Why is it important to work with an instructional designer?
Collaborating with an instructional designer is essential for establishing an efficient, engaging, and inclusive learning environment that addresses the varied needs of students. Instructional Designers focus on learner-centered strategies, crafting top-notch resources and activities that cater to all individuals' diverse backgrounds and learning preferences. By assisting educators in utilizing educational technology and implementing creative, research-supported teaching practices, instructional designers not only improve learning effectiveness but also cultivate a sense of community among students, ultimately aiding them in reaching their learning goals.
Consultations usually follow this general workflow:
- Plan: Consultation Request > Kick-off Meeting > Course Review
- Design: Course Blueprint > Learning Objectives/Activities/Assessments Re/Design
- Build: Course Materials Development > Canvas Site Development
- Run/Evaluate: Formative/Summative Evaluation > Course Revision
Planning Consultation is on a variety of topics, including:
- Course map design
- Active learning strategies for engaging students
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Designing assignments
- Grading student work
- Developing rubrics and assessment tools
- Interpreting student evaluations of learning
- Creating accessible course materials
- Effective use of instructional technologies
- Converting face-to-face courses to flipped, blended, or online formats
- Course review
- Develop presentations
Request a Consultation
Full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty can request a course consultation.
Email for an appointment.