Our team provides consultations on Canvas, course design, assessment, and emerging tools including AI, to support engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences. We also offer grants to support the exploration of AI literacy as part of the coursework, and grants in course redesign to develop students' AI literacy skills. We host a selection of programming opportunities to learn alongside faculty facilitators including book clubs, coffee & conversations, and hands-on workshops.
Your Partner in Teaching, Learning, Research & Innovation
The Center for Instructional Design & Educational Technology (CIE) partners with faculty to enhance teaching and learning through thoughtful course design and effective use of educational technologies grounded in best practices.
What's New
News for faculty from the Center for Instructional Design and Educational Technology
IgniteAI in Canvas
Canvas' AI features are designed to support the teaching and learning experience. For more information see the linked articles.
iClicker Student Response System
The iClicker student response and classroom polling system can be used by all IC faculty and students at no additional cost.
LockDown Browser Tool for Secure Testing
To support a secure digital exam experience faculty can enable the Respondus LockDown Browser in Canvas
Services Available
Instructional Design Consult
Find out how CIE staff and student workers can assist with your educational technology needs.
Core Educational Technology
Explore the software available to support your teaching and learning. For face-to-face and online classrooms.
Teaching Spaces
Prepare for teaching by exploring the classroom spaces available for your small, seminar, or large group instruction.
Educational Technology Center (Job Hall 103)
A collaborative space where faculty can explore teaching technologies, develop course materials, and work directly with the CIE team.
In this space, you can:
- Meet with a team member for consultation or drop-in support
- Work through course design, assignments, or instructional challenges
- Explore and test teaching tools, including AI and emerging technologies
- Experiment with media, interactive, and immersive technologies
- Participate in workshops and informal learning opportunities
Our Team
- Dr. Jenna Linskens, Director
- Dr. Danielle Jackson, Instructional Design & Educational Technology Specialist
- Tristan Ross, Instructional Designer
- Jeff Trondsen, LMS and Learning Applications Administrator
Do you have a question about technology and teaching?
Contact the IT Service Desk to work with our experts to explore innovative technologies to support teaching & learning, or to request a one-on-one overview of the classrooms you will be teaching in.