Designing impactful education for a diverse and changing world
Welcome to the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning! We partner with faculty to help them develop their courses and learn how to best use the tools provided by Loyola. Explore our resources and discover how ODTL can help you continue to deliver first-rate course instruction in an ever-changing learning environment.
Our Mission: To create convincing learning experiences, to enable success for all Loyola learners.
Our Vision: Elevating Experiences.
About the Team
Learn more about the team members in the ODTL who are dedicated to helping you develop the best possible learning experiences for you and your students.
Director Patrick Dempsey, Ed.D.
Loves supporting faculty with:
- Inclusive teaching
- Strategies for giving feedback
- Assessment strategies
Instructional Design Team Lead Sarah Martin, Ph.D.
Loves supporting faculty with:
- Program planning & development
- Supporting student success through scaffolded assignments
- Moodle organization
Instructional Designer Rachael DeLawder
Loves supporting faculty with:
- Creating engaging, skill-centered learning experiences
- Course Flow and Organization
- Backward Design
Instructional Designer Lydia Tippett
Loves supporting faculty with:
- Project-based learning experiences
- Incorporating AI into curriculum
- Minimalist course design
Instructional Designer Brett Youngerman
Loves supporting faculty with:
- Engaging in Class Activities
- Competency-Based Education
- Authentic Assessments