Turn Ideas into Effective Learning Experiences
Instructional Design services at the CTLA help CGCC faculty and staff create effective, accessible, and engaging learning experiences.
Our team brings expertise in instructional design, instructional development, education, technology, accessibility, and assessment. We apply research-informed practices to help transform instructional ideas into practical courses, activities, resources, and programs that support student learning and success.
Instructional Design Fellows
The Instructional Design Fellows are CGCC faculty members who partner with the CTLA to support effective teaching and course design. Fellows contribute faculty perspectives, share practical strategies, and help colleagues explore approaches that strengthen accessibility, engagement, and student learning.
How We Can Help
Instructional design consultations are collaborative, solution-focused conversations. Depending on your needs, a CTLA team member can help you:
- Design or revise courses and programs
- Develop accessible and usable learning materials
- Select educational resources
- Apply effective instructional strategies
- Create meaningful assessments
- Evaluate learning activities and course design
- Integrate instructional technologies
- Apply learning theory and Universal Design for Learning
- Explore emerging practices and new ideas
- Support reflective teaching and continuous improvement
Explore and Develop New Ideas
The CTLA can partner with faculty and staff to explore and evaluate new approaches to teaching and learning through:
- Idea exploration
- Technology integration
- Media development
- Collaborative experimentation
- Pilot projects
- Evaluation and refinement
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you are developing a course, revising an assignment, exploring a technology, or addressing a teaching challenge, the CTLA can help you identify practical next steps.
Consultations are available in person, online, or by phone.
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