Joseph Martinelli, Ed.D.

Senior Faculty Associate
College of Human Development Culture and Media

Dr. Martinelli specializes in Electronic Educational Technologies with a focus on the integrating of electronic technologies into the curriculum, multimedia technologies, web page design, graphic communications, production of instructional materials, and current issues in education. He also teaches Digital Photography and Oral Communication out of the Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts. Previously he had served as the program director of the Instructional Design and Technology program. Committee work at Seton Hall includes: TLTR Subcommittee, Emerging Technologies, 2007 - Present; Faculty IT Committee, 2001 - Present; Oral Communication Proficiency, 2006, TLTR Subcommittee, Evaluation & Assessment, 2006 - 2007, IT NCATE Social Consciousness Committee, 2005 - 2007, and Copyright Task Team. 2004 - 2005.

He has taught courses in journalism and mass communication at William Paterson University, sports public relations and intermediate composition at FDU- Madison and public relations at Seton Hall University. Areas of interest include digital storytelling, podcasting, electronic gaming in education and how to use technology and literacy to enhance learning, creativity, and technology, and integrating AI into education.

Prior to becoming a full-time faculty member at Seton Hall in 2001, Martinelli spent 15 years as an administrator at William Paterson University, working in University Relations. He specialized in Athletic Communications, Web Design, Multimedia Production and Publications. During his time at William Paterson, he received several citations of excellence for his feature writing and web design abilities.

In summary, Dr. Martinelli's expertise and experience make him well-suited to provide guidance and support in the areas of educational technology, media production, and instructional design, with a particular focus on integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning.