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As members of the teaching community, the Center for Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology (CCIT) will be a faculty-driven catalyst in promoting innovative teaching, learning, and technology while preparing our students to meet the demands and opportunities of the 21st century.
The Center for Curriculum, Instruction and Technology (CCIT) employs a holistic approach to promote overall faculty professional growth, showcasing faculty success in teaching and scholarship, through programs and services that foster quality teaching and enrich student learning.
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Anthony GirardoSenior Director Phone: (973) 826-5698 |
| Anthony Girardo has been employed with Berkeley College since January 2007. Prior to joining the College, he spent over 30 years in various industries in management and technology. Anthony has experience in designing and implementing faculty professional development services and programs aimed at supporting the advancement of teaching excellence, course transformation based on enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes, the effective use of technology in the classroom, and quality course design. In 2018, Anthony received the Berkeley College Faculty Recognition Award for Commitment to the College. Anthony holds a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management/Marketing from Felician College and earned a Master of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is currently working on a Master of Science in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction, at Walden University. | |
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Victoria GhilardiSenior Learning Experience Strategist Phone: (646) 930-6872 |
| Victoria is a Senior Learning Experience Strategist with over six years of experience in faculty development and curriculum design. At Berkeley College, she collaborates with faculty in course design projects and leads workshops that promote forward-thinking learning design. Victoria believes in cultivating relationships with faculty that empower them to use new teaching methods that promote active learning, collaboration, and meaningful student engagement. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English from Drew University, she went on to complete a Master of Science in Instructional Design at Quinnipiac University. She is passionate about strategizing learning design that blends cognitive science theories with student-centered learning strategies that recognize students as active participants in constructing their own understanding and knowledge of the world around them. | |
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Cheryl TiceInstructional Technology Strategist Phone: (347) 377-2712 |
| Dr. Cheryl Tice is an accomplished Instructional Technology Strategist and part-time professor at Berkeley College with over 25 years of hands-on experience developing engaging and customized learning experiences, as well as professional learning opportunities for educators. She collaborates cross-functionally to design innovative courses and resources tailored to diverse learning modalities and aligned to strategic initiatives. Leveraging her background in higher education and K12 contexts, Dr. Tice uses emerging technologies and applies evidence-based strategies to promote accessibility, engagement, and academic excellence. Her passion shines through in the professional learning sessions she offers on a wide variety of ed-tech and instructional topics, including generative AI, Canvas LMS, Culturally Responsive Teaching, UDL, Backward Design, and other evidence-based strategies. An experienced presenter, she has enjoyed sharing her knowledge at leading conferences, including ISTE, NYSCATE, Teaching Professor Online Conference, and the Association of Proprietary Colleges. | |
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Cara RuggieroLearning Experience Strategist Phone: (973) 826-7914 |
| Cara is a Learning Experience Strategist at Berkeley College with over 10 years of experience in teaching and school administration. Cara has taught students aged 3-18, as well as mentored teachers and facilitated professional development in both the PreK-12 and higher education spaces. After receiving her Masters in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University, Cara found her greatest passion in curriculum development—namely curriculum that highlights creativity and collaboration. At Berkeley College, Cara consults with faculty to incorporate student-centered teaching approaches throughout courses to engage learners in 21st century skills. | |
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