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Instructional Design & Pedagogy Consultation Services
Meet our Instructional Designers
Our Instructional Designers support faculty in the development of personal pedagogies to deliver dynamic and engaging learning experiences for students. Whether you are developing new courses, or seeking enhancements to existing courses, Instructional Designers are available to assist you. Get to know our team below, and find the best fit for you! You will be able to schedule your first consultation right away using their self-service scheduling links.
About Crystal:
As a lifelong learner and advocate for equity & quality education, Crystal believes in 'praxis'ing what we teach! Centering the learner, meeting them where they are, and supporting faculty in their journey of praxis alignment is the driving force behind her educational journey and a career in higher education. She has been working in higher education for 9 years, and transitioned to instructional design just 5 months before COVID drastically changed teaching and learning. Crystal also holds an M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology from Cal State Fullerton and completed her Ed.D. in the Educational Leadership program at Sacramento State. Crystal also teaching in the Masters in Universal Design for eLearning program at Sacramento State.
Areas of Specialty:
Crystal's areas of interest include accessibility, equity, cultural proficiency, pedagogy, tech tools, engagement, and more.
Schedule a consultation with Crystal today!
| Contact | Information |
|---|---|
| Office Location | AIRC, 3005E |
| Office Phone | (916) 278-4191 |
| velazquez@csus.edu |
About Kelsey:
As an instructional designer at Sacramento State, Kelsey aims to help faculty create inclusive and equitable environments that challenge students to think deeply about the content and apply their learning in new and interactive ways. She believes that creating an environment that fosters a sense of belonging is just as critical as maintaining a high level of rigor so that students can feel that they can reach new levels of critical understanding and feel supported by faculty along the way. Kelsey’s background is in secondary mathematics education, as she was a middle/high school teacher for 10 years. She is also a lecturer in the College of Education in the Single Subject Teaching program, helping to prepare the next generation of secondary teachers.
Areas of Specialty:
Kelsey's areas of specialty include STEM, accessibility, culturally responsive and engaging teaching pedagogies, integrating technology, and redesigning courses for QM certification standards.
Schedule a consultation with Kelsey today!
| Contact | Information |
|---|---|
| Office Location | AIRC 3005G |
| Office Phone | (916) 278-5754 |
| kelsey.macias@csus.edu |
Course Design Support
Department or Team Consultations
We offer small group hands-on workshops and discussions in a friendly environment where you can get your questions answered and try out new ideas and tools. If you or your department would like to request a consultation or small group discussion, please contact us.
Topics could include, but are not limited to:
- What is a hybrid/online/flipped etc. course, and should I consider teaching one?
- How to re-design my course for better outcome assessment and student success?
- How to organize my course with Canvas using a Quality Matters template?
- How to use interactive and collaborative tools to engage student attention?
- How can I use images and videos to enhance student learning?
- What is Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning and how do I implement them?
Ongoing Projects
- Co-facilitate with College of Continuing Education the Summer Online Course Development Grant Program
- Faculty Learning Community on Hybrid and Online Teaching and Learning
- Supporting faculty course evaluations and redesigns through the Quality Matters program
- Support and co-facilitate New Faculty Welcome, Summer Teaching Institute, and other professional development events
- Support Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) and Open Educational Resources (OER)
- Collaboration with departments interested in instructional design projects, hybrid and online course design, or redesign
- Participate in CSU system-wide Instructional Design, Academic Technology, and CSU Online group efforts.
Additional Resources
Sac State Resources
CSU Resources:
- Cal State Online (students can find transferrable courses from any CSU or California Community College campus, either on campus or online)
- CSU Fully Online
- CSU Teaching and Learning