Digital & Online Learning

TWU Instructional Designers are collaborative partners, experienced educators, and knowledgeable resources who support faculty in designing engaging and effective learning experiences. They provide guidance and feedback on course design, content development, assignments, and assessments; support continuous course improvement; share current and emerging practices in teaching and learning; and help faculty explore innovative approaches to instruction and student engagement.

The Principles of Good Practice, institutional guidelines, Quality Matters standards, and federal policies all provide a foundation for high-quality online instruction. These documents outline expectations, promote consistency across courses, and help ensure that all students receive an engaging, accessible, and effective learning experience. Familiarity with these standards supports faculty success while maintaining the quality and integrity of online education.

Effective teaching principles translate across modalities. Whether you’re designing learning experiences for in-person, hybrid, or fully online courses, you’ll find that strategies for engagement, assessment, and inclusive practice remain fundamentally the same. Explore our collection of faculty resources to discover adaptable approaches, tools, and guidance that support high-quality teaching in any environment, including digital learning contexts.

Access technical guidance on managing and organizing courses within Canvas, including the tools and processes used to oversee content, activities, and user roles. These resources also provide information on institutionally supported integrations—such as Zoom, Panopto, Respondus, and Turnitin—that extend Canvas functionality and support course delivery.