Instructional design and support
Our team can assist faculty in the effective use of technologies to enhance teaching and learning. We focus on design excellence and effective delivery of fully online courses. We provide phone support, small group training, and one-on-one consultation to help faculty learn to build appealing online courses, develop engaging online teaching methods, and find or create appropriate media and course materials to encourage student engagement and success. Contact us for more information.
Online course design and teaching resources
Instructional design support
Instructional designers help faculty design engaging and effective online courses. Designers build long-term relationships with instructors who return when major revisions are necessary or new tools or teaching methodologies are added to the course.
Graphic and media support
Our designers collaborate with instructors in conjunction with the instructional design team to plan and create graphics, infographics, custom illustrations, animations, and enhanced video concepts to complement course content.
Teaching online
Learn best practices for teaching online at NAU. Teaching Online @NAU is a required asynchronous self-paced course.
Learning management support
Specific questions about Canvas and other instructional technologies for faculty can be directed to LMS-Faculty-Help@nau.edu or at 928-523-3335.
Useful resources
- Learning management system (LMS) transition site
- Canvas knowledge articles for faculty
- Step-by-step tutorials
- Faculty tools
Contact the Instructional Design team for additional information.