On today's episode, we invited Thomas J. Tobin to join us. Thomas, PhD, MSLS, PMP, MOT, CPACC is the Program Area Director for Distance Teaching &amp; Learning on the Learning Design, Development, &amp; Innovation (LDDI) team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as well as an internationally recognized speaker and author on quality in technology-enhanced education. His books include 
•	Evaluating Online Teaching: Implementing Best Practices (2015). 
•	The Copyright Ninja: Rise of the Ninja (2017).
•	Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education (2018).
•	Going Alt-Ac: A Guide to Alternative Academic Careers (2020).&nbsp;
He says, "A lot of you will know that if you want to have job security, one of the things you can look for is anybody who wants an instructional designer, an ed tech person. These days you can kind of write your own ticket because people are desperate for someone who knows the technology and who can also talk about it in plain language that other people will understand."
Learn more and connect with Dr. Tobin here:
www.thomasjtobin.com&nbsp;
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomtobin/
https://twitter.com/ThomasJTobin
https://www.facebook.com/thomas.j.tobin


009 with Dr. Tobin, Using Technology in Higher Ed

On this episode of the EdTech Speaks podcast, we interview John Fragale. John is Levitate's CEO and was employee number 1 back in 2010.  John is based in San Francisco and oversees Levitate's marketing, sales and production divisions. John has a deep understanding of the video production world and he's used this insight to help guide Levitate as it has grown over the last decade and ensure all of Levitate's clients receive a top-notch video and a white glove customer experience during the production of their video.

He says, "The thing that really just hits home for me is all of us have a responsibility to help each other out during COVID. All of us have a responsibility to shop local, to do those kinds of things. But as business owners, we also have a responsibility to help other businesses to figure out what we can do in the short term, and to also network with them, to understand who each other is. That approach is so rewarding!"

Learn more and connect with John here:&nbsp;
https://levitatevideo.com/&nbsp;
https://www.facebook.com/levitatevideo/
https://twitter.com/levitatevideo?lang=en
https://www.linkedin.com/company/3016289/admin/
https://www.youtube.com/user/LevitateMedia
https://www.instagram.com/levitatevideo/&nbsp;
https://www.behance.net/levitatemediainc


010 with Corporate Video Production Expert, John Fragale

EdTech Speaks welcomes a wonderful guest this week! Join us as we interview Jeff Snyder, who will be speaking on the topic of Autism and Disabilities Self-Advocacy.
Jeff was born on March 27, 1989 in Providence, RI and he has lived his entire life in Seekonk, MA. In 1990, Jeff was diagnosed with Autism and ever since then, he has made it his goal to set out and achieve success in his life, on multiple levels. Today, he can claim those successes include the areas of education, long term employment, independent living, and speaking/panel engagements.
Learn more and connect with Jeff here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/789957691375477
https://www.facebook.com/Jeff.Snyder.3562
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-snyder-71254135/
https://www.instagram.com/twilightsparkle3562/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQEo59IcesCYFYc6CWdXW6g


011 with Autism and Disabilities Self-Advocate, Jeff Snyder

Today's guest on the EdTech Speaks podcast is Dr. Loren Hill. Our listeners will benefit from hearing of her experience while finding her way and navigating the sharp corners in higher education. 
As she gained confidence in her abilities and invited others to join her in pursuing career advancement, she learned how resilient she was. Which ultimately resulted in promotions and administrative appointments. Her parting words of wisdom are, "Look for support and it will find you, you don't have to go at it alone!"
Dr. Hill is an experienced academician. She recently joined Union Institute and University’s newly created division of Transformation and Strategic Alliances as their first faculty hire. Tasked with developing and managing Union’s continuing education courses and workshops, she diligently is overcoming challenges daily.
Previously she held the position of Director of the Forensic Psychology Post-Baccalaureate Certificates Program at Fielding Graduate University. Before that appointment, Dr. Hill was the Department Chair and Director of the Forensic Training Institute in the Clinical Forensic Department at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles Campus. During her tenure, she oversaw mental health training, research, and community outreach in clinical forensic psychology. Additionally, she identified and built relationships to provide underserved and under-resourced community members with information about the importance of mental health and mental wellness. 
Over the years, Dr. Hill has been recognized for her professional contributions. She was named the 2018 Antioch Alumnus of the Year, and in 2017 she received the prestigious Institute on Violence Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) Community Volunteer of the Year Award for demonstrating strong leadership in promoting IVAT by engaging students, faculty, and community members.
Leadership is a priority for Dr. Hill. She is a 2019 Feminist Academic Leadership Academy Fellow. As an academician, she is also a servant leader. She was awarded the 2014 Distinguished Faculty in Community Partnership Award for her contributions as a journal reviewer and service on the International Conference on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma conference board. In 2012 she was awarded The Chicago School of Psychology's Faculty Award of Excellence by the President of the University for her contribution to teaching, research, and community outreach.

Learn more and connect with Dr. Loren Hill here:
https://theacclivity.com/
https://www.facebook.com/drlorenmhill
https://twitter.com/drlorenmhill
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlorenmhill/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc7Pj53_iGc2M9GcZN1AgLA?reload=9


012 with Career Development Coach in Academia, Dr. Loren Hill

Welcome to today's episode of the EdTech Speaks podcast where we interview Joe Sprangel. Joe is the dean of the College of Business &amp; Professional Studies and associate professor at Mary Baldwin University and principal consultant at Emmanuel Strategic Sustainability. His work focuses on successfully blending academic research and industry practice to leverage the power of business to create a better world for all stakeholders.
When asked specifically about sustainability, he says, "I&nbsp;learned about sustainability growing up on a farm. We didn't have a whole lot. We figured out ways to get by with what we did have. Now, all of my focus is primarily on helping businesses to become more sustainable, to have that triple bottom line approach of not only focusing on the financial element but also what they can do in order to have a positive impact on the social and environmental aspects of running a business...we integrate a lot of that into the coursework."
Learn more and connect with Joe Sprangel here:
https://emmanuelstrategicsustainability.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-sprangel-7ba31a2/
https://www.facebook.com/joe.sprangel.79


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