Instructional Design Services
ATS Instructional Designers support faculty in the use of technology to deliver dynamic and engaging learning experiences for students. Whether you are developing new courses or seeking enhancements to existing courses, Instructional Designers are available to assist you.
- Visit our Virtual Support Zoom waiting room from 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday, for quick (15 mins.) questions or to schedule a longer appointment.
How Instructional Designers Support Faculty:
Course Creation
Developing a new course?
An instructional designer can assist you with:
- Developing instructional materials and media that effectively produce desired learning outcomes
- Selecting technology and techniques that reflect an understanding of the diversity of learners and enhance student engagement
- Selecting a BeachBoard Course Template best suited for your needs.
See also this video on Designing Your Course in BeachBoard, recorded by our Instructional Designers from one of our AMI Webinars:
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Course Conversion to Hybrid/Online
Planning to convert your current in-person course to an online or hybrid course?
An instructional designer can assist you with:
- Configuring course organization for effective online delivery
- Designing online content to compliment the classroom experience
- Setting up your course(s) on BeachBoard; training on BeachBoard tools
- Adapting existing instructional materials to the desired online or hybrid mode
- Developing new instructional materials and media to effectively deliver learning objectives
- Exploring technology tools to enhance student engagement
Hear some advice and tips from our Instructional Designers about moving your class online:
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Course Enhancement with Technology
Exploring ways to enhance course design using technology?
An instructional designer can assist you with:
- Providing an objective review of course materials and design
- Suggesting modifications based on e-learning best practices
- Using standard assessment tools to analyze student engagement and learning outcomes
- Exploring technology tools to enhance student engagement
Course Alignment Learning Outcomes and Backward Design
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Quality Matters
Dedicated to promoting and improving the quality of online education and student learning, this global organization provides professional development and resources to support faculty in this goal. CSULB is a QM-affiliated campus.
Learn how QM standards exemplify best practices for online instruction.