Technology Resources
Articles and how-to instructions for the systems supported by UM System — 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 all of 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.
Instructional Design
- CAFE offers online teaching certification and online teaching recertification for all º£½ÇÂÛ̳ 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.
- Visit the Canvas Catalog to learn about online workshops such as Sprint Mini-Courses
- Check out Stonybrook's based on Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain
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 is a dedicated instructional designer who empowers º£½ÇÂÛ̳ 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 at and select º£½ÇÂÛ̳ as your institution. Make sure you use your umkc.edu email address.