Research Guides: Free Resources: Teaching & Learning

Teaching & Learning

SBCC Educational Technology Tutorials
This page has tutorials on everything from apps you've heard of like Canvas and Zoom to many resources you never knew we could use. Please click on the link and check it out.
Luria Library Research and Information Literacy (RAIL) Videos and Tutorials
A detailed list of the Luria Library's RAIL videos and tutorials, which are designed to give students a foundation in information literacy and critical thinking. The list is organized by concept, based on the Luria Library Program Student Learning Outcomes, and includes a description and length for each lesson.
Library Services for Online Students
Support and resources for SBCC's online students.
Math Lab Remote Computer Resources
TI-84 calculator and other math software available online to use at home.
Facebook Remote Teaching Resource Group
Creative ideas, free things, good approaches!
OpenStax Free Learning Technology
OpenStax Allies are supporting instructors with free access to their online homework and courseware.
Hawkes Math Tutorials
Instructional videos for all levels of college math.
Goleta Valley Library - Ideas for All Ages
Ideas to keep busy at home for all ages.

Recommended Books

To access ebooks, click on the title below, then click on the "View eBook" link. From off campus, you will be asked to enter your Pipeline username and password.

Academic Success in Online Programs by Jacqueline S. Stephen
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2024
This book provides higher education students with a comprehensive resource to assist them in their academic persistence in an online course or program.
The College Student's Research Companion: Finding, Evaluating, and Citing the Resources You Need to Succeed by Arlene Rodda Quaratiello
Call Number: 025.5 Q1c 2024
Publication Date: 2024
With this trusted resource by their side, students will master the skills needed to integrate quality informational sources into their writing, enabling them to craft better essays.
College Success for Students of Color by Francisco A. Rios, et al.
Call Number: 378.198 R586c 2024
Publication Date: 2024
An essential tool kit for young people of color who are considering postsecondary education but are unsure how to make it work for them. This one-of-a-kind, "how-to" guide is designed to help Indigenous Students and Students of Color (ISOC) thrive in postsecondary education.
How to Become a Successful College Student: The Tools, Habits, and Skills Needed to Foster College Readiness by Scotty Dunlap and Brian Dudak
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2023
This book is your one-stop shop for the academic tools and habits needed to make your transition from high school to college a resounding success!
The College Student's Guide to Writing a Great Research Paper by Erika Eby
Call Number: eBook
Publication Date: 2011
Each semester, millions of college students are required to write research papers for class. Staring at a blank word processing document on your computer screen can create an uneasy feeling.This complete guide was created just for you -- the college student.