Education at Truman takes place in traditional classrooms, virtual classrooms, by way of electronic messages, and via a whole host of other engagement opportunities including student/staff relationships. By serving as a resource to expand and explore the pedagogical efficacy of new as well as tried-and-true instructional technologies, the Learning Technologies and Instructional Design Team (LTT) endeavors to support and enhance the already rich learning environment of Truman’s classes.
Meet the Learning Technologies and Design Team
*Please note that phone calls and emails to the Learning Technologies Team may take a minimum of 24 hours response time as we are frequently in faculty consultations or teaching workshops and may not be immediately available.*
Our Instructional Designers and Technologists are available to meet with faculty who are working to enhance presentations, infuse courses with technology, improve use of existing technologies, or take existing courses online.
Diane Richmond
Director of Learning
Technologies & Instructional Design
(660) 785-7750
dianer@truman.edu
(full-time / on-campus)
Thomas Fitzler
Instructional Designer
(660) 785-6007
tfitzler@truman.edu
(full-time / on-campus)
Susan Thomas
Senior Instructional Designer
(660) 341-0772
sthomas@truman.edu
(part-time / remote)
Val Sevilla
Instructional Designer
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vsevilla@truman.edu
(contract / remote)
Kate Mobley
Instructional Technology Assistant
(660) 785-4312
kmobley@truman.edu
(part-time / on-campus)
Course Development
We can assist with developing course materials, such as Brightspace courses, multimedia elements, eLearning units and digital video & audio clips. The Learning Technologies Team encourages an empowerment approach; our staff and student workers work with faculty and staff clients on how to develop materials for themselves whenever feasible.
Training
Sometimes “group consults” or workshops are better environments for learning new technologies and the skills to use them. Custom classes can be requested and workshops are offered throughout the year on a wide variety of topics.