Services for Faculty

The IDC collaborates with the university community to provide support in the pursuit of innovation and excellence in teaching and learning with technology.




Overview

The 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

Need to develop a new online course? Looking for new teaching strategies? Would you like to explore professional development opportunities? Connect with one of our instructional designers to discuss what your needs are and learn more! Visit the Instructional Design Services KB for more information.

One-on-One Services

The IDC provides both virtual and in-lab assistance tailored to the specific needs of faculty, staff, and students. As a member of the NDSU community, you are welcome to visit the IDC to utilize our resources. 

We offer faculty consultations in instructional design and academic technologies, including Blackboard, Zoom, YuJa, and more. For students and staff, we provide personalized support with thesis and dissertation formatting, along with guidance and troubleshooting for a variety of software tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Camtasia.

Anywhere, Anytime Resources

The IDC offers a growing collection of self-paced resources designed to support learning and skill development whenever and wherever it's needed. These include video tutorials, step-by-step guides, and reference materials covering a variety of instructional tools, technologies, and best practices. Whether you're working on a project late at night or brushing up on skills between classes, these on-demand materials are available 24/7 to help you succeed. Visit the Anywhere, Anytime Resources KB for more information.  

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.  

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Owned by:
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Created:
2021-12-13
Updated:
2025-11-10
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NDSU IT Knowledge Base