Instructional Design

smart classroom

As a learning community, our faculty are challenged to explore, incorporate, and become proficient in innovative, technology-enriched best practices for teaching and learning.

Our Instructional Design team works closely with faculty to design and enrich learning at GMercyU using up-to-date research on instructional design, universal design learning, instructional best practices, and educational technology.

The ID team is a part of Academic Affairs and works hand-in-hand with ITS to provide support for quality teaching and learning technology tools, resources, pedagogical approaches, and academic assistance to instructors. Faculty members are trained in and encouraged to use a variety of approaches and tools for both online and face-to-face instruction.

Faculty and Staff Resources

The ID team offers a variety of support, tools, and technology for faculty and staff, which can be found on our internal Sharepoint site: http://gmercyu.sharepoint.com/sites/EducationalDesignandEffectiveness/SitePages/Instructional-Design-&-Technology.aspx

Below is a list of our offerings and services:

  • Course Design & Revision
  • Curriculum Design & Revision
  • Custom Digital Interactions & Multimedia
  • Current Trends in Universal Design Learning
  • Instructional Best Practices
  • Educational Technology
  • Training & Professional Development
  • Assessment & Accreditation Implementation

Learn More

Meet the Team

Alex Weiss
Alex Weiss
Lead Instructional Designer
weiss.a@ibura.net 
267-635-2881 ext. 21246
University Hall E218

 

Jennifer Hummel

 

Jennifer Hummel
Instructional Designer
hummel.j@ibura.net
267-635-2881 ext. 21581
University Hall E215

 

Jessica Berton
Jessica Berton

Junior Instructional Designer
berton.j@ibura.net
267-635-2881 ext. 21705
University Hall E215

Training is conducted regularly throughout the year in both group sessions and one-on-one meetings covering a wide variety of topics.

Click here to learn more about the training topics we offer. If you'd like to schedule a group training, email us at TLI@ibura.net.

If you're more of an independent learner, browse the full list of self-serve tutorials and guides.

Educational technologies are used to support classroom instruction and professional development. Find tutorials and guides below:

The above tutorials and guides cover these tools and more: 

  • Canvas
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Zoom, Academic Video Online (AVON)
  • BrainFuse
  • EBSCOhost Connect
  • Grammarly
  • Kaltura
  • Merlot Collection
  • Turnitin
  • Portfolium (Folio)

If you need assistance, please email TLI@ibura.net.

Visit the Student Resources site for help with Canvas, Microsoft office, GMercyU Portal, and more.

Need educational technology support? Email us at TLI@ibura.net.

Need tech support? See GMercyU's IT Resources here.