Instructional

Design and eLearning, IDeL

Introduction

IDeL Vision
The Instructional Design and eLearning (IDeL) unit will be an exemplary model for creative and effective
instructional design; a strategic partner for University of Cincinnati-Clermont College faculty and staff
focused on developing learner-centered instruction built on Universal Design for Learning tenets,
supported by evidence-based research and driven by pedagogically sound teaching practices.

IDeL Mission
The IDeL mission is to partner with faculty to design creative and effective instructional resources for
face-to-face, hybrid (blended, flipped, etc.) and synchronous/asynchronous online courses. To support
the IDeL vision and the mission of the University of Cincinnati-Clermont College (UCCC), the IDeL staff
will:

Consult with faculty and staff to support the development of curriculum using evidence-based
research, technological innovations and best practices in instructional design,
Provide professional development for faculty and staff (seminars, workshops, videos, tutorials,
KB articles, etc.) on pedagogically appropriate and effective uses of technology,
Partner with faculty to develop instructional resources such as learning outcomes/objectives,
computer-based learning objects, course templates (or shells), syllabi, rubrics, etc. compatible
with UCs learning management system,
Collaborate with faculty to conduct Universal Design for Learning (UDL) course reviews to meet
or exceed Quality Matters Standards and prepare faculty for National QM course reviews, and
Develop and maintain a course design process that supports Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
tenets and continuous improvement to ensure all courses are accessible to all students.

Instructional Design (ID) Process
Instructional design describes a systematic process of Initiate Course Review
New or Existing Courses
creating effective, efficient and engaging
instructional materialsregardless of the
delivery mode. Instructional designers
Continuous Improvement
incorporate project-management processes Course Design
Timeline & Protocols Plan & Map
and evidence-based learning theories such
as ADDIE, Gagns 9 Events of Instruction,
Kemp, Dick & Carey Model, Blooms
Taxonomy or Cathy Moores Action Mapping.
The IDeL unit partners with faculty and staff
through the UC Clermont instructional
design process. Evaluation Course Development
Mentorship, Internal QM
Review, National QM Review
Milestones, Tasks,
Prototypes


Implementation
Deployment, Action
Research, SoTL

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Services Directory


This directory details the types of instructional design services available, and how
the IDeL unit may partner with faculty to ensure that all instructional materials
support student learning outcomes and are effective, efficient and engaging
(Merrill, 2009, p. 2). Most of the services are scheduled individually but can
include a small group. The IDeL unit offers:

Course Design Planning Maps and Active Learning (NTeQ) Lesson Plans
Course Design Planning Maps serve as a guide to help align learning outcomes (objectives) with content,
activities and assessments. NTEQ lesson plans are the micro version of the course design planning
map. Samples of course design planning maps and active learning lessons plans are available. Estimated
turnaround, 1-2 hour sessions around faculty availability, 16-32 hours, over 6 months.

Instructional Resource Design (Interactive Learning Objects) and Course Setup
Instructional resource design, especially if including interactive learning objects developed through team
collaboration*) starts with a review of current course resources and available learning technologies to
determine implementation possibilities and practical considerations. New computer-based learning
objects can be designed for a single course, or shared among multiple courses. For frequently designed
instructional resources, samples are available to assist with the creation of rubrics, syllabi, activities and
assessments. Estimated turnaround, 1-2 hour sessions around faculty availability, 16-48 hours, over 2-6
months depending on the complexity/interactivity of learning objects.

Course Update/Maintenance
Course updates/maintenance could involve a range of activities from the update of a single component
to revising a component across a series of courses in a program. If available, a course planning map
and/or approved faculty checklist may be used to expedite the process. Please note that data entry for
course content remains in faculty and staff control. Estimated turnaround varies widely, 1-2 hours, 2-3
sessions around faculty availability, scheduled with at least 3-week lead time prior to course start date.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Accessibility Consultation
QM General Standard 8 provides minimum guidelines for online and blended courses where UDL
applies to all courses. Fulfilling, or exceeding, the UDL recommendations for multiple means of
engagement, representation, action and expression may necessitate new resources, pedagogy and
planning. Estimated turnaround, 1-3 hours, 2-3 sessions around faculty availability, scheduled with at
least 3-week lead time prior to course start date.

*Team Collaboration:
Projects that may be best served by collaborating with the Center for Excellence in eLearning (CEeL)
team or other eLearning experts may take longer to coordinate/complete. Storyboard development,
resource coordination, etc. may also increase the timeframe for completion.

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Quality Assurance Reviews
With a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, and evaluation tools such as the Quality
Matters Rubric and Ally, the Instructional Design and eLearning team is a faculty partner to review
course shells (templates) regularly with a continuous improvement mindset while complying with
accreditors for the college and programs. Estimated turnaround, 4-6 hours, 2-6 sessions around faculty
availability, scheduled with at least 3-week lead time prior to course start date.

Professional Development for Faculty and Staff
In collaboration with the UC Clermont faculty, IT staff, CEeL, CET&L and faculty committees, the IDeL
team provides, or coordinates, the following professional development opportunities:

Instructional Materials & Technology Integration Sessions
Starting in Fall 2017, the IDeL team will offer 30, 60 or 90-minute sessions (workshops) on topics
New such as course planning, learning objective alignment & assessment development, NTeQ lesson
plans, instructional video development, quest-based active learning activitiesjust to name a
few. Workshops may be facilitated by partners from UC Clermont, CET&L and CEeL and will be
offered on a rotating basis.

Jam Sessions and Open Consultations
Jam Sessions bring faculty and staff in a hybrid format to share challenges and successes on a
particular topic or technology. Past Jam Sessions have included: DIY Video, eText Planning,
Lightboard Videos and Canopy Resources. In partnership with CEeL and CET&L, Open
Consultations in August, December or January are offered at UC Clermont to complement
Clifton Open Consultations for end of semester wrap-up and next-semester planning.

For Technology Support, the first line expert assistants are available through the University of Cincinnati
Canopy Support. These experts are responsible for providing timely solutionsparticularly with respect
to troubleshooting assessments and assignments in Blackboard. Faculty, students and staff are strongly
encouraged to use the university-wide support tools available through Canopy (or CLICK image below)

If on the UC Clermont College campus, IT experts are located:

UC Clermont College, Walk-Up Technology Services
Clermont College, Jones, Room 118
Phone: (513) 732-5216
clermont.support@uc.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you tell me why a student cannot see an assessment in Blackboard?
While it is possible for a member of the Instructional Design team to provide Blackboard assistance in
the momentthere are at least three problems with this approach:
Availabilitywe may be working with someone else,
Timeframewe have deadlines to meet before taking on additional tasks or projects, and
Tracking/Ticketingif circumventing the Canopy Support ticketing process, the University has
will make support staffing decisions absent this information.

Best practice:
For questions/issues that occur during a LIVE course (semester), please contact Canopy Support (on page
3). If the problem is unresolved, include the service/ticket number and share the details of the problem
via email. A member of the Instructional Design team will follow-up with you when we have found a
resource person or solution.

Can you add someone to my course?
While the Canopy Support team can help, yes, the Director of the Instructional Design and eLearning
(IDeL) team can add/remove people from a course. The Director of IDeL is routinely involved with
course building activities and complies with UC policies to maintain this level of access to Blackboard.
Requests made in-person, or via an official UC email account, must include the purpose; and if the
requester is not the Instructor of Record (IR), the request must also be approved by Department
Chairperson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs or Dean of UC Clermont College.

Can you complete the Blackboard course copying process on my behalf?
Yes, a member of the Instructional Design and eLearning team can copy a course as a part of the course
design/review process. Please schedule a meeting with at least 4 weeks lead time prior to the semester
start.

Do I need an appointment to work with you?
Yes, it is helpful to make an appointmentyoure giving us time to prepare so our meeting time is used
effectively. That said, youre welcome to drop-in, email or call anytime. If were busy, well do our best
to follow-up with you in a timely manner. Be sure to watch for announcements detailing open
consultation events, Jam sessions and workshops.

Which camera is best to use for my class videos?
The quick answerit depends. With hundreds of cameras and digital video recorders, along with an
enormous variety of tablets, smartphones and computersand classroom environmentthe challenge
of choosing a device to record can be overwhelming. The Illustrated Media Guide has been designed to
help faculty plan for the classroom space.

Of course, email/call us to setup a time for the Instructional Design and eLearning team to review the
technology that may best serve your needs.

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