Instructional Technology and Design Services (ITDS) invites you to our 2025 Summer Institute for Teaching, Learning and Technology. We will celebrate our 20th anniversary with:

• Day 1 Keynote with Dr. Christina Katopodis, a Mellon Senior Research Associate at the City University of New York’s Humanities Alliance, currently pursuing research on the indispensable role of a humanities education.

Title: Inclusive Design with an Impact: Efficient and Effective Strategies to Motivate Student Learning
 

• Day 1 Hands-on Special Event with Dr. Christina Katopodis

Title: Group Work Without the Groans: Cultivate a Collaborative Mindset and Digital Literacy
 

• Day 2 Keynote with Dr. Kim Knight, Associate Professor of Critical Media Studies in the School of Arts, Technology, and Emerging Communication at the University of Texas at Dallas.

Title: Collaborate, Communicate, Champion: The Three Cs of Interdisciplinary Undergrad Research and Teaching
 

• Day 2 Hands-on Special Event with Dr. Steven Goss, clinical faculty member and chair of the Management and Technology program at NYU’s School of Professional Studies. 

Title: Using ChatGPT Plus to Develop Generative AI Assistants for Project-Based Classrooms

   Dr. Steven Goss

Join your Montclair colleagues as we come together to explore how we can intentionally design learning experiences that create lasting impact! For two decades, this conference has been a hub for collaboration, innovation and transformative ideas in education. This year’s theme, Designing for Impact, challenges us to rethink our pedagogical strategies, leverage new tools, and design meaningful learning experiences that drive impact through intentionality, inclusivity and innovation. Each day will include a variety of presentations and workshops to inspire, support and engage you.

Day 1: Tuesday, June 3 - In Person

Day 2: Wednesday, June 4 - In Person

Stay tuned for the full agenda!

Please indicate during registration if you plan to attend the first, second, or both days of the 2025 Summer Institute.