Great learning experiences begin with thoughtful design. Whether you’re designing a new course, refreshing existing content, improving accessibility, or exploring new teaching strategies, the ITS Instructional Design (ID) team can help you create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences.
Instructional designers partner with faculty at every stage of course and program development to create engaging, effective learning experiences. They provide guidance on evidence-based teaching practices, digital accessibility, and educational technology to help instructors achieve their teaching goals.
How Can Instructional Design Help You?
The Instructional Design team partners with faculty across the University.
You may benefit from Instructional Design services if you’re:
- Designing a new course
- Refreshing or redesigning an existing course
- Making course materials more accessible
- Exploring new teaching technologies
- Looking for ways to increase student engagement
- Developing new assessments or learning activities
- Interested in learning new instructional strategies
If you’re not sure where to begin, the team is happy to discuss your goals and recommend an approach that fits your course and teaching style.
More Than Technology
Instructional Design is about more than learning new technology.
The ID team works with faculty to create learning experiences that are engaging, accessible, and aligned with course objectives. Whether you’re making small improvements to an existing course or developing something entirely new, the Instructional Design team provides practical guidance tailored to your teaching goals.
How to Get Started
There are several ways to connect with the Instructional Design team:
- Contact Chris Dunst, Director of Instructional Design, at cbdunst@uncg.edu.
- Submit an Instructional Design request to work directly with the team.
- Join Open Office Hours every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – noon for help with course design, assessments, Canvas, Teams, and other learning technologies. No appointment is required.
Need Help?
Find answers online or contact 6-TECH:
- Search for tech solutions: 6tech.uncg.edu
- Phone: (336) 256-TECH (8324)
- Email: 6-TECH@uncg.edu
- Submit a ticket: 6-TECH Online Portal
