Educational Technology Expert Speaker
Over 20 Years of Conference Presentations | Web Technologies | Innovation in Education
"At the peak, I was going to 6 conferences a year, presenting as many as 6 different topics at one conference. I have a substantial set of skills and abilities with which I can entertain or train (or both) your students and faculty on everything from jazzing up presentations to building quality into your online courses to making and publishing videos easily."
- D.I. von Briesen
NCCIA & NC3ADL 2019
Proven techniques to involve your students and get to know your class. Time-tested engagement methods for any learning environment, regardless of delivery method.
View SlidesInnovative Educators Webinar 2014
Thought-provoking webinar examining possible scenarios for the future of education and how to prepare for the transformation ahead.
Learn MoreAppState Upward Bound 2013-2019
Earth, Wind, Water, Fire - innovative STEM workshops for high school students with no immediate family college graduates.
ExploreNorth Carolina Computer Instruction Association
Multiple presentations including "3's a Charm" engagement techniques, web fundamentals series (HTML, CSS, JavaScript), and educational technology innovations.
CIT & STEMTech
Presented "Free Tips, Tricks and Technology Tools for Teachers", EcoBox sustainability project, and collaborative educational initiatives across multiple conferences.
Mountain Moodle Moot, Swedish Librarians
Keynote on Web 2.0 technologies, Moodle LMS training, Second Life in education, and international educational technology collaboration.
Community Colleges & Universities
Custom workshops for institutions including Radford University, ECU, Craven CC, and others focusing on emerging technologies and pedagogical innovation.
From Quality Matters rubrics to practical implementation, this workshop covers tried and tested tips for enhancing online learning experiences. Topics include discussion forum optimization, student introductions, and engagement strategies.
Three-part comprehensive series covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals. Each session is standalone but interconnected, perfect for educators wanting to understand the building blocks of the web.
Learn to create engaging educational videos using affordable tools and techniques. From concept to upload, this workshop covers everything needed to start incorporating video into your teaching.
Exploring the landscape of Massive Open Online Courses and their impact on traditional education. Examining platforms like Coursera, EDx, and Udacity, and their implications for educators.
Available for conferences, workshops, keynotes, and custom training sessions. From 45-minute presentations to week-long intensive workshops.
"I'd rather do it for less than not do it at all. I'm very excited about getting these technologies into education, and am eager to help your school keep up with the educational innovation."