ME-OPE Instructional Designers are here to support your design process from start to finish.
The discipline of Instructional Design draws on educational theory and research to optimize the design of online, blended, and hybrid courses. . Regardless of where you are in your design process, our goal is the same – to help you maximize learning for the online learners in your course.
Companies around the world turn to ME-OPE for customized training that aligns with their workforce goals. ME-OPE connects companies with expert instructors from the University of Michigan.
U-M faculty often partner with ME-OPE to design and deliver online courses based on best practices and grounded in research. If you’re interested in learning more about our services, please contact [email protected].
Whether you’re creating a new online course, enhancing an existing one, or transitioning a face-to-face course online, our team is here to assist you!
U-M faculty partner with ME-OPE in order to design and deliver online courses based on best practices and grounded in research. A focus on the Quality Matters rubric creates a high-quality and engaging learning experience for students.
Companies around the world turn to ME-OPE for customized training that aligns with their goals. ME-OPE connects companies with expert instructors from the University of Michigan.
Working professionals depend on ME-OPE for flexible learning, including short-term certificate courses—both in person and online— and online degree programs. With the variety of programs and delivery options, learners engage with renowned U-M faculty in a way that best fits their needs, priorities, and preferences.
At the forefront of our work is a commitment to quality and accessible learning opportunities. We ensure that all ME-OPE courses meet federal accreditation and accessibility standards. Additionally, all ME-OPE Instructional Designers are certified in Quality Matters (QM)– the leading quality assurance framework for online learning environments.
As an additional layer of quality assurance, all ME-OPE courses are designed in alignment with our Minimum Quality Standards. These research-based standards focus on five important areas of course design:
Visit our Minimum Quality Standards Guide for more information.
Our team builds educational content in both the Canvas learning management system and in the Articulate 360 Suite. Articulate 360 is a comprehensive suite of online tools and resources designed for creating interactive and engaging digital learning experiences. We recommend Canvas for internal and/or university-credit courses and Articulate 360, specifically Rise 360, for other projects.
For project requests or inquiries, you can contact our team by submitting this Request Form or by emailing us at [email protected].
Explore a curated selection of our instructional design projects, highlighting our commitment to quality, accessibility, and learner-centered experiences.
Download guides and other resources to help you enhance your online course.
Joy Walters has taught and worked as an instructional designer in higher education for nearly twenty years. Joy has a Master’s degree in Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing from Michigan State University
Rachel Whitney is an Instructional Designer with a passion for creating impactful learning experiences. Rachel holds a post-graduate certificate in Instructional and Training Systems Design and Learning Technologies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has worked in higher education since 2015. Favoring a learner-centered approach, Rachel designs courses that foster curiosity and meaningful engagement.
Kimberly Alberts comes to Instructional Design from K-12 education where she taught high school Psychology in Quito, Ecuador. She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology in 2023 at Michigan State University where she specialized in student motivation and engagement research. Kimberly draws on this work to assist faculty in designing engaging and motivating online learning spaces!
For project requests or inquiries, you can contact our team by submitting the Request Form or by emailing us at [email protected].
Main Office:
2401 Plymouth Road, Suite A/B
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 647-7200
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