Instructional Design and Development
Office
The Office of Instructional Design & Development (IDD) partners with faculty to create innovative, engaging learning experiences. We design courses and interactive resources that are ready for delivery and that elevate teaching, boost student engagement, and support meaningful learning objectives across modalities.
IDD is open 8-5, Monday through Friday, either at Michener Library or at remote office locations.
Our Vision
To build a collaborative community of faculty partners who transform course content into dynamic, accessible, high-quality learning experiences for every student.
Our Values
Students First – We elevate student success in every project.
Equity & Inclusion – We design learning environments that are accessible and empowering for all.
Quality – We uphold the highest standards in instructional design and development.
Innovation – We bring creative, tech-forward solutions that enhance learning.
Collaboration – We work closely with faculty and campus partners to strengthen teaching and student outcomes.
Creativity – We encourage fresh ideas and approaches that spark meaningful learning.
LockDown Browser Now Available at UNC!
We’re thrilled to share some great news—UNC has launched an institution-wide license for LockDown Browser! This powerful tool helps faculty ensure a more secure testing environment within Canvas by preventing students from printing, copying, browsing other websites, or accessing other applications while taking an exam.
With LockDown Browser, faculty can confidently administer online exams, knowing that students remain focused and within the designated testing environment.
Want to learn more? Visit LockDown Browser: Prevent cheating during online exams. You can also download this Instructor and Student Guide for using LockDown Browser.
If you have questions, IDD is here to help! Submit a help ticket with course and exam details by calling 970-351-HELP (4357) or emailing help@unco.edu.
UNCO_LE@RN OER Mini-Grant Projects
Below, you’ll find an impressive collection of projects crafted by our talented UNC faculty, graduate students, and dedicated staff during the 2023 and 2024 academic years.
2024 Projects
- What is AI? Pre-Exam Module, Dr. Bailie Peterson, Associate Professor Philosophy, HSS
- Bad Ideas about Teaching Writing, Dr. Tara Wood, Associate Professor English/Writing Program, HSS
- Echoes of Controversy: Podcasting US Sports History’s Defining Moments, Betsey Hubbard, Nutrition, and Dietetics, NHS
- Interactive Syllabus, Dr. Caitlin Monroe, Assistant Professor History and Africana Studies, HSS
- Mindfulness for Academic Success Toolkit, Dr. Michael Kimball, Professor Anthropology, HSS
- Self-Defense: The Trap and Roll Defense, David Shimokawa, Sport & Exercise Science, NHS
- Baroque Music Quest, Dr. Janice Dickensheets, Professor School of Music, PVA
- Communication Sciences and Disorders Glossary, Dr. Ramesh Muralimanohar, Assistant Professor Communication Sciences and Disorders, NHS
- Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism, Rachel Dineen, Maggie Shawcross, and Stephanie Ward, Teaching and Learning Librarians, University Libraries
2023 Projects
- Summarizing and Synthesizing Research Articles, Dr. Mike Aldridge, School of Nursing, NHS
- Leadership Perspectives in Education, Dr. Jonathan Cooney, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, CEBS
- Basic Biostatistics: Binomial Probability Distributions, Dr. Dannon Cox, Colorado School of Public Health, NHS
- Evidence-Supported Teaching in Canvas, Dr. Anne Davidson Shafer, CLD – EBS
- Learning by the Case Method, Dr. Danielle Dimitrov, MCB
- Multimedia Project Gallery in Canvas, Dr. Mariana Lazarova, Physics and Astronomy, NHS (in pilot stage)
- Working with Canvas Groups in Asynchronous Courses, Dr. Heidi Muller, Communications, HHS
- Trigonometry Workshop, Dr. Angela Steele, Math, NHS
- Third-Party Tools for K-12 Educators, Ashlee Kemp, Educational Psychology, CEBS
- Thesis and Dissertation Formatting at UNC, Carol Steward, Graduate Scho
Meet Our Team
Kathy Zellers
Director, IDD
Rebecca Saunders
Instructional Designer, MA
Katie Grote
Instructional Designer, PhD
Kendra Klein
LMS Support Technician, MA
Dominic Martella
Course Developer, BFA, MFA