The Instructional Design team seeks to ignite, innovative and inspire learning experiences in face-to-face, hybrid and online courses. We partner with faculty to improve and design high-impact learning experiences. Collaborate with us on course design, pedagogy and technology to create and deliver an effective face-to-face, hybrid and/or online course.
UT Tyler Instructional Design
Instructional Design Services
We will review and make wholistic recommendations for your online course. Use our
Online Course Review Guide to identify strengths and areas for improvement in your
course, helping you create a more effective online learning experience.
Online Course Review Guide
We offer guidance in creating well-structured, engaging courses by working with you to design materials and organize content, ensuring alignment with program goals, accreditation standards, and best practices.
Course MappingWe provide support for planning and aligning your course materials, activities, and assessments with your desired learning outcomes.
We will help you implement active learning techniques into your online classroom to boost student engagement.
AssessmentsReceive guidance in creating both formative and summative assessments to effectively measure your students’ achievement of learning outcomes.
Course InteractivityGet help with creating engaging, interactive content and activities to promote active student participation.
We can help guide you through the process of developing and integrating Open Educational Resources (OER) into your hybrid or online course.
AccessibilityWe will ensure your course meets accessibility standards by applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
ID Consultation
Whether you are developing a course from scratch or reimagining a singular assignment, book a consultation with a member of our ID team. Together, we'll brainstorm ideas and explore the best strategies for creating and delivering engaging face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
Faculty Resources
Online
Instructor
Handbook
The Online Instructor Handbook is a great resource for online pedagogical principles, along with UT Tyler’s specific practices and policies. This handbook is a valuable reference that you can utilize throughout your time at UT Tyler to enhance your online teaching experience. It’s designed to help you navigate the digital teaching landscape and be a quick reference for setting up and maintaining your online course.
Professional Development
The Teaching & Learning Resource Hub
Discover our Teaching and Learning Resource Hub, where faculty and staff share insights, innovative teaching techniques, and cutting-edge perspectives on AI and professional growth.
Meet the ID Team
We're a group that loves to explore new ideas and find new ways to innovate. Reach out if you have questions or just want to share your ideas!
