Our Vision

BUILDING A FRAMEWORK FOR COLLABORATIONS

We utilize the power of professional networks to create a framework for matching people with the right opportunities. For instructional design projects, IT services, specialized consulting and to provide or supplement faculty support services within institutions, ATTECS forms and provides remote teams with the pre-screened sets of skills. And, for professional development, we index, map, promote and facilitate sessions by experienced and established faculty/professional developers.

WHAT WE DO

At ATTECS, we transform educational visions into reality.

With a dedicated focus on adult learners and the evolving landscape of continuing and professional education, our firm stands at the forefront of instructional design and educational program development.

We partner with a diverse array of organizations, including colleges, universities, small businesses, non-profits, and more, to deliver tailored solutions that drive success.

Online Course Development and Support

Streamlined Educational Program Launch

Educational Technology and Student Lifecycle Solutions

Why Choose Us?

At ATTECS, we understand that education is not just about information but transformation. Our team of experts collaborates with you every step of the way, ensuring that our solutions not only meet your immediate needs but also pave the way for future growth and success. With a proven track record of enhancing learning outcomes and engagement, we are your partners in creating educational experiences that last a lifetime.

Let’s Build the Future of Education Together: Ready to elevate your educational offerings and make a lasting impact on your learners? Contact us today to discover how we can transform your educational challenges into opportunities for growth and success.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

“I want to bring together what I see as one of the most important resources – People. I want to create an environment that is collaborative, rich with expertise and utterly unique.”

Having worked in higher education for most of my career, I have found that collaborative institutional cultures made my work environment a lot more enjoyable than those with siloed missions and autocratic administrative decisions. I was also inspired by the many professional forums in the teaching and learning space. Even when part of a siloed workplace, I was never alone—there was always a vast network of colleagues all over the world, ready to offer answers, and share ideas and resources.

Over the years, as I used multiple listservs, discussion boards, and social media forums, I noticed a few interesting themes…

Higher education institutions were frequently looking for help to supplement existing services on a temporary or part-time basis, perhaps due to a project or an institutional initiative. At the same time, colleagues who were retiring or needed a more flexible work schedule were reporting having a hard time locating such opportunities at the right time.

So, in 2019, I left my full-time job as an instructional designer at a globally recognized prestigious university—a job that came with more than livable wages, healthcare benefits, a retirement account, and heavily discounted future tuition for my children, to start my own company—ATTECS, an independent center for teaching and learning.

Although the core services of ATTECS – educational technology consulting, instructional design, support, and professional development, are primarily aligned with my professional experience, the underlying mission is to create a framework for matching the right people with the right projects at the right time.

Ella Ephsteyn, EDD

CEO, Principal Consultant, Instructional Designer

Areas of focus: instructional design, project management, technology ecosystems consulting.

MEET OUR TEAM AT ATTECS

The ATTECS team is a dynamic group of instructional design and educational program development professionals, united by a passion for transforming educational visions into tangible realities.

Specializing in adult learning and the ever-evolving field of continuing and professional education, our experts bring a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and innovation to every project.

We collaborate closely with a broad spectrum of partners, ranging from colleges and universities to small businesses and non-profits, offering customized solutions that drive success and foster growth.

At ATTECS, we are not just a team; we are educators, innovators, and builders dedicated to redefining the landscape of education and empowering learners at every stage of their journey.

Giulia Barbieri

Instructional Designer

Erin Smith

Office Manager

Ashley Harrison

Online Business Manager

Alexandra Bizley

Online Tech Manager

Kind words from clients

Ella was a superstar in helping us manage our transition to remote teaching and learning when we were forced to shut campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her flexibility and adaptability in incorporating our existing process and technologies resulted in a quick and smooth onboarding. She was able to work closely with a number of faculty individually in helping them adapt their courses to be taught remotely and later in a hybrid manner. Her recommendations have helped us improve our processes even beyond the engagement. I’m immensely grateful to Ella and ATTECS and would strongly recommend acquiring her services for all things instructional design.

Ella has been essential for the successful launch and development of our microcertificate program at the University of British Columbia. She is a one-stop source of advice and expertise. We have relied on her for assistance with pedagogy and assessment, and she has worked closely with us to develop a fit-for-purpose learning technology platform. I cannot speak more highly of the value that she has created for us as an education consultant.

Working with ATTECS in an online educational startup is like having a star team member you don't even see managing the systems. With growth from 12 students and one course to 140+ students from 35 countries in less than 3 years, Ella got us to an 80%+ graduation rate and rave online reviews.

ATTECS proved to be an indispensable partner to us as we moved teaching to remote and online formats during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a small university without online degree programs, this daunting task required both additional person-time and expertise in instructional design, both of which ATTECS provided on short notice. Their consultants went above and beyond; they became trusted colleagues and provided input on educational technology transitions, structures, and policies—all while continuing to help us support instructors and train staff in new skill areas.

ATTECS is a wonderful partner. They sourced talented, professional instructional designers to update courses migrated to a new learning management system (from Blackboard Learn to Brightspace). As a result, course design quality, consistency, and accessibility were improved. A combination of asynchronous and synchronous collaboration and check-ins kept us all on the same page and the project within budget and on time. I highly recommend ATTECS and won’t hesitate to use their services again if needed.

In March 2020, I was faced with the enormous task of turning my institution online (within a week as synchronous and within a 6 weeks for asynchronous). My institution needed more than just me. I reached out to my network and found one of the most gifted instructional designers and leaders in online learning I have ever met, Ella Epshteyn. Not only did she recruit top notch instructional designers to help me support my faculty, she personally worked with faculty to move them online. She was very knowledgeable and connected with my faculty in a time of stress for everyone. I would recommend her personally and her company, ATTECS LLC, for any online learning and educational needs.