The Wireframe
ECT News in Development
December 21, 2022
As we near the holidays and a much-needed break, we wish you all well and take a moment to give thanks for our LTXD, G4L, and ECT students and alums, our faculty- full time and adjunct alike- and to the ALT staff that support.
We hope you enjoy our Fall updates and spotlights and upcoming events about the Educational Communication and Technology programs at NYU!
Features
Thoughts, reviews, and interviews from around ECT
LTXD: New Name, New Directions!
Former ECT Program Director, Maaike Bouwmeester, shares some program initiatives on the horizon.
Many of you have heard about our name change from DMDL to LTXD! Along with the new name, and based on research and program design work we’ve been doing recently, ECT is introducing some key changes over the next few months.
Here is a sneak preview:
Our specialization, Transformative Learning Design (formerly Online Learning Design), will now include more courses that push learning impact to a new level.
Our popular Digital Skills for Learning Designers class will now be offered more often, and will offer instruction on a wider range of technical skills. Be on the lookout for three brand new technical skills modules this Summer 2023.
Other initiatives in progress include a case study library, increased modality options, streamlined resources and supports, and more ways plan to engage in real world projects!
As always, we welcome your feedback and ideas as we explore ways to improve the experience for ECT students. Please reach out to share your thoughts, or to get involved!
Ed-tech Spotlight
Reading Adventure by Osmo from BYJU’S
by Pranali Mansukhani, LTXD Student
Today's ed-tech space is all about innovation to use technology responsibly to drive learning and engagement. Read on if you would like to be inspired by how some novel ed-tech products are integrating tech to build learning experiences.
The Intern Experience
by Sherry Chu, LTXD Student
Three students discuss their internship experiences, and offer advice to ECT students thinking of doing their own internship!
The Watercooler
News from our community members
Fall 2022 Thesis Expo Recap
On December 16, friends, faculty and family came together to celebrate the achievements of our DMDL/LTXD and G4L Masters students!
Thesis advisors Maaike Bouwmeester and Camillia Matuk hosted a showcase of students' projects, which tackled topics ranging from climate anxiety to subway safety to sexual assault; and featured story-based games, scholarly papers, museum exhibits, design kits, and arts-based campaigns.
Awards were given to Sondra Phifer (Theory in Practice), Jonathon Lentine (Excellence in Prototyping), Sophia Chalsma (Societal Relevance & Impact), and Sasha Von Blasingame (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion).
At the holiday party that followed, our 5th floor common area was decked with gold and silver stars, thanks to the tasteful stylings of Addie Boucher (ECT Program Assistant and LTXD student)¸ and gift bags were laid out for our graduates.
Darren Ziller, our ALT Events Coordinator, ordered a feast of Chicken Piccata, Rigatoni, and Classic New York Cannoli; and with their programming chops, ECT Faculty Yoav Bergner and Kayla DesPortes transformed the Adjunct swing office into a bar, complete with a disco ball and fog machine!
We wish our Fall 2022 graduates well. We can't wait to see what you accomplish in this next chapter of your careers!
Mayer Days Be Merry and Bright
Compete to complete ECT's very first crossword!
by Shae Cavanaugh (LTXD, '23)
Final Crossword (2).pdfIs a puzzle a game? In this case, it is!
Join us this holiday season to compete to complete ECT's first ever crossword! Fill in the clues and send your answers, or a photo of your completed crossword to Shae Cavanaugh via Slack or email: smc9931@nyu.edu on or before January 2nd, 2023.
The first 3 people to complete the puzzle will win bragging rights and a small prize when the solutions are released!
Access the crossword in the format that works best for you:
Classic: Download the crossword as a PDF, print it out, and fill it in by hand.
Text-based: Access the written clues with the number of letters in parentheses here. You can make a copy of this Google Doc and fill it out.
Web-based: Use this Google Slide to fill in the puzzle electronically. Make a copy, and type away. Each square has its own text box.
Good luck, and happy puzzling!
Announcements
ECT Portfolio Workshop & Competition
Our annual portfolio competition is back!
The ECT faculty are excited to invite current students to develop and submit their professional portfolio for a prize of up to $1000!
We're looking at all portfolios and encourage students with beginning portfolios as well as more developed ones to enter the competition.
Drop in to learn more about the competition and tips for building your portfolio.
More information >>>
ECTAA to Launch a Mentorship Program in 2023!
The ECT Alumni Ambassadors (ECTAA), an alumni-led group that organizes programming designed to connect students, alumni, and friends of the ECT community, will be launching a Mentorship program in 2023.
In this program you will:
🎯 Learn and discuss your career goals, get support and guidance from mentors on a regular basis.
🗣 Expand your network and learn how to effectively connect and socialize with professionals and peers.
🌟 Get honest feedback on your career goals, including portfolio building, job hunting, networking, academic planning etc.
🤝 Build a sustainable and safe relationship with your mentor professionally and personally.
All current ECT students are encouraged to apply! Stay tuned for more details on the program, and for instructions on how to apply in early 2023.
ECT Welcomes Four Spring Adjuncts
This Spring 2023, we welcome Meagan Bromley, Lexie Bryan, Barry Joseph and Anandi Nagarajan as adjunct instructors!
We continue to be grateful to our amazing adjunct teaching team, including our Fall 2022 adjuncts (Abby Adams, Kelsey Buttendorf, Joey Azoulai, JP Sarmiento, Eric Reifer), whom you will continue to see in and around our classrooms.
Together, our adjuncts offer a wealth of expertise and real world field experience to enrich the learning experiences in our courses.
Donald Brooks Joins 370J as Academic Space & Facilities Administrator
This December, Donald Brooks joins our community as our 5th floor Academic Space & Facilitaties Administrator. Donald will be responsible for ensuring that all operations on site run smoothly.
Prior to joining us, Donald was a member of the Steinhardt Facilities team under David Wong. He prides himself on approaching all aspects of the job with a positive, hard working mindset, and is passionate about applying creative solutions to difficult challenges. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, playing basketball, and building computers.
Get Involved!
We know it’s more important than ever to build community and stay connected. We hope you’ll join us in doing just that!
We know it’s more important than ever to build community and stay connected. We hope you’ll join us in doing just that!
ECT Community Hour
A time to chat, ask questions, get to know peers and alums. Drop in for a few minutes or the whole thing. All welcome! See ECT events schedule for more details.
Get Involved!
Are you looking for ways to get more involved and meet people? Join us in designing our ECT space, becoming our social media moderator for a month, organizing student events or writing for a future newsletter!
Contact Maaike Bouwmeester (mb262@nyu.edu) for more info!
Let's get Social
Explore other ways to stay connected via our Slack, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn channels.
Thanks to the Co-Editors of The Wireframe's Fall 2022 edition!
Camillia Matuk, ECT Program Director
Addison Boucher, LTXD Student
Shae Cavanaugh, LTXD Student
Sherry Chu, LTXD Student
Madhumitha Gopalakrishan, LTXD Student
Pranali Mansukhani, LTXD Student