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Mission
To empower Educational Technology and Learning Design students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding to excel as leaders in the evolving landscape of technology-enhanced learning.
ETLD Connects fosters a collaborative community where Educational Technology and Learning Design students engage, innovate, and grow together. We empower each other to explore emerging technologies, share diverse perspectives, and develop as future leaders in educational technology. Through meaningful connections and knowledge exchange, we create a supportive environment that enhances our academic journey and professional development.
Our Core Values
Community. We believe in the power of peer support and collaborative learning, creating spaces where every student's voice is heard and valued.
Innovation. We embrace emerging technologies and creative approaches to learning design, encouraging experimentation and forward-thinking solutions.
Growth. We support each other's professional and personal development, sharing resources, experiences, and opportunities for advancement in educational technology.
Diversity. We celebrate the varied backgrounds and perspectives of our members, recognizing that our differences strengthen our understanding of learning design, and supports our success.
Excellence. We strive for continuous improvement in our practice, pushing boundaries in educational technology while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.
Our Purpose. ETLD Connects exists to: create meaningful connections among current ETLD students, foster collaborative learning experiences that complement our academic program, provide a platform for sharing knowledge and resources about educational technology, support professional growth through peer networking and mentorship, and build a strong foundation for future leadership in educational technology and learning design.
Membership Benefits
Welcome to ETLD Connects, a dynamic network exclusively for current students in SUNY Empire's Educational Technology and Learning Design program. This community serves as your hub for networking and collaboration in the rapidly evolving field of educational technology and learning design. Membership benefits include networking, knowledge building, career development, collaborative learning, professional development, and community engagement.
Networking. Connect with fellow ETLD students and faculty who share your passion for educational technology and learning design, build relationships with colleagues across diverse sectors including higher education, K-12, corporate training, and educational technology development, access a growing network of instructional designers, educators, and technology specialists
Knowledge Exchange. Participate in virtual meetups featuring presentations from industry experts and fellow members, share experiences and insights about implementing technology-enhanced learning solutions, exchange good practices for creating effective learning environments using emerging technologies, and discuss practical applications of educational technology across different learning contexts.
Career Development. Access job postings in educational technology and instructional design, share and receive feedback on portfolios and projects, and learn about internship opportunities.
Collaborative Learning. Join special interest groups focused on specific areas such as: AI in education, game-based learning design, learning analytics, immersive technologies in education, or STEM education technology. Participate in collaborative projects and research initiatives or contribute to shared resource libraries and tool collections.
Professional Development. Attend workshops on emerging educational technologies, participate in skill-sharing sessions led by community members, access webinars on trending topics in educational technology, and receive updates on conferences and additional opportunities.
Community Engagement. Contribute to the ETLD news and inspiration, participate in community events, join or lead study groups, and engage in discussions about the future of educational technology and learning design.
