CIDD is here to collaborate with faculty as they develop their courses and advance their pedagogical knowledge. The resources below support effective teaching across instructional modalities.
Contact CIDD
The Center for Instructional Design and Delivery is available by phone at 301-447-5084 or by email at cidd@msmary.edu.
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Learn more about and register for our many opportunities for professional development.
Canvas Course Management
Topics include: Request Course Crosslisting, Adding Observers to Your Course, and Requesting Integrations.
Quick Tools and Resources for Teaching
Quick link resources to Canvas and other pedagogical tools.
Preparing to Teach
Topics include: First Day of Class, Syllabus Design, Office Hours and Email, and Academic Integrity.
Supporting Student Success
Topics include: Teaching Adult UG Students, Teaching First-Year Students, Motivating Students, Increasing Inclusivity in the Classroom, Knowing Your Learner, and Accessibility.
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Inclusive Teaching
Topics include: What are Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Why is Inclusion Important? Commitment to Inclusive Pedagogy, Resources for Inclusive Teaching, and Resources for Building Your Foundational Knowledge.
Content Development
Topics include: Effective Videos, Digital Textbooks, Lecturing, and Making Better PowerPoints.
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Instructional Strategies
Topics include: Lecturing, the Flipped Classroom, Active Learning, Group Work and Discussions.
Assessment
Topics include: Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs), Grading Student Work, Writing Good Multiple Choice Questions, and Beyond the Essay.