The Instructional Design Studio (JLC136)  is a resource for faculty who would like to explore and incorporate Instructional Technologies in the teaching and learning process. As the Director of Instructional Design & Media Services my role includes: Encouraging faculty interest in the potential of technology for meeting instructional needs and enhancing student learning. Identifying, in collaboration with faculty, areas of application of multimedia and information technology for instructional purposes. Assisting faculty in the design and creation of Internet web-based and technology based instructional strategies and materials for classroom based and distance education settings. Assisting faculty to integrate and assess the impact of instructional technologies upon student learning, both in classroom and in distance education settings. Working cooperatively with faculty to identify goals, define instructional strategies, select and/or develop appropriate media. Working with faculty to explore and experiment with new and non-traditional distance learning instructional delivery systems (e.g. interactive television, video-based courses and Internet web-based courses). With the ever changing needs of faculty and learners in mind this website includes support on a wide range of learning media and technology topics (also accessible from the menu on the upper left of the screen): Media Enhanced Classrooms - Details of classroom enhancements for teaching with technology Media Services – Equipment requests and purchasing, media resources and production Learning Resources – Multimedia resources and the Instructional Design Studio Digital Media – Special collections, demonstrations and how to start creating your own NOMADs & Interactive Whiteboards – What they are and where to get help PowerPoint – Some resources to help in creating your presentations Campus Cruiser – Quick reference guides and where to get help on using our Portal software in your class Online Learning – Resources for developing hybrid or online distance courses WebCT – Getting started and where to get help + Orientation and Exemplary courses Copyright Issues – In the classroom and online + the TEACH Act ePortfolios - Details of the MCC ePortfolio Pilot Project and of the uses of ePortfolios Web 2.0 Blogs, Wikis, etc – What they are and where to find more information Second Life & Education Online Resources - Using a Virtual World in online education. Video Conferencing – Facilities and a guide to preparing for and using them NJEDge.Net Faculty Showcases – Integrating technology into teaching and learning Professional Development – NJEDge.Net and other opportunities Media Literacy – Resources on Media Literacy, Media Studies and Conferences We are working with local and regional organizations to provide further information on collaborative projects, resources and faculty development opportunities. As such the College is an active member of the following organizations: New Jersey Virtual Community College Consortium (NJVCCC) New Jersey Virtual University (NJVU) New Jersey's Higher Education Network (NJEDge.Net) NJEdge.Net initiatives include: Distance Learning Academic Advisory Board (DLAAB)   Click here to access the DLAAB Video Library Education Activities Task Force (EATF) Video Resources Group (VRG) Please feel free to contact me or visit the Instructional Design Studio to discuss your needs. Click the following link if you would like to read my biography. The Instructional Design Studio is located in the Johnson Learning Center, Room 136. Faculty can contact me by telephone on (732) 906 2618 or by e-mail at BRichards@middlesexcc.edu I look forward to working with you. Brian Richards Director, Instructional Design & Media Services Johnson Learning Center 136