Instructional Design Guides

The following guides provide tips and best practices to help you meet your instructional objectives. Printable versions of each guide also are available Adobe PDF format.

For more information on instructional design, please explore these teaching tips from colleagues at GW and discover additional teaching ideas on the Education Resources section of the website.

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New Course Design Guide - Tips on designing a new course || [HTML | PDF]

Web Design Guide - Prepare an online resource for your course || [HTML | PDF]

Syllabus Creation Guide - Tips for creating an effective syllabus || [HTML | PDF]

Rubric Guide - Develop a systematic method of assessment  || [HTML | PDF]

Hybrid Course Development - Plan and develop a course that is both face-to-face and online || [HTML | PDF]

Teaching to Students' Strengths - Possible applications of Multiple Intelligences theory to your teaching, in order to enhance student learning. || [HTML] | PDF]

Engaging your Students in Critical Thinking - Methods for critical thinking, critical reading || [HTML | PDF]

Teaching Large Classes - Tips and strategies for engaging students in large-attendance class sessions || [HTML | PDF]

Beyond Lecturing - Tips on how to set objectives and apply techniques to lectures, in order to enhance student learning || [HTML | PDF]

Managing your TA - Ideas for working professionally and effectively with you Teaching Assistant. || [HTML | PDF]

MERLOT - Free open resource of instructional material || [HTML | PDF]