Ten Principles of Effective Teaching and Practical Examples for the Classroom and Blackboard

Conclusions

This study was conducted to identify and give practical examples of effective teaching both in the classroom and using Blackboard, based on an identified need by the students to improve the use of Blackboard in teaching, and based on an outlined goal of the university to improve academic programs. Faculty and staff from several disciplines met bi-weekly throughout the year to research and discuss effective teaching. Relevant articles on best practices and effective teaching principles were examined. Desired teaching principles and practices were identified and tried in the classroom, and final recommendations drafted. This cross-curricular research into effective teaching with and without the use of Blackboard on Bradley's campus is just one effort to increase teaching effectiveness and improve academic success of our students. Evaluations of these principles, user feedback, and additional research will lead to continued improvement.

If you would like to contribute other teaching principles or examples to be included in future versions of this guide, please send them to: Instructional Technology Assistance Center, Bradley Library Room 20, Bradley University, Peoria, IL 61625.