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About EdTech
The Educational Technology + Innovation (EdTech) department supports CCS faculty in using technology effectively across studio, classroom, and online settings. We evaluate emerging technologies, provide pedagogical and technical training, and ensure equitable, accessible learning environments to foster a student-centered approach to art and design education.
As we navigate the continually evolving impact of technology on higher education, we remain committed to providing the best possible learning experiences for our students. Our goals are aligned with the College’s overarching mission and goals.
- Goal 1: Develop Quality Online Programs and Courses – We aim to create online courses and programs that are not only high-quality but also tailored to meet the needs of our diverse student body. From assessment to continuous improvement, our commitment is to offer engaging and effective online education.
- Goal 2: Support the Integration of Technology into the Curriculum and Classroom – The integration of technology is no longer optional; it’s a necessity. We are dedicated to supporting our faculty and departments in incorporating technology in ways that enhance teaching and learning, in the studio, the classroom, and online.
- Goal 3: Ensure Equitable Access to Online Learning – Technology should be a tool for empowerment, not a barrier. We are committed to making online learning accessible to all students, irrespective of their background, needs, or location.
- Goal 4: Develop a Culture of Innovation and Experimentation – We believe in the power of innovation to transform education. By fostering a culture that values experimentation and data-driven decisions, we aim to continuously evolve and adapt.
What We Do
- Provide ongoing professional development, workshops, and resources to enhance teaching and learning on campus.
- Provide consultation for in-person and online course content, pedagogy best practices, student engagement, course templates, and Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI).
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to fully build online and hybrid courses.
- Establish quality standards, processes, and guidance for online and hybrid courses, and ensure they meet ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance.
- Support and manage everyday campus learning technologies, ensuring smooth integration and troubleshooting for tools including:
- Canvas LMS and Canvas Studio
- Simple Syllabus
- Course Readiness Check
- DesignPLUS
- Accessibility Checkers (UDOIT, Grackle, Microsoft)
- Course Evaluations
- Artificial Intelligence tools
- Assess new technologies and foster a culture of experimentation in teaching and learning. Guide faculty to utilize educational tools in meaningful ways.
Meet your EdTech Team
Sarah Noah – Director
Sarah has served as the Director of Educational Technology and Innovation at CCS since April 2025. She came to CCS with 13 years of education experience, including five years as a high school English and Journalism teacher before transitioning into a variety of educational technology support and leadership roles. Sarah leads and manages the EdTech team and is the primary contact for strategic EdTech initiatives, training, online course development, and AI.
Getting to Know Me: If I could teach any course, what would it be?
Performing Shakespeare, without question. I have a B.A. in both Theater and English, and I love helping students discover how to read Shakespeare with a natural, conversational flow that makes his plays more accessible to both actors and audiences. He’s a funny guy!
Contact Me:
Email: snoah@ccsdetroit.edu
Phone: 313.664.1425
Chris Hofer – LMS Technologist
Chris has been the Learning Management System (LMS) Technologist at CCS since September 11, 2023, where he is an admin for Canvas, Simple Syllabus, and Watermark Course Evals & Surveys. Prior to coming to CCS, he was an Instructional Technology Web Specialist at a Technical College in Wisconsin for over 21 years and helped manage three different LMS platforms (Jones e-Education, Pearson eCollege’s LearningStudio, and Canvas) over the span of those years. From May 2015 to December 2025, Chris was also a Canvas Coach in the Canvas Community website assisting people from all over the world with their Canvas questions.
Getting to Know Me: If I could teach any course, what would it be?
I would teach a fun class on the board gaming hobby. I have a wide variety of board/card games that I enjoy getting to the table, and I enjoy teaching games to others. I would include a 3D printing component into the class, too, because I own a 3D printer and frequently print trays and boxes to keep components nicely organized inside the box.
Contact Me:
Email: chofer@ccsdetroit.edu
Phone: 313.664.1429
Kristin Homuth – Graduate Learning Specialist & Educational Specialist
Kristin Homuth brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education, with a background spanning English language learning, graduate student academic support, curriculum development, high-stakes language assessment, and educational technology. Kristin holds an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and has completed graduate-level study in instructional design. Earlier in her career, she taught sixth grade in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for two years – a formative experience that continues to shape her interest in language, culture, and learning. In EdTech, Kristin supports online program development, builds and organizes Canvas content, and collaborates with faculty and subject matter experts to bring ideas to life in digital learning environments.
Getting to Know Me: If I could teach any course, what would it be?
If I could teach any course, I’d always come back to English as an additional language. I love helping students find words, confidence, and strategies they need to communicate in a new language and academic or professional environment. I love that teaching is never one-directional. I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me.
Contact Me:
Email: khomuth@ccsdetroit.edu
Phone: 313.664.1427
Kate Schaller – Educational Specialist
Kate Schaller brings extensive experience in instructional design, course development, and digital pedagogy to her role in EdTech. In her previous role as an instructional designer at UCLA, she collaborated with faculty across campus to design online, hybrid, and in-person courses. She also brings prior undergraduate teaching experience in German and film studies and has coordinated immersive study abroad programs. Kate is glad to work with you on course design, Canvas template creation, assessments and grading, and any Canvas questions you have!
Getting to Know Me: If I could teach any course, what would it be?
I’d love to teach a course on Dan Brown’s corny, conspiracy-driven, globetrotting, and beloved-to-me Robert Langdon novels and their adaptations. It would naturally culminate in an expansive (and expensive) Dan Brown tour of Europe, including the Louvre, the Vatican, the Sagrada Familia, and CERN!
Contact Me:
Email: kschaller@ccsdetroit.edu
Phone: 313.664.1428
Lindsay Tigue – Educational Specialist
Lindsay Tigue brings 15+ years of experience in higher education, spanning teaching and educational technology. Before joining CCS, she worked in central IT at Michigan State University, supporting faculty with course design, accessibility, and learning technologies. A former Assistant Professor with a Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing, Lindsay brings both an educator’s and instructional designer’s perspective to her work. She supports faculty with Canvas, accessibility, educational technology, and student-centered teaching practices.
Getting to Know Me: If I could teach any course, what would it be?
Definitely a poetry class! I love to explore how sound, silence, line break, image, white space (and more!) works in poetry. It is fun to see how the smallest word choice can disrupt the entire emotional impact of a poem.
Contact Me:
Email: ltigue@ccsdetroit.edu
Phone: 313.664.1433
Sherrad Glosson (’27) – Video Production Technician
A Film major at CCS, Sherrad brings three years of campus video experience to the EdTech team. In our Faculty Recording Studio, he handles every step of the production process, working directly with faculty to record welcome and lecture videos and edit the final cuts. Additionally, Sherrad ensures every video he works on has precise captions and transcripts, providing accessible and quality videos for CCS courses.