By Cari Mathwig Ramseier

There’s a new instructional designer on campus. So, what does that really mean?

Instructional designers work in a variety of industries, often involved with specific programs or topical areas to create educational applications that will be used by many and where consistency is needed. In higher education, institutions such as Viterbo, instructional designers often work with course instructors, departments, and programs to ensure that courses are designed to help students accomplish course and program objectives. In addition, instructional designers will also keep abreast of current and emerging technologies so that teaching and learning can occur in the most effective and efficient ways possible.

Though new to Viterbo, this instructional designer is not new to instructional design. I’ve taught high school English, designed professional development programs for teachers in Iowa, created instructional applications for engineers at Trane, and consulted with faculty at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I have found that I enjoy working in higher education—assisting faculty and administration to improve the student experience, and I am definitely happy to be a part of Viterbo.

If you have any questions, contact me.