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The Thorpe Center

Instructional Design & Technologies

 

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SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR FACULTY:

 

We collaborate with faculty to provide guidance on how to improve existing courses or develop new ones.

We provide feedback and guidance on creating or refining your syllabus.

We assist with mapping your course goals and learning outcomes to ensure there is alignment with course materials, activities, and assessments.

We assist with modifying courses taught in person to be taught in other modalities such as synchronous online and hybrid.

We share suggestions on the effective use of instructional technologies to support your teaching and learning goals.

We assist with providing suggestions on how to assess student learning to promote academic honesty, use authentic assessment methods, and effectively design tests/quizzes.

We provide recommendations and resources to ensure your course is designed to be accessible to all learners.

We help you modify course templates to enhance the visual design and usability of your courses.

We share ideas to improve student engagement in your courses and promote active learning.

We provide guidance on how to produce DIY videos and assist faculty in the creation of high-quality multimedia resources.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN

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Stephanie Guedet, Ph.D.
Lead Instructional Designer

The Lead Instructional Designer guides the creation and improvement of educational experiences across the institution. This role involves collaborating closely with faculty to develop effective courses and curricula for various learning environments, including traditional classrooms, online platforms, and hybrid settings. The Lead Instructional Designer applies expertise in learning theories, instructional design models, and educational technologies to enhance teaching methodologies and student engagement. Key responsibilities include conducting faculty training workshops, overseeing instructional design projects, and contributing to the Thorpe Center's strategic initiatives for assisting faculty. The role also requires staying current with emerging educational trends and technologies, promoting accessibility and universal design principles, and fostering innovation in teaching practices across the university.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

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Sara Spaniol, Ed.D.
Instructional Technologist

The Instructional Technologist provides support to faculty and staff for academic technology. They assume a lead role or a consultative role in the development of digital instructional materials and the training of faculty and staff in various technologies (like Canvas Studio). This role provides highly individualized service and support for faculty instructional technology needs.