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Organizations


​The Conference on College Composition and Communication supports scholarly communities by recognizing a variety of member groups, including special interest groups (SIGs) and standing groups (SGs). The CCCC OWI Standing Group has long promoted research in online writing instruction and support for hybrid and online instructors.  ​ 
CCCC OWI Standing Group
​The Global Society of Online Literacy Educators (GSOLE) connects those who teach reading, alphabetic writing, and digital literacy in online educational settings. Dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and access in literacy-based online education, GSOLE disseminates peer-reviewed research and information through educational and community-building events and resources.
GSOLE
​The Online Learning Consortium is a great place to learn more about effective online instruction. Formerly, The Sloan Consortium, this organization is dedicated to making a difference in the quality of online learning. ​They have certificate programs, workshops and offer tips that focus on their five pillars of online education: learning, faculty, students, scale, access. ​
Online Learning Consortium
The Online Writing Centers Association is a resource ​for those who want to learn more or get more involved in online Writing Center research.
Online Writing Centers Association

The OWI Annotated Bibliography


The Bedford Bibliography of Research in Online Writing Instruction (2019) bibliography is organized according to the CCCC Position Statement of Principles and Example Effective Practices in OWI (2013). The bibliography aims to help those who seek to do research in online writing instruction understand current research that has been vetted by experts in the field and identify the areas of OWI that most need further research. There is also a link to an earlier version of the initial online writing instruction annotated bibliography which was created by the former CCCC OWI Committee.
Bedford Bibliography of Research in OWI
CCCC Early OWI Annotated Bibliography

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Reports and Position Statements 


The State of the Art of OWI 2021 (CCCC Online Writing Instruction Standing Group)
SoA 2021
The State of the Art of OWI 2011 (CCCC Online Writing Instruction Committee)
SoA 2011
NCTE/CCCC A Position Statement of Principles and Example Effective Practices for OWI (2013)
OWI Principles 2013
Digital Learning Compass Distance Education Enrollment Report (2017)
Report 2017
Digital Learning Compass Distance Education Infographic (2017)
Infographic 2017
Allen, I. Elaine and Jeff Seaman: Class Differences Online Education in the United States (2010)
Class Differences 2010
Allen, I. Elaine and Jeff Seaman Online Nation: Five Years of Growth in Online Learning (2007)
Online Nation 2007

Other Resources


In 2005, Scott Warnock started his "Online Writing Teacher" Blog which describes his efforts in designing and teaching online writing courses. His blog aims to provide useful information about teaching writing in online or hybrid settings and encourage conversations about teaching.
Online Writing Teacher
Often online instructors find accessibility a challenge. Many don't know where to start and how to make their courses more accessible to students. Luckily there's a resource for that! Lisa Meloncon and her colleagues have created Accessible TPC, an incredible resource to aid instructors in making their courses more accessible. 
Accessible Instruction Resource
Quality Matters is an assurance system that uses three core principles (continuous, centered and collegial) to help instructors and institutions continuously improve their online courses to keep learners engaged in the content. 
They use research-based Rubrics and Standards to provide objective, evidence-based ways to evaluate the components of online learning. 
Quality Matters

Universal Design and User-Centered Design 


What is Universal Design?
Universal Design
​​Universal Design of Instruction (UDI): Definition, Principles, Guidelines, and Examples
UD Principles/Guidelines
​​What is User-Centered Design? 
User-Centered Design
The Basics of User-Centered Design
UCD Basics

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  • PARS Framework & PARS Books
    • Pars Books
    • PARS Online Course Development Cycle
  • Resources
    • OWI & Distance Education Resources
    • Books
    • Web Tools
    • Conferences/Listservs
    • Get Published
  • OWI Symposium
    • October 2024
    • August 2021
    • September 2021
    • September 2020
    • August 2020
  • Work with us!
  • SHINE