News and Events

  • Winter Celebration fire

    Preparing for Winter 2025Join us on December 3rd for our virtual faculty development event to help you get ready to teach this coming winter session!Wednesday November 20, 2024

  • On the left is a photo of Jennifer Urban. On the right is a photo of Chris Petrillo. Event details are provided below.

    Fridays With ITDS — November 15On November 15, join ITDS in welcoming Dr. Jennifer Urban to discuss how she's leading a team to develop a SEEDS curriculum course that harnesses virtual reality to teach character development in immersive ways!Friday November 1, 2024

  • Promotional image advertising the Generative AI at Montclair: Faculty Showcase event.

    GenAI at Montclair: Call for Proposals Now OpenHave you incorporated AI into your classroom or research practices? Consider submitting a proposal by November 18 to share your findings with your colleagues!Thursday October 31, 2024

  • On the left, a photo of Jinxia He. On the right, a photo of Warren Zhou.

    Collaboration Spotlight: Jinxia He & Wencang ZhouDr. Jinxia He & Dr. Wencang Zhou will be presenting at the NCA's 110th Annual Convention on November 21-24!Wednesday October 30, 2024


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Instructional Design Services

ITDS provides instructional design services for faculty teaching across all educational delivery modalities at Montclair State University. Instructional designers support faculty with pedagogical and technological considerations which arise throughout the course design process, from initial course mapping and curriculum design to course management throughout the semester. We also provide multimedia services!

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Instructional Technology

ITDS supports a significant portion of the Instructional Technologies used to to facilitate teaching and learning on campus and online, including the university’s Learning Management System, Canvas. Faculty are welcome to join us for workshops and one-on-one consultations to learn more about these tools and the instructional strategies that can be used in conjunction with them.

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Faculty Development & Support

Our team offers many faculty development opportunities year-round to support teaching and learning. These include workshops, online courses emphasizing pedagogical approaches, our annual conferences, and many special events. For faculty new to Canvas, visit our Montclair State Canvas Faculty Orientation or register for our workshops. You can also schedule a one-on-one appointment with a member of the ITDS team.

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About Us

Instructional Technology and Design Services (ITDS), a subdivision of Academic Affairs, is comprised of Instructional Designers, Technology Training Specialists, Instructional Technologists, and Multimedia Specialists. The ITDS team is committed to providing educational technology and instructional design support and services to the University community. We achieve this through technology workshops, faculty development programs and initiatives, and course design practices. We strive to cultivate and promote collaborative, inclusive and innovative educational experiences to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.