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 […]
Category: Canvas Spotlight
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 […]
As an instructor, fostering students’ ability to cite sources properly and produce original work is essential for their academic and professional development. Turnitin’s integration with Canvas offers a seamless approach to support students in mastering citation and research skills. By utilizing Turnitin, you can guide your students in understanding the importance of source credibility, accurate […]
In the CTLD Course Development Cycle, MSU Denver instructors work with the instructional design team to improve their existing or new courses. Instructors identify course objectives, develop learning activities, create user-friendly courses, record high-quality multimedia content, and more. As part of the Fall 2024 development cycle, English instructor Dr. Elizabeth Kleinfeld worked with the CTLD […]
MSU Denver educators are revolutionizing the way students engage with material, using multimedia techniques to create immersive, interactive, and impactful learning experiences. Three standout courses from the Fall 2024 semester showcase how innovative design and technology can transform education. Educators collaborate with the CTLD media team to combine cutting-edge multimedia techniques with proven learning principles. […]
As part of the Fall 2024 CTLD Course Development Cycle, Professor Shannon Donnelly partnered with the CTLD instructional design team to create RST 2420: Cannabis in the Kitchen, a groundbreaking 16-week, online asynchronous course. Professor Donnelly, a recognized expert in the cannabis industry, brings her rich background in consulting for edibles companies, licensing, and policy […]
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Below is an archive of all of our Course Showcases. They are ordered by date of publication.
Have you ever wondered how quick, expert support can transform a moment of frustration into a productive learning opportunity? The Instructional Design Support (IDS) team at the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Design (CTLD) recognizes these pivotal moments. We work closely with faculty to enhance online and hybrid teaching environments. The IDS team’s mission is […]
Discover how innovative course design is transforming online learning at MSU Denver with the revamped CIS 4550. Developing an engaging and effective online course requires thoughtful planning, creativity, and a deep understanding of both content and andragogy. Faculty members who participate in the development cycle invest their time and expertise to ensure their courses meet […]
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Ready to Go Remote
Inclement weather or unforeseen events may shut down in-person activities on campus and create the need for remote learning, so it is important to always be prepared. Whether for just one day or a prolonged campus closure, you can use online tools to teach and learn remotely. In this tutorial, you will learn how to […]