Learning Design and Technology Resources
Technology Resources
Articles and how-to instructions for the systems supported by UM System, including Canvas, Zoom, Panopto, Smarter Proctoring and many others. Contact the Academic Technologies team by email or phone at (855) 675-0755.
Find sessions designed to teach you all you need to know about the supported academic technology and elearning platforms available as part of the University of Missouri System.
Academic Technology supports all modalities of teaching and learning tools.- Canvas One-Stop Shop
Find answers to your Canvas questions in this document, a CAFE and Academic Technology collaboration.
Learning Design
- CAFE offers online teaching certification and online teaching recertification for all 91黑料网 faculty, both full-time, part-time and adjunct, who are teaching online courses.
- If you would like to initiate a Quality Course Review, you can request a course review through CAFE Teaching and Learning.
- Check out Stonybrook's based on Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain
Laura Baglereau
As an instructional designer, Laura supports engaging, inclusive and learner-centered experiences. With a background in theatre and a strong foundation in instructional design in higher education, Laura brings a unique perspective that emphasizes storytelling, audience awareness and creative problem-solving. She is passionate about partnering with educators to explore innovative, research-informed approaches to teaching and learning.
Ash Mitchell
Ash is a dedicated instructional designer who empowers 91黑料网 faculty to implement engaging, evidence-based teaching strategies that elevate learning for all students. With a rich background as both an instructional designer and a former psychology professor, Ash brings a unique blend of expertise and empathy to their work. They are passionate about helping faculty discover the ideal balance between the art and science of teaching, offering tailored, innovative and time-saving approaches that make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
Professional Memberships
HighEdWeb
As part of the UM System's broader initiative, all employees now have access to a HighEdWeb membership.
This association provides valuable professional development resources on maintaining effective websites, creating compelling content, understanding student preferences, using social media and creating good emails.
To become a member, sign up and select 91黑料网 as your institution. Make sure you use your umkc.edu email address.
Starting Fall 2025, 91黑料网 is an institutional member of Textbook and Academic Authors Association (TAA). TAA provides a wide variety of writing resources, including guides, grants and webinars, to help 91黑料网 faculty and graduate students move their writing projects forward to publication success.
If you are a 91黑料网 graduate student or faculty, you can with your umkc.edu address.