Professional Development Technology & Innovation

Innovate and experiment to shape our campus and future for empowerment and transformation

Meet your Technology & Innovation Guide!

Sydnee Risk

Instructional Designer
srisk@glendale.edu

Technology and Innovation drive campus-wide transformation, with emerging tools reshaping how our entire institution operates and evolves. This focus area helps all campus members—faculty, staff, and administrators—harness office software applications, integrate tech tools in Canvas, embrace AI applications, and adapt diverse approaches to meet institutional needs.

By combining innovation's practical creativity with technology's systematic problem-solving, we enable a responsive and forward-thinking campus culture—preparing everyone to not just keep pace with change, but actively shape the student experience.

Technology & Innovation

In the Classroom: Faculty are supported in choosing and applying technology tools that align with their teaching goals and students’ needs. Whether you're expanding your foundational tech skills or exploring advanced strategies like integrating AI, the focus is on enhancing engagement, promoting digital equity and accessibility, and creating relevant, inclusive learning environments that empower all students to succeed.

At the College: Staff, administrators, and managers are leveraging technology to create a more efficient, connected, and student-focused campus. By deepening their tech skills, adopting purposeful tools, and prioritizing cybersecurity and digital privacy, they help build systems that reduce barriers, improve access to services, and support a culture of equity, innovation, and continuous improvement across the institution.

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