Michael Wilder Learning Technologies Specialist
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Destiny has led Michael on a dual career path of both education and technology. The result is a hybrid individual with skills and perspective from both fields. He worked as teacher and trainer in a variety of environments, serving, among other positions, as Blackboard administrator, Online Learning Specialist, and college faculty (Web design, Web-based multimedia, networking, programming, desktop publishing, essential computer applications, and much more).
Michael specializes in Web-based education and the educational use of open-source technology. He has presented at major conferences, and has consulted to schools districts and colleges. Michael received his B.A. in English from UCLA, and received his master's degree in Educational Leadership, with emphasis on computer-based education, from Gonzaga University.
Michael recently spoke at the Fifth Annual Innovations in e-Learning Symposium hosted by George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.
Podcasting for Faculty
Extending lesson and instruction beyond the classroom has become much easier with the popularity of portable devices and Internet connectivity. But how do you focus the program so that it provides additional educational value to students rather than be a time-consuming distraction or excuse not to attend class? In this session, you'll learn how educators from a variety of institutions move beyond "lecturecasting" with such innovations as encouraging interactivity, incorporating relevant multimedia, having students create original content, and developing pre- and post-lesson broadcasts. With the goal of having a more immersive learning experience, you'll leave knowing best practices for implementing this technology quickly and effectively.
Michael recently spoke at the “Virtual Worlds and Interpretive Communities: Opportunities for Global Dialogue” international conference hosted by the UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and the Sammy Ofer School of Communication held on February 16-17 in the Greenspun Hall Auditorium.
Harnessing the Power of Social Media to Increase Community of Learning in Higher Education Marketers have learned that simply publishing information about a product is no longer effective—consumers want to feel part of something; they want to belong to a community. These same concepts apply to higher education. Media tools like blogs, microblogs, folksonomies, and wikis have revolutionized the educational landscape and helped usher in an era of collaboration and camaraderie among students.
Michael Wilder 
Podcasting for Faculty
