Professional Networks
LEDS maintains active memberships in leading national and regional organizations to ensure Skidmore remains at the forefront of instructional technology, digital scholarship, and inclusive pedagogy.
EDUCAUSE
The premier nonprofit association for IT leadership in higher education. EDUCAUSE provides the research and community framework that shapes strategic technology decisions globally.
- Access to Horizon Reports & Trends
- Professional Development for Staff
- Peer Benchmarking Data
New York Six
A powerful consortium of six top-tier liberal arts colleges in New York. We collaborate to share resources, expertise, and innovative pedagogical strategies across our member institutions.
- Cross-Institutional Collaboration
- Shared Digital Infrastructure
- Faculty Development Institutes
Online Learning Consortium
The leading professional society devoted to advancing quality digital education. OLC provides the "Gold Standard" for online and hybrid learning environments.
- Quality Scorecard Access
- Instructional Design Frameworks
- Global Networking Events
NERCOMP
The North East Regional Computing Program enhances the communication and dissemination of information related to the use of technology in education throughout the Northeastern US.
- Regional Licensing Discounts
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Annual Regional Conferences
ITAP (NY6)
The Instructional Technology Apprenticeship Program is designed for students interested in coupling their liberal arts degree with paraprofessional experiences in instructional technology.
- Student Paraprofessional Training
- Career Pathway Development
- Consortium-Wide Mentorship
eLearning Guild
The oldest and most trusted source of information and community for eLearning professionals, focusing on the practical application of learning technologies.
- Instructional Design Research
- Webinar & Workshop Access
- Community Networking
