IDT Program at the University of Memphis

IDT Program at the University of Memphis Instructional Design and Technology Program at the University of Memphis http://idt.memphis.edu

Congratulations to IDT doctoral student, Nicole Cody, who earned first place for The College of Education's Three-Minute...
04/11/2026

Congratulations to IDT doctoral student, Nicole Cody, who earned first place for The College of Education's Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition!

Interested in learning, technology, or design? Join our IDT Virtual Info Session on April 21 at 7 PM (CT) to explore und...
04/11/2026

Interested in learning, technology, or design?
Join our IDT Virtual Info Session on April 21 at 7 PM (CT) to explore undergraduate & graduate programs in Instructional Design & Technology.
Register now!

"The EdD in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis prepares scholar‑practitioners to research,...
02/27/2026

"The EdD in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis prepares scholar‑practitioners to research, design, and evaluate innovative educational technology and learning experiences across K–12, higher education, corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare settings. The program is 100% online, interdisciplinary, and intentionally designed for working professionals.
Students engage in cutting‑edge areas such as educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, learning analytics, message design, online learning, and learning experience design, while conducting research grounded in real‑world learning and technology challenges.
Application deadline: March 1st
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See the Graduate Catalog for more information on degree program requirements. There are also additional admission requirements for international students.

Please join us on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7PM!
02/13/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7PM!

Great news! The application deadline has been extended to March 1, 2026. Be sure to submit your application!
02/13/2026

Great news! The application deadline has been extended to March 1, 2026. Be sure to submit your application!

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02/13/2026

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The EdD in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis prepares scholar‑practitioners to research, ...
02/09/2026

The EdD in Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis prepares scholar‑practitioners to research, design, and evaluate innovative educational technology and learning experiences across K–12, higher education, corporate, nonprofit, and healthcare settings. The program is 100% online, interdisciplinary, and intentionally designed for working professionals.
Students engage in cutting‑edge areas such as educational technology, artificial intelligence in education, learning analytics, message design, online learning, and learning experience design, while conducting research grounded in real‑world learning and technology challenges.
Application deadline: February 15, 2026
Apply here: Graduate School Application:

See the Graduate Catalog for more information on degree program requirements. There are also additional admission requirements for international students.

JOB POST ALERT‼️: The Tennessee Department of is looking for its next Digital Design Project Manager. To Apply, please s...
01/17/2026

JOB POST ALERT‼️: The Tennessee Department of is looking for its next Digital Design Project Manager. To Apply, please send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references to: [email protected]

Anticipated Salary Range: The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $61,200 – $66,000. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.
https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/hr/employees1/benefits.html

Position Summary: The Digital Design Project Manager contributes to the Best for All strategic plan by leveraging technology to create high-quality resources for schools and districts aligned to the priorities of the Tennessee Department of Education. The individual in this position will assist in the development of content and tools for instruction; professional development; and school, district, and student support. They will assist with the management of project logistics and support users who are having technical issues. They will maintain project records and help ensure projects are on track.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and experience equivalent to substantial (five or more years of) full-time professional educational or instructional work, including at least two years of supervisory/administrative or advisory work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate coursework from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience, on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of two years, there being no substitution for the required two years of specialized experience

OR

One year of experience as an Education Consultant 2 with the State of Tennessee.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class may be required to:

Possess a valid drivers license.
Essential Functions

1. Digital Learning

Serves as one of TDOE’s experts in managing and using the department’s digital tools, including Best for All Central, TeachALL, etc.
· Works with content experts to identify and capture learning content on Best For All Central and TeachALL. Assists in managing relationships with content experts and building workflow

2. Project Management and Implementation

Ensures that stakeholders use the Digital Learning intake systems with fidelity
Maintain project management records including:
Project plan/descriptions
Managing intake and close out forms
Tracking submissions for larger projects
· Supports the maintenance of online learning and content platforms, including building new content, managing content revisions, ensuring resources are up-to-date, and identifying areas for improvement as needed

· Translates user feedback into suggestions and recommendations for improving the user experience.

Assists the Director of Digital Learning in developing and executing a rollout plan for online resources
Assists with course testing and troubleshooting prior to launch
Assists in the development of user guides and quick-start guides to support the use of online tools
Monitor and reply to feedback from multiple sources, including the Best for All feedback form and the LMS inbox.
· Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

· Content Knowledge: Strong understanding of how to vet digital resources and use them to support high-quality instructional materials; also clearly understands how a teacher would utilize the digital learning resources being created and compiled

· Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage all components of a project from vision setting to progress monitoring along the way

· Organizational Skills: Excellent systems in place to manage internal projects as well as various materials associated with said projects

Customer Focus: A tendency to consistently consider the needs of internal and external customers, to provide service at a high level of quality, and to evaluate customer satisfaction
Technology and Design: coding basics for HTML and CSS, video editing software, learning management systems, instructional design best practices, front-web design
· Accessibility: Formatting digital products according to Section 508 accessibility standards

· Experience in the areas of digital learning and common educational technologies

Benefits Leave Accrual Years of Service Annual Leave Earned Annually Maximum Allowable days 0 up to 5 12 days 30 days 5 up to 10 18 days 36 days 10 up to 20 21 days 39 days 20 or more 24 days 42 days * Leave earned over the maximum allowable days will be transferred to the employee's sick leave acco...

12/16/2025

Advanced students in the IDT masters and doctoral programs partner with community organizations to develop instructional materials. This year, students partnered with the following organizations:

1. University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Physical Therapy
2. University of Memphis Doctor of Physical Therapy program
3. The Tennessee Nonprofit Network
4. The West Tennessee STEM Hub
5. The Harwood Center

Over the course of the fall semester, they developed onboard trainings, websites, presentations, guidebooks and other curricular materials to help these organizations. The IDT program is always looking for new clients. Please contact Dr. Craig Shepherd ([email protected]) if you are interested.

The Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching will publish a special issue regarding the use of artificial i...
12/01/2025

The Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching will publish a special issue regarding the use of artificial intelligence in education. Manuscripts are due January 31, 2026 for the June 2026 issue. More details can be found at:

Special Issue Call: Manuscripts About Artificial Intelligence in Education Posted on 2025-09-29 The Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching will publish a special issue regarding artificial intelligence in education in June 2026. Manuscripts should be submitted by the end of January 20...

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