Center for Instructional Design & Innovation Directory
The Center for Instructional Design and Innovation (CIDI) helps university instructors create and maintain high quality learning environments. We provide access to practical tools, relevant data, prompt and effective support, consultation, and hands-on training. Below are listed the full-time instructional designers. CIDI also has part-time students helping with support throughout the day. To view a full list of staff, see the Staff page on the CIDI site.
Phone Support: (435) 797-9506
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Dial 1 for CIDI personnel (M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
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Dial 2 for Canvas corporate support line
(Available 24/7 for USU only)
Email Support: cidi@usu.edu
Drop-In Support:
Available on a limited basis. Appointments encouraged.
- Logan Campus:
DE 311 (third floor)M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- USU Eastern, Price Campus
REEVE 155
Gretchen Blackburn
Instructional Designer I
Online courses, Canvas
Amy Carpenter
Sr. Instructional Designer
Course organization, Canvas, iClicker, and Respondus
Neal Legler
Director
Online, remote, and face-to-face courses; Canvas; Zoom; iClicker; lecture capture; and more
Jennifer Paskett
Instructional Designer II
Online courses, Canvas, graphics, and lecture capture
Debbie Pearson
Director of Academic Support
Online Courses, Canvas, Turnitin, and Respondus
Elisa Taylor
Sr. Instructional Designer
Online courses, Canvas, effective teaching practices in IVC and online courses, and Respondus