Digital Education
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The Digital Education unit within the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) provides the expertise, tools and creative resources needed to design enriching, engaging and accessible learning experiences. The unit brings together instructional designers, multimedia and instructional technologists and instructional video producers to plan, design and deliver online courses that achieve learning objectives while engaging students in meaningful ways.
The Digital Education Unit works with all schools at AUC offering support in the areas of extended education and contributing to the AUC's strategic priorities.
How Can Digital Education at CLT Help?
CLT provides comprehensive support for online and blended course design and delivery, including:
- Course mapping and design to align learning outcomes, assessments and activities
- Consultations on the most effective teaching approaches for different online modalities
- Integration of interactive learning tools and accessible design principles
- Multimedia services, including video production, camera coaching and narration support for digital instructional materials
- Faculty development and training on digital pedagogy, AI integration and emerging educational technologies
Our Services and Teams
Instructional Design
The instructional design team leads course planning and development. They work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) and program leadership to clarify learning objectives, align them with assessments and activities and structure the course for optimal flow and student engagement. Drawing on evidence-based practices and fundamental learning theories, they ensure that each course is designed not only to deliver content but also to foster active participation, critical thinking and collaboration.
The instructional design process involves rethinking the syllabus, adapting teaching methods for online or blended delivery and finding ways to connect students with the material and each other. Whether through interactive discussions or problem-based activities, instructional designers help SMEs create a learning environment that is rigorous, engaging and inclusive.
Instructional designers are partners in creating courses that are purposeful, effective and learner-centered.
Examples of services:
- Collaborate on course planning and ensure learning objectives align with AUC’s academic standards
- Apply evidence-based teaching strategies to foster active learning and engagement
- Structure content, activities and assessments for a logical and accessible student learning path
- Support online and blended delivery methods without compromising academic rigor
Multimedia and Instructional Technology
The multimedia and instructional technologists collaborate with faculty to identify the right tools and technologies to enhance the learning experience for students and make courses more engaging. They also provide guidance and training on effectively using AUC’s learning management systems (i.e., Canvas) to organize course content, facilitate discussions, assess student learning and track engagement.
The multimedia and instructional technology team is also involved in online course development. They are responsible for mapping the entire student learning journey, creating a clear step-by-step path that guides learners through all materials and activities. They manage course setup, ensure all materials are uploaded correctly and guarantee the technical environment runs smoothly. The team ensures courses are both engaging and accessible by creating visually compelling and interactive resources.
Examples of services:
- Design the learning journey: Plan the entire course, creating a clear step-by-step path for students to follow through all materials and activities
- Select technology tools: Work with faculty to choose the right tools and technologies to make courses more engaging and enhance student learning
- LMS guidance and training: Provide faculty with guidance and training on how to use the learning management systems for content organization, discussions and student assessment
- Content enhancement: Bring creativity to teaching materials, making courses engaging through visually compelling and interactive resources
- Ensure accessibility: Guarantee courses are welcoming and accessible to all students by creating resources that meet accessibility standards\
Instructional Video Production
In today’s learning environments, high-quality video and audio are among the most powerful tools for teaching. The instructional video production team transforms ideas into professional, engaging media that support course objectives. They work with SMEs to plan, script and storyboard videos that are clear, concise and engaging. The team also advises SMEs on presentation techniques, pacing and how to adapt content for video in ways that maximize student attention and comprehension.
Through an ASHA grant, the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) has established a general video production studio that serves AUC SMEs and program leadership working with CLT on developing high-quality video and audio for instructional purposes, specifically for blended and online courses. The production of these videos enriches instructional modules offered online.
Formats range from short micro-lectures and tutorials to interviews, demonstrations, roleplay scenarios and video or audio podcasts. Each medium is designed with both content and audience in mind, ensuring it fits seamlessly into the course structure and supports the intended learning goals.
Examples of services:
- Collaborate, plan and script videos for clarity and impact
- Manage all aspects of production including filming, lighting, sound and editing
- Add motion graphics, animations and visual effects to explain complex concepts
- Provide guidance on best practices for on-camera delivery and visual storytelling
Key Initiatives and Projects
- [### Canvas Migration
After conducting a review of the top performing Learning Management System (LMS) platforms in Fall 2023, AUC decided to move its LMS from Blackboard to Canvas. CLT co-designed the migration plan with the LMS team and piloted courses in Spring 2024.](https://www.aucegypt.edu/digital-transformation/IT-services-catalog/featured-services/CANVAS) - [### ATHAR
The AUC ATHAR program is a free, self-paced, dynamic, evidence-based program offered in Arabic. The program covers vital areas such as large-class teaching strategies, learning-oriented assessment, learning difficulties and educational technology.](https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/teacher-hub-advancement-and-reflection) - [### AUC Road to College
The program enhances English language skills to improve proficiency levels and prepare learners for success in school and university. Although it is designed for Egyptian students aged 13–18, learners of all ages and backgrounds from around the world are welcome.](https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/free-english-courses)
Online courses designed by CLT since 2019 - ###
Enrollment in ATHAR courses with 325+ course completion badges - ###
Enrollment in ARC courses with 25,660+ course completion badges
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Student Technology Assistant Program
STAs provide one-on-one training sessions to faculty members on the use of technology in their courses. Training sessions take place at the instructor's convenience, in terms of pace and time. STAs provide those sessions via Zoom.
Digital Literacies Toolkit
The digital literacies toolkit aims to facilitate the integration of digital literacies into courses by providing templates, guidelines, rubrics and additional resources for faculty members to adapt for their own courses. Resources may be used for in-class activities, formative assessments or summative assessments, and where appropriate, examples of how this resource can or has been used in different disciplines are provided.