As part of the Fall 2025 CTLD Course Development Cycle, Health Care Management instructor Garrett Chism partnered with the instructional design team to enhance HCM 3600 – Health Information Systems, an upper-division course introducing students to the technologies, data practices, and leadership considerations that support modern healthcare delivery. This development cycle placed a strong emphasis […]
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Parasitology is a dense and highly visual subject matter that can be challenging for students to navigate. Students are asked to differentiate between organisms that often share similar traits, while also learning how those organisms infect hosts and affect their bodies. In the redesigned MLAB 409: Parasitology – developed in partnership with Professor Karen Myers, […]
By Alexandra Grima, Michael Rupert, Will Austin, Sarah Creasy, Tanner Wilde, Alex McDaniel Power electronics is a complex subject that can feel intimidating at first glance: fast switching, nonlinear behavior, magnetics, thermal limits, and control theory all interacting at once. In this course, however, students discover that these systems can be understood when they’re taught […]
A well-organized course can be the difference between a student who feels confident in their ability to succeed and a student who feels lost, unsure of what matters, and tempted to disengage. A lack of structure in Assignment Groups leads to confusion in the Gradebook, making it difficult for students to understand how each assignment […]
Written by the CTLD Instructional Media Team What do cannabis compliance, intergalactic construction missions, and color theory in contemporary art have in common? They are all at the center of three unique, media-rich courses recently developed through CTLD. From simulation-based learning and sci-fi-themed assignments to studio-recorded painting demos and expert roundtable videos, these courses demonstrate […]
Sometimes, traditional online courses can feel dry—lecture, reading, test, repeat. Even activities meant to increase engagement, like discussions, can become transactional miniature essays. Students disengage, and instructors can get stuck in a rut. That disengagement can also negatively impact drop/fail/withdraw rates, especially online. As part of the Spring 2025 development cycle, Professor Carolyn McGary, Director […]
As the cannabis industry matures, MSU Denver’s budding hospitality professionals find themselves at the meeting point of customer service, regulation, equity, and public health. Cannabis 101 for Hospitality meets this need by introducing learners to the history, science, policy, and business of cannabis, all through the lens of hospitality.Professor Shannon Donnelly, a recognized expert in […]
Thoughtful Design in Action: Redesigning CHE 3200 for Hybrid Success As part of MSU Denver’s CTLD Course Development Cycle, faculty partner with instructional designers to create courses rooted in research-based best practices. This collaborative process supports instructors in aligning course objectives with effective teaching strategies, learner engagement techniques, and intentional use of technology. In Spring […]
The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Design (CTLD) at MSU Denver partners with faculty and staff to create focused, effective learning experiences tailored to the needs of the university community. By combining instructional design expertise with practical tools and collaborative support, CTLD delivers training resources that make a measurable impact. The Principal Investigator Certification program […]
When one semester ends and another begins, maintaining a Canvas course can feel overwhelming. You’ve already invested time and energy into creating a robust course, so the good news is that you don’t need to start from scratch. With the right tools and a few key strategies, you can easily update and adapt your course […]