Instructional Design Decoded: A Faculty Guide to Creative Collaboration

Ever wonder what instructional designers (IDs) really do—or how they can help bring your course ideas to life? CETL IDs have helped faculty create eLearning modules, develop interactive patient cases, implement active learning activities, and design collaborative online activities. Join us as we decode the world of instructional design and see how faculty and CETL’s instructional design team have collaborated to create more engaging, effective learning experiences. Find out what to expect when working with an ID, how to make the most of your role as a content expert, and leave with practical strategies (and a handy guidebook) for designing better—together.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the role of an instructional designer (ID) and how they contribute to teaching and learning at WesternU.
• Differentiate between the faculty/subject matter expert (SME) role and the instructional designer role in a course project.
• Identify best practices for collaborating effectively with an instructional designer.