Digital flyer for an ITSA Workshop hosted by the Instructional Technology Student Association. The design has a dark blue background with diagonal line accents and bold white and gold text. It announces “A Workshop from our Alumni: Dallin Kay,” scheduled April 1, 2026, from 12 PM to 1 PM on Zoom. The flyer highlights a virtual ITSA Brown Bag session featuring alumnus Dallin Kay. The lower section shows a photo of Dallin Kay against a pink and blue gradient background, labeled with his name. Next to it is a QR code labeled “Scan Me” for the Zoom link. The flyer is presented by the USU Instructional Technology Student Association Council and invites students to “Learn tips and tricks from an ITLS AI expert.” The event description explains that Dallin Kay will discuss how his team uses AI in the ITLS field to do more with less and better, including tools, real-world applications, and challenges. It emphasizes that the session is especially valuable for instructional design students interested in AI from an industry perspective. The session will be recorded, but attendees are encouraged to join live to ask questions and network.

AI in ITLS? Join us April 1, 12–1 PM (Zoom only) for an ITSA Brown Bag with alum Dallin Kay. Scan QR for Zoom link.

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Flyer for an ITSA (Instructional Technology Student Association) workshop featuring alumni speaker Joe Androlicz. The event is scheduled for March 25, 2026, from 12 PM to 1 PM, located in EDUC 280 with both in-person and Zoom options. The design has a dark blue background with diagonal stripes, includes a headshot of the speaker, and a QR code labeled “Scan Me.” Text encourages attendees to “Listen to his experience and expertise!” and notes it is presented by the USU ITSA Council.

Hear from ITLS alumni Joe Androlicz on how to get a job and stay relevant in the ever-changing ITLS field
When: Mar. 25, 12-1 PM

Where: In-person at EDUC 280 and Zoom option

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This is a congratulation certificate including Bonni Jones's photo, her name, and the award she has received: Community Engaged Student Award Explanation: Bonni Jones joined the doctoral program in Fall 2020 after working as a high school teacher, bringing years of classroom experience with her. She began pursuing her PhD because she wanted to create meaningful change by improving the education system beyond her own classroom. Throughout her program, Bonni has actively engaged with the broader community, meeting with state legislators and industry leaders to advocate for educational improvement. Most recently, she submitted a proposal to the Utah State Board of Education focused on increasing support for teachers and families as they help children build confidence in mathematics. Bonni’s commitment to connecting research, policy, and community needs makes her a truly deserving recipient of this award.

We’re so proud of this community. Congratulations, Bonni! Wishing you continued success and the best of luck.

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headshot of Dr. Justis ITLS alum Dr. Nate Justis is leading Utah State University’s new Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership, created with support from the Emma Eccles Jones Foundation. After his Fulbright experience studying Singapore’s teacher-led learning teams, Dr. Justis proposed creating a June conference for early-career educators in Northern Utah, which became the Utah LEARNS (Learning for Educators and Researchers Through Network Systems) Conference. The LEARNS Conference connects elementary educators across Utah to share expertise, access research, and strengthen professional practice. Building on this success, the Collaboratory will provide mentorship, networking opportunities, statewide learning teams, observation days, and professional learning hubs to support early-career teachers and improve retention across Utah.

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Dr. Nate Justis, ITLS alum, is leading USU’s new Collaboratory for Innovation in Teaching and Leadership and the Utah LEARNS Conference, a space for strengthening support for early-career teachers across Utah. ✨
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This post highlights Dr. Stephanie Allen Egbert, a graduate of the ITLS PhD program at Utah State University. She joined USU in 2001 after completing most of her PhD coursework at another university. She finished the program in just two years: one year of classes and one year for her dissertation. Stephanie chose USU because of its national reputation and supportive faculty. She says one of the best parts of the program was learning alongside other students in a strong, friendly academic community. After graduating, she worked as a professor at BYU but later moved into industry roles, including leading global learning and media projects for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She’s also worked at a university helping professors improve their teaching and use technology in the classroom. Stephanie believes instructional design skills like solving problems, managing projects, and working on teams can open doors to many careers, in both academia and industry. She encourages students to take real-world classes, work on projects, and get experience presenting and doing research. She also says students should ask faculty to mentor them, collaborate on research, and help them publish their work. She shared that one of her regrets was not publishing more during her PhD. That’s why she urges students to take advantage of every opportunity, especially to prepare for teaching or research careers. Stephanie also understands that international students face extra challenges like language barriers and culture shock. Her message is: you belong here, and you don’t need to have everything figured out to get started. Her advice? Be open to different paths, work well with others, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Everyone’s journey is different but with support and effort, success is possible.

Dr. Stephanie Allen Egbert’s journey from ITLS PhD student to leading roles in academia and global learning design shows how flexible and impactful this field can be. 🌍🎓
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