Services for Faculty

Overview
The Instructional Design Center (IDC) supports faculty in exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning, including teaching strategies for faculty-student engagement, thoughtful course design, and the seamless integration of technology into the course environment. The IDC provides a wide range of faculty services to support teaching excellence. These services include access to instructional design resources and personalized, one-on-one consultations with an instructional designer for course design, technology integration, and pedagogical strategies. Faculty can also take advantage of ongoing professional development opportunities, including workshops, training sessions, and special events.
For added flexibility, the IDC offers a library of "Anywhere, Anytime Resources" self-paced guides and tutorials available 24/7. Additionally, faculty can participate in hands-on software and application training to strengthen their skills.
Instructional Design Services
Anywhere, Anytime Resources
Academic Technologies
The Teaching, Learning, and Classrooms section of the IT Knowledge Base offers a comprehensive suite of tools and resources designed to support innovative pedagogy and effective course delivery at NDSU. Key areas include Digital Accessibility, with guidance on Ally, assistive technology, and accessible content design; Classroom Technology, offering user guides, Zoom Rooms support, and AV training resources; and Assessment Solutions, covering Blackboard Ultra test features, YuJa video quizzes, and Honorlock. You will also find support for Blackboard Ultra and Google Classroom, as well as Polling tools like PointSolutions and Zoom polling. The page outlines productivity and storage options, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, and central file services.