Instructional Design Support

Questions & Answers

These are your best starting point when you have a quick question about a common feature of a tool or a process.

Workshops

Synchronous (real-time, in-person)

To request a workshop or consultation for either an individual or a group of people, please send us your workshop request.

View and enroll in scheduled workshops.

We offer workshops on a variety of topics.

Asynchronous (online, self-paced via Bb Learn)

Master Online Instructor Course Series

Essential Computer Skills Self enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

This self-paced workshop reviews computer skills for anyone teaching with technology, including computer basics, working online, and staying secure.
Teaching Online @ NAU (available in Bb Learn)

Workshop description Accordion Closed

This course is designed to help get you started teaching online for Northern Arizona University, and to serve as a refresher (and perhaps provide some new ideas) for those who have been teaching online for some time. It is divided into 5 modules, and you may choose to “test out” of any module by taking the pre-test for that module. Those who complete the entire course will receive a Certificate of Completion which will be required to teach online at NAU by Fall 2019. All instructors are enrolled in the course, as much of the information will be helpful to any instructor, but it will only be required of those teaching at least one online section.
Facilitating Learning Online Self Enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

Facilitating Learning Online is a self-paced course for instructors who are new to teaching online or who would like to improve their existing online courses. Teaching online can feel a bit daunting. Even the most seasoned instructors feel challenged when teaching online. Do not fret! This course will help you succeed as an online instructor. This course provides an excellent foundation on how you can get started using practical design and teaching strategies in your online course.

Instructional Design and Practice

Active Learning with Video Content Self Enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

In this self-paced workshop, learn how to employ or improve video content for active learning, engagement, and assessment within Bb Learn. This course provides a foundation for moving students from passivity to activity, best practices for student engagement, and strategies to structure your course with goals to increase engagement and active learning.

Creating Your Syllabus: A Tutorial for NAU Faculty Self enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

This online, self-paced workshop provides faculty with the opportunity to create an institutionally compliant syllabus using a guided step-by-step process that includes resources and support throughout.

Pedagogy and Practice in Blended Learning Design Self enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

In this self-paced workshop, learn how to design a successful blended class to promote effective teaching and learning in this relatively unfamiliar modality.
Universal Learning Design (UDL) in My Course Self enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

In this self-paced workshop, learn how to implement UDL framework as a design approach and address student variability.

Self-Enroll Courses for Students

Bb Learn Student Orientation Self enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

This self-paced course helps students navigate and use the common Bb Learn tools and access the NAU Support Resources.

Attention Matters™ Self enroll.

Workshop description Accordion Closed

This student-focused self-paced tutorial shows students the critical importance of giving full attention in class and to other daily activities, revealing students’ misconceptions about their ability to multitask.