Landscape of Higher Education:
Curriculum, Careers, and Online Learning
This volume, which is the final report of the ASA Task Force on Liberal Learning, includes specific, evidence-based recommendations for teaching sociology online. Bound copies are available for sale in the online bookstore.
Center for Applied Special Technology
This comprehensive site describes the principles of universal design in learning and helps faculty apply this information to an online context.
TRAILS Online Teaching and Learning Collection
TRAILS is a digital database of peer-reviewed teaching resources. All ASA members have access to TRAILS. This TRAILS collection holds a variety of resources that are designed for, or easily adaptable to, online teaching.
