Instructional Design and New Media (IDNM)

The power behind creating and delivering ASU Online programs

Who we are

Instructional Design and New Media (IDNM) is a team at EdPlus that supports the success and development of ASU Online instructors and faculty. Composed of instructional designers, media experts and more, the IDNM team collaborates to support Arizona State University’s charter to provide an inclusive and world-class education at scale.

ASU Online faculty are the backbone of student learning outcomes in online courses. Your knowledge and experience in your dedicated field guide students to follow their passions. We are experts in helping you deliver that knowledge broadly using technology.

Advancing our mission

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We advance excellence, innovation and access in course design, development and delivery for ASU Online and Open Scale.

IDNM Mission Statement

What we do

Instructional Design

Our team works with instructors to build courses that are inclusive and engaging. We collaborate with you through every step of the course design process. With a student-first mindset, we advocate for inclusive outcome-based learning.

New Media

We create professional-level audio, video and graphic presentations for usage in ASU Online fully online degree programs and EdPlus special projects.

Quality Assurance

Our team promotes student success and satisfaction through excellence in course design, development and delivery. We use evidence-based standards and course data to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.

Learning Technologies

We discover, deploy and support technologies that expand access to higher education, extend our competitive advantage and reinforce our brand.

Professional Development and Training

We advance online instruction by providing opportunities for faculty to experience and share strategies while exploring new research-based and technology-supported methodologies.

Annual Report

The IDNM Annual Report showcases our team’s pivotal role in enhancing ASU digital education.

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EdPlus provides online course faculty access to four studios equipped with the latest technology to produce professional videos and media.

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