Instructional Design Support
Practical support to help you make the most of UR Courses.
Looking to improve your UR Courses site, explore interactive learning tools, or make your online assessments more effective? We’re here to help!
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), in partnership with the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), offers free, one-on-one instructional design consultations for faculty members and sessional lecturers at the University of Regina.
Our instructional designers provide practical guidance and recommendations to help you create engaging, accessible, and effective learning experiences using UR Courses.
How Can We Help?
Our instructional designers can provide guidance and recommendations in four key areas:
1. UR Courses Layout & Organization
Make your UR Courses site easier for students to navigate and use.
- Review course layout, organization, and navigation.
- Identify opportunities to improve readability and clarity.
- Explore ways to create a more intuitive experience for students.
2. Interactive Learning & Student Engagement
Discover ways to make better use of the tools available in UR Courses.
- Explore interactive tools such as H5P Interactive Content.
- Learn about UR Courses features that support student engagement.
- Identify opportunities to encourage collaboration and participation.
3. Accessibility & Universal Design for Learning
Explore strategies to make your UR Courses site more accessible and inclusive.
- Receive guidance on accessibility considerations within UR Courses.
- Explore Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
- Identify opportunities to improve access to learning materials and activities.
4. Online Assessments & Generative AI
Explore effective approaches to assessment within UR Courses.
- Receive guidance on setting up and designing quizzes, tests, and exams.
- Explore UR Courses assessment tools and their functionality.
- Discuss assessment design considerations related to students’ increasing use of generative AI.
Consultation Hours & Locations
Beginning November 2, 2026, instructional design consultations will be available throughout the week.
In-Person or Online Consultations
- Mondays 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
In-person location: Centre for Teaching and Learning, AdHum 105
Online Consultations Only
- Fridays 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Two convenient ways to access support:
- Book an appointment: Schedule a consultation in advance and choose between in-person or online support (where available).
- Drop in: Visit the CTL during in-person consultation hours. Drop-in consultations are subject to availability, and pre-booking is encouraged.
Who Can Access This Support?
Instructional design consultations are available to academic staff teaching courses at the University of Regina and its federated colleges, including faculty members and sessional lecturers.
Consultations focus on the effective use of UR Courses and related instructional design practices.
Please note: This service does not include online or blended courses already being developed through Distance and Distributed Learning (DDL) funding.
Looking for Other Teaching Support?
Developing an Online or Blended Course?
If you’re interested in developing an asynchronous online course or a blended online course, you may be eligible for Distance and Distributed Learning (DDL) funding.
DDL funding opportunities are available in May and October each year.
Need Technical Help with UR Courses?
For technical assistance with UR Courses, including troubleshooting and learning how to use specific features, Technology Training & Support (TTS) within Information Services offers training resources, drop-in sessions, and video tutorials.
Looking for Broader Teaching or Course Development Support?
The Centre for Teaching and Learning also offers educational development consultations to support faculty members with teaching strategies, course and curriculum design, assessment approaches, and other pedagogical questions.