In this session, a panel of seasoned instructional designers from a range of institutions will explore how positive partnerships with faculty ultimately impact student learning and add value to any course—online, face-to-face, or hybrid. The panel will also discuss current and emerging trends for instructional design in higher education.

Outcomes: Explore the role of an instructional designer and why partnerships are beneficial * Discuss various contexts in which instructional designers add value * Investigate instructional design professional development pathways