Online Learning
The IDEA Team
The Instructional Design for Excellence in Academics (IDEA) team is part of the Educational IT division of the Institute for Innovative Education. IDEA is staffed by Instructional Designers who can help you bring your ideas for innovative ways to educate to fruition and help you brainstorm ideas when you are looking for something new.
Email the IDEA Team at ideateam@urmc.rochester.edu.
The IDEA team can assist with the creation of digital content to support or supplement your teaching, as well as help you with course design (or re-design), especially with regard to using online tools to enhance your teaching. We also offer Blackboard consultation and training.
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Upcoming Training Opportunities
- Register for upcoming University-wide Online Learning workshops.
- Request specific workshops through Miner Library.
Meet the IDEA Team
Lisa Brown
Lisa Brown, EdD, MS is the Director of Online Learning in the Institute for Innovative Education. Her focus is helping faculty rethink education through use of technology. Additionally, Lisa manages the Teaching and Learning Services team within University IT which includes the Blackboard Learning Management System, Panopto Video Capture system, Zoom for academic use, AEFIS assessment system, and Voicethread. Lisa has a master’s degree in Instructional Technology from Rochester Institute of Technology, and both an advanced certificate in Online Teaching and a doctorate in education from the Warner School of Education on the University of Rochester’s campus. Contact Lisa at Lisa.Brown@rochester.edu
Shane Mitchell
Shane Mitchell, PhD, is a Senior Instructional Designer in the Institute for Innovative Education. He has a background in media creation and educational technology, as well journalism and technology support. Shane got his B.S. in English at University of North Alabama, his Masters in Distance Learning and Management from University of West Florida, and his PhD in Instructional Design from University of South Alabama. He enjoys creating video games, repairing PCs and old technology, and woodworking. Shane can support instructors through course design, crafting interactive experiences, and creation of multimedia assets. Contact Shane at Shane_Mitchell@urmc.rochester.edu
Hannah Jenkins
Hannah Jenkins is a Senior Instructional Designer in the Institute for Innovative Education. She holds an MSEd in TESOL and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Adolescent Education. Her background spans science and English education, healthcare learning and development, and instructional design. In her current role, Hannah collaborates with faculty across medical and graduate education to design engaging, accessible learning experiences grounded in a learner-centered approach. Hannah can support academic faculty and medical programs in instructional pedagogy, technology integration, and the effective use of educational methods and tools in course design to enhance student engagement and assessment. Contact Hannah at Hannah_Jenkins@URMC.Rochester.edu