EdTech introduces faculty to the latest educational technologies. In an evolving and changing technoscape, innovative trends in online learning, rich media, social networking, mobile learning, and virtual and augmented reality offer opportunities to engage students. EdTech provides continuous faculty development opportunities throughout the academic year to reach these goals.
EdTech’s instructional designers are always happy to share their knowledge and expertise in the field of educational technology. The Faculty Learning Commons, C-559, is equipped with a SmartBoard, wireless laptops, and multimedia tools. Trained staff are ready to answer all questions from faculty.
EdTech’s strategic pathway includes:
- Assisting faculty in the integration of technology in their pedagogical models;
- Forging partnerships in the research and development of educational technologies;
- Supporting students in the acquisition of technology skills;
- Exploring new and emerging educational technologies;
- Building partnerships across disciplines and departments to create innovative initiatives.
The Office of Educational Technology (EdTech) develops, implements, supports, and promotes innovative integration of technology into teaching and learning by empowering faculty, serving students, and creating a supportive environment for all types of learners.
Carlos Guevara, B.S., M.S.
Director of EdTech,
Co-Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
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Wilfredo Rodríguez has been the Office of Educational Technology Coordinator since April 2012. He oversees the daily operations of the office by ensuring that all academic year goals are delineated, accomplished, and exceeded according to the Academic Year Plan, and is responsible for supervising and implementing a great variety of projects. Wilfredo has attended numerous managerial training to further improve his productivity and supervisory skills. He began as an administrative assistant in 2004 for the Title V Grant under Prof. Kim Sanabria as Principal Investigator. When the grant expired, he moved to the Office of Academic Affairs as an HEO taking on a variety of responsibilities. He holds an M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science from Lehman College.
As a computer scientist, engineer, and teacher passionate about technology, I work with and administer many systems on a daily basis. The best part of my day is when I am able to share my technology expertise with students. One of the systems I worked with is Blackboard, the course management system used in the City University of New York (CUNY) for the delivery of Online, Hybrid, and Web-enhanced courses.
Eric Ritholz has been the Online Learning Coordinator for the Office of Educational Technology since May of 2018. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Central Oklahoma and an Undergraduate from StonyBrook University as well as several certifications in instructional design, curriculum development, and online pedagogy. For 22 years he had the roles of visiting professor, program director, and course advisor at many universities around the world. He has recently completed the third revision of the protocols for online course certification and online faculty certification at Hostos.
I am an educator turned Instructional/UX designer. Over the last 5 years, I successfully developed and delivered learning solutions for team and individual projects. I love to combine my passion for learning with my UX skills to continue user-centered learning experience solutions.
Weiting Chu, B.A., M.A.
Instructional Designer
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Instructional Designer – Vacant
I see myself as a hard worker who gets the job done and can learn the ropes very easily especially if it is hands on. With having 2 years of game design experience and some digital design experience i feel confident in my skills.
Educational Technology Organizational Chart
