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Email: digitallearning@msmc.edu
Phone: 845-569-3457
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri 8:00a – 4:30p (Closed Weekends)
About Us
At MSMC, the Office of Digital Learning & Instructional Design Services is here to collaborate with faculty on the creation and evaluation of effective instructional approaches and meaningful learning experiences. It is our belief that student success starts with supported faculty. Prioritizing resources that ensure professors feel cared for creates a ripple effect. This leads to engaged students, which strengthens the entire academic community.
We are a team of Instructional Designers and Instructional Technology Specialists with a wide range of educational and professional backgrounds. We regularly consult with instructors about new and existing instructional technologies, pedagogical strategies, and reviewing courses for optimal learning. We assist with the framing of an instructor’s ideas for their class and help them understand what is possible with the instructional technology tools available. We share best practices and evidence-based strategies that promote active learning, engagement, and enhance learning in all environments, but particularly those occurring online. As part of our practice, we also regularly participate in professional development, attend and present at regional and national conferences, and are members of several consortia.
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Is something in your eClass course not working as intended? Need quick support or have brief questions? Please email or call our office: digitallearning@msmc.edu | 845-569-3457 If you reach us after business hours, we will respond the next business day |
Would you like one-on-one guidance as you develop your knowledge of eClass and/or digital teaching? Have a non-urgent matter for which you would like personalized support? Consultations can be held virtually (Zoom) or in person |
Meet Our Team
Kayla Gori
Director of Digital Learning & Instructional Design Services
Kayla has been with our office since 2011, holding various positions within the team. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with faculty members to develop high-quality online and hybrid courses in the fields of Business, Healthcare, Humanities, and Social Sciences. As Director, she regularly provides guidance and consultation to faculty and administrators who are interested in developing new programs in flexible modalities at the College. She is also is responsible for facilitating the Training to Teach Online, a certification program for MSMC faculty, and regularly provides specialized guidance to faculty teaching online. In addition to her work with our office, Kayla serves on various campus committees, including Curriculum Committee and Mount Assessment Committee. As part of the College’s self-study and re-accreditation effort with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), she is also currently serving on the Self-Study Steering Committee and is a Working Group Co-Leader. She is also an Adjunct Instructor for the Division of Mathematics and Information Technology.
Kayla holds a Masters of Science degree in Higher Education from Bay Path University (’12) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from SUNY Oneonta (’11). She is a certified institutional peer reviewer through Quality Matters (QM), as well as an active member of The Online Learning Consortium, through which she is a Certified Instructional Designer. Over the years, Kayla has attended and presented at multiple conferences regarding emerging educational technologies and student success in online learning.
William (Billy) Biersack
Assistant Director of Digital Learning & Instructional Design Services
Billy has been with our office since 2015, holding various positions within our team. In his role as Instructional Designer, Billy has trained and collaborated with numerous faculty in the creation of high-quality hybrid and online courses for the College. He assists in the facilitation of the certification of faculty teaching online, trains faculty in the areas of quality course design, supports the programmatic outcomes of all academic divisions and schools, and periodically peer-reviews online and hybrid courses. Billy’s areas of interest include accessible course design, grading and assessment, and building opportunities for student feedback. In addition to his work with our office, Billy has served on various campus committees including the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Currently, he is serving as a team member on a working group as part of the College’s self-study and re-accreditation effort with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). He is also an Adjunct Professor for the Division of Mathematics and Information Technology and the Division of Education.
Billy is an MSMC alum, having earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics (’15) and a Master of Science degree in Education (’18). Billy also holds professional certifications through Quality Matters (QM) and the Online Learning Consortium, through which he is a Certified Instructional Designer and Peer Reviewer. Over the years, Billy has attended and presented at multiple conferences in the field of digital and online pedagogies.
Kaitlin Zani
Instructional Support Specialist
Kaitlin has been with our office since 2023. In her role, she regularly provides best practices and tailored training and support to faculty with eClass, from course management basics to advanced activity design and delivery. She also often lends a helping hand to us in the creation of our eClass resource videos and materials. Kaitlin also provides departmental coordination for our team, as well as specialized support to our creative outreach initiatives for faculty and students, including the design of our Digital Teaching Toolkit email campaigns for faculty and the Online Learning Student Orientation Training (OLSOT). She currently represents our office on the College Coordinating Committee and the Employee Satisfaction Committee.
Kaitlin is an MSMC alum, having earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising degree in 2022.