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At a Glance
Including external resources in your course enriches the student learning experience by providing diverse perspectives and up-to-date information beyond the core course materials. This practice also helps students develop critical evaluation skills by exposing them to a variety of sources and viewpoints.
Types of External Resources
In addition to what you can source through NU libraries, you’re likely to want to include resources that are available and relevant to your teaching through web searches, peer resources, or other external sources. This may include but is not limited to the following:
- Industry related Organizations/Associations websites
- Images & infographics
- Blogs
- Podcasts
- YouTube Videos
- Industry-specific Reports
- White Papers
- Webinar recordings
Vetting External Resources
Once you have determined that you can use your resource(s) responsibly, you will want to be sure what you are including is fully accessible to students. For example, does the video or audio recording you sourced on YouTube or Apple Podcasts have a downloadable transcript? If you’re unsure, book a Consultation with a member of the Distance Learning team.
If you found a free resource that requires users to create an account to access it, you will need to give students instructions on how to complete this step so the resource can be used responsibly.
Conclusion
Whether you’re using NU Library resources or resources you have found elsewhere, it’s important to critically evaluate sources for credibility and accuracy. Ensure the information comes from reputable, authoritative sources, and use your professional and academic experience to contextualize resources for students.