This article explores a study of teachers using humor in their teaching. It addresses the benefits to the students in enhancing learning while decreasing anxiety.

Furnborough, C. & Truman, M. (2009) Adult beginner distance language learner perceptions and use of assignment feedback. Distance Education, Vol. 30 (3), 399-418.
DOI: 10.1080/01587910903236544

This article explores the results of a study done among students learning foreign languages, and their varied reactions to faculty feedback. The emphasis in the report regards the potential positive influence of effective feedback, especially on self regulated learners.

Tabata, L. N. and Johnsrud, L. K.( 2008). The impact of faculty attitudes toward technology, distance education, and innovation. Res High Educ (2008) 49:625-646
DOI 10.1007/s11162-008-9094-7

This study explores the correlation between using technology and the reasons indicated by faculty in why they do not utilize it.

Cranton, P. & Carusetta, E. (2004). Perspectives on authenticity in teaching. Adult Education Quarterly, 55 (1), 5-22.

This article explores how a variety of educators articulate the meaning of authentic learning environments and authentic teaching.

This is another instructional tool (not free) that may be used with online or blended courses. It uses live feeds, to allow course members in different locations to interact with each other in real time.

This is the home page for Eric Qualman, the creator of the social media video we viewed. He lists the references/resources for the data he quotes in the video

These are the references I included in my post on 27 May

Gagne, R.M., Wagner, W.W., Golas, K.G., and Keller, J. M. (2005). Principles of instructional design, 5th edition. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thompson Learning

Vandeveer, M. & Norton, B. (2005). From teaching to learning: Theoretical foundations. In D.M. Billings, & J.A. Halstead (Eds.) Teaching in nursing: A Guide for faulty, 2nd ed. (pp.231-281). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.

American psychological Association (APA) (1997). Learner-centered psychological priniciples: A framework for school reform and redesign. Retrieved from online at: http://www.apa.org/ed/governance/bea/learner-centered.pdf