Instructional Design and Development

Office

What We Do

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.

Email help@unco.edu

Location Michener Library

Address L054

Hours

IDD is open 8-5, Monday through Friday, either at Michener Library or at remote office locations. If you have questions or concerns about Canvas, please email help@unco.edu. Otherwise, email instructional.design@unco.edu.

The Office of Instructional Design and Development (IDD)

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.

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