Instructional Technology and Design Services

News and Events

The Spring 2026 Teaching Symposium: Designing for Engagement & ExcellenceSave the date for the Spring 2026 Teaching Symposium on January 12!Tuesday November 25, 2025
Fridays with ITDS — November 21Join us on Friday, November 21, to learn how Dr. Enza Antenos has integrated Brisk's AI Tools to support student engagement!Thursday November 6, 2025
Connecting Classrooms and Communities with Community Engaged Teaching — October 13Join us on Monday, October 13, to learn how to integrate community partnerships into your teaching using core principles, practical examples, and effective strategies!Thursday October 9, 2025
Fridays with ITDS — October 17Join us on Friday, October 17 to learn how custom GPTs have been used in STEM courses!Wednesday October 8, 2025

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Instructional Design

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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Mission Statement

Instructional Technology and Design Services (ITDS) is dedicated to advancing teaching and learning across the University through educational technology, instructional design, and faculty development. Our mission is to promote academic excellence by empowering faculty and supporting the University community to develop innovative, inclusive, and high-quality educational experiences that enhance student success. Read Our Full Mission Statement.

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