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Instructional Design Projects

 

An instructional design project is a structured collaboration between an instructor and an instructional designer to plan, design, or modify a course.

Regardless of focus or scope, here is what you can expect from an instructional design project:

  1. You’ll begin with a conversation to identify your goals, priorities, and timeline.
  2. Then, you’ll work collaboratively with an instructional designer who will provide planning, project management, and design support.
  3. Throughout the process, you will maintain full ownership of your course and final design decisions.
  4. The project will end with a conversation about what worked well and what you might want to adjust in the future.

Types of Instructional Design Projects

There are a wide variety of types of instructional design projects. Here, you will find a description of some of the most common types:

Project Type Description Examples
New Course Design Collaborative support for creating a new course, focused on establishing a strong instructional foundation and building the course structure.
  • One-on-one support for an instructor designing a new course
  • Support for a group of instructors designing new courses, such as launching a new program
Course Redesign Support adapting an existing course to a new modality or course length, focusing on instructional strategies, tools, and an effective student learning experience.
  • Transitioning a course from one modality to another (e.g., online, in person, hybrid, hyflex)
  • Adjusting the length of a course (e.g., J-term, 6-week, 8-week, 15-week)
Course Review and Revision  A structured review of an existing course and guidance through the revision process   Revising a course to meet a specific need such as:
  • Addressing student evaluations
  • Applying a new instructional approach
  • Complying with instructional standards from your academic unit, program, or accrediting bodies
Course Component Design Focused support for designing or revising a specific course component, such as an assignment or assessment.  Design or redesign course components such as:
  • Assessments
  • Learning activities
  • Lesson plans
  • Lecture materials

Instructional Design Project Application

To submit your application, please complete the Instructional Design Project Application Form.

 

An instructional design project is a structured collaboration between an instructor and an instructional designer to plan, design, or modify a course.

Regardless of focus or scope, here is what you can expect from an instructional design project:

  1. You’ll begin with a conversation to identify your goals, priorities, and timeline.
  2. Then, you’ll work collaboratively with an instructional designer who will provide planning, project management, and design support.
  3. Throughout the process, you will maintain full ownership of your course and final design decisions.
  4. The project will end with a conversation about what worked well and what you might want to adjust in the future.

Types of Instructional Design Projects

There are a wide variety of types of instructional design projects. Here, you will find a description of some of the most common types:

Project Type Description Examples
New Course Design Collaborative support for creating a new course, focused on establishing a strong instructional foundation and building the course structure.
  • One-on-one support for an instructor designing a new course
  • Support for a group of instructors designing new courses, such as launching a new program
Course Redesign Support adapting an existing course to a new modality or course length, focusing on instructional strategies, tools, and an effective student learning experience.
  • Transitioning a course from one modality to another (e.g., online, in person, hybrid, hyflex)
  • Adjusting the length of a course (e.g., J-term, 6-week, 8-week, 15-week)
Course Review and Revision  A structured review of an existing course and guidance through the revision process   Revising a course to meet a specific need such as:
  • Addressing student evaluations
  • Applying a new instructional approach
  • Complying with instructional standards from your academic unit, program, or accrediting bodies
Course Component Design Focused support for designing or revising a specific course component, such as an assignment or assessment.  Design or redesign course components such as:
  • Assessments
  • Learning activities
  • Lesson plans
  • Lecture materials

Instructional Design Project Application

To submit your application, please complete the Instructional Design Project Application Form.