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Instructional Design Center

The mission of the Instructional Design Center is to guide and support faculty and staff to integrate technology to help improve teaching and learning, or enhancing professional development. The IDC lab is available for faculty and staff use. We are located in the Learning Commons, 2nd floor, Room 201.

The IDC offers online support for all your learning technology queries. Log a ticket through the Web Help Desk and we will reply within a few hours on weekdays. Alternatively, you can email helpdesk@ramapo.edu. Updates will go straight to your email inbox for added convenience.

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Hours of Service - Week of September 8 - 12

IDC On-Campus Hours (LC201)

  • Danielle Howarth, LMS Administrator: Thursday: 9:00am-3:00pm
  • Lauren Burbank, Instructional Designer: Monday & Tuesday: 12:00pm-7:00pm
  • Avanish Chaulagai, Student Aide: Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 12:00pm-4:30pm / Tuesday: 9:00am-12:30pm / Thursday: 10:00am-1:00pm

IDC Remote Hours

  • Danielle Howarth, LMS Administrator: Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
  • Lauren Burbank, Instructional Designer: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12pm-8pm, Friday: 8am-4pm

Meet the IDC Team

Dr. Michael Bitz
Director, IDC
Office: E-230
Phone: (201) 684-7369
mbitz@ramapo.edu

Danielle Howarth
LMS Training Administrator
Office: LC-201B
Phone: (201) 684-7103
dhowarth@ramapo.edu

Lauren Burbank
Instructional Designer / Trainer
Office: LC-201B
Phone: (201) 684-7526
lburbank@ramapo.edu