Professional Organizations and Memberships
ACUE offers evidence-based teaching certification programs that focus on online and hybrid instruction. It’s known for high-impact professional development tailored for college faculty.
acue.org
Campus Technology is your go-to source for news, insights, and trends in higher ed tech. Stay updated on the latest innovations shaping digital learning, instructional tools, and campus IT strategies that support teaching success.
EAB brings data-driven insights and strategic support to higher ed institutions. Faculty can tap into research, best practices, and student success strategies that help improve retention, instruction, and engagement.
EDUCAUSE is a dynamic community focused on advancing higher education through technology. With cutting-edge research, conferences, and toolkits, faculty can find resources to enhance digital teaching and strategic innovation.
Part of EDUCAUSE, ELI offers webinars, research, and case studies focused on faculty engagement and online pedagogy.
educause.edu/eli
Free and paid courses for instructors looking to sharpen their online teaching skills, design better courses, or integrate new technologies.
edx.org | coursera.org
Faculty Focus delivers practical tips and quick reads on effective teaching. It’s perfect for faculty looking to improve engagement, online instruction, assessment, and classroom strategies—without the fluff.
This section of Inside Higher Ed highlights news, commentary, and case studies specific to online and digital learning. Great for staying current.
insidehighered.com
ITC- Instructional Tech Council supports distance education professionals with a focus on community and technical colleges. Faculty gain access to conferences, peer networks, and resources designed to elevate online teaching and learning.
LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of short, high-quality video courses on teaching tools, leadership, software, and more. Faculty can learn on demand, earning micro-credentials and building new skills at their own pace.
A curated collection of free and open peer-reviewed teaching materials, learning activities, and faculty development tools—ideal for enhancing online course content.
merlot.org
OLC leads the way in online education innovation. Faculty benefit from workshops, certifications, and research aimed at improving online teaching quality and digital pedagogy. Learn more at the Quick Start for OLC Members Guide.
A peer-reviewed journal by OLC focused on research, theory, and practice in online education. A must-read for faculty interested in scholarship of teaching and learning online.
olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org
Quality Matters is the gold standard for online course design. Faculty can use its research-based rubrics, peer review process, and training to improve course quality and student outcomes.
Internationally respected site featuring teaching strategies, tech tools, trends, and case studies for online and blended educators.
teachonline.ca
TOPkit- Professional Organizations & Conferences is a free, Florida-based resource for faculty developers and instructional designers. It offers toolkits, templates, and a thriving community to help faculty build and refine online courses effectively.
A leader in advancing the effective use of technology in higher ed. WCET provides policy analysis, trends, and innovative practices for digital learning.
wcet.wiche.edu