Instructional Design
The Instructional Design and Technology Group seeks to enhance teaching and learning at the University of Iowa through the promotion of a systematic approach to the design and implementation of technology solutions in the learning environment.
- Activities may include group sessions on pedagogical technology issues, forming and leading special teams to explore and gauge interest in emerging technologies, and partnerships with academic units to incorporate instructional design principles into their courses.
- The Instructional Design and Technology Group also provides grant-writing and publication support for faculty researching instructionally innovative uses of technology.
- Together with faculty and staff, and in partnership with the Center for Teaching, we will collaborate in designing, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of these innovative approaches.
Services and Resources
• ICON Course Management SystemICON offers a web-based interface between faculty and students that may include a course homepage, a dynamically-updated classlist, course materials (documents, slideshows, audio/video files, etc.), a gradebook, online quizzes, assignment dropbox, chat and discussion forums, and more. Selective access can be granted to TA’s or staff to manage grading and other tasks. • Electronic PortfoliosHelp facilitate authentic evaluation of learner progress and program assessment. • Personal Response Systems (Clickers)Allow students to provide instructors with immediate feedback and students are more engaged in the classroom. • Online@IowaOnline@Iowa is a web-based course offered to newly enrolled students at the University of Iowa. The course is designed to help students develop skills for staying in touch, researching, registering for classes, and reviewing grades – among other activities – all from their own computer screens. At the same time, students will learn about habits and principles that will help protect their computer’s security. |
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