Communicating and supporting learners outside the classroom is central to successful DL instruction, once the DL platform is selected. This section links to resources to support use of specific DL tools, help you monitor student work and support you in communicating with the learner (face to face, phone, email).

Most of the resources in this section are specific to specific DL platforms. Also included are resources that are more general to the overall process of DL service delivery.

• Support resources for specific DL platforms - These are listed here, under the relevant platforms.

• Case studies from DL 102, 2011-12- These case studies present universal issues tregarding DL instruction in illustrative samples, including Communication - F2f vs. email; Effective Feedback - Motivating learners to meet minimum requirements; Supporting effective time management; Technology Challenges; and Utilizing two DL tools.

• New Models for Distance Classes in Adult Education (PDF link)

• Strategies for Increasing Online Student Retention and Satisfaction (PDF)

• Success Skills Instructional Materials
  • Time Management
    • Time Management PPT
    • Time Management Worksheet
    • Procrastination
  • Study Skills
    • Learning Styles (PPT)
    • Note taking (PPT)
• Digital Literacy Instruction

Northstar Digital Literacy Standards (PDF link on this page)

Northstar Online Learning Webinar

GCF Learn Free Technology Basics

GCF Learn Free: Microsoft Office

Digital Literacy Skills (from Teaching Tolerance)

Webinar Archive from Edtech

ISTE Standards for Students (PDF)