Ed Tech Hour

With over 40 years in the field of education, he has conducted research on the development of reading and writing skills within special education for both the elementary and secondary school settings. He is also the recipient of many awards within the field of education and was elected to the Reading Hall of Fame in 2018.

He is a leading specialist in the Gulf region for innovation, quality management, and entrepreneurship. His background is in computer sciences and executive management. He has been a consultant for many global organizations and is a thought leader in the UAE in advancing innovative education and business strategies.

Dr. Meagan C. Arrastía-Chisholm is an assistant professor of educational psychology at Valdosta State University. She teaches undergraduate-level courses in psychology and education and graduate-level courses in research methodology. In her courses, she integrates multiple forms of educational technologies to enhance student learning outcomes and to create a community of learners within her courses.

Dr. Devon Cancilla is the Chief Knowledge Officer at the Online Learning Consortium. He is responsible for leading work in key areas that include product development, learning innovation, quality enhancement, community engagement, professional development and leadership, research, and policy. Devon has received both the Sloan-C (now OLC) Outstanding Achievement Award for Online Education and an Effective Practice Award for his research into the development and use of online laboratories.

Dr. Ian MacLeod is the Associate Principal for Student Services at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School located in Palos Hills, IL. In this administrative role, he works with various school leaders to oversee multiple departments including guidance, special education, and athletics. His school district has implemented a digital learning program that is focused on preparing and inspiring students to become responsible global citizens. Through this program, students become empowered through the use of technology to become autonomous learners.

Brian Hill is the CEO and Founder of Edovo. His organization is focused on helping individuals connected to incarceration build better lives and decreasing recidivism through education and communication. Edovo provides incarcerated individuals access to tablet technology that includes programs focused on educational, vocational, and treatment programming options.

Dr. Michael Lemke is the Vice President of Learning Architecture at Area 9 Lyceum. He manages a global team of learning engineers that are tasked with developing adaptive learning courses for settings that include healthcare, corporate training, and higher education. His interests and professional activities have resulted in projects that focus on a wide range of topics including data science and public education.

Zach Ingrasci is an award-winning humanitarian, activist, and filmmaker, who has had worked on the front lines to fight for human rights. He has raised over $90 million for poverty alleviation efforts, and he has collaborated with the UN Refugee Agency and Google to create an immersive online hub that provides answers to the most widely searched questions about Syria. Zach’s documentaries include Living on One Dollar, Salam Neighbor, and most recently his work has focused on sharing the complex stories found on both sides of the immigration system.

Dr. Helen Crompton is an international expert in the field of educational technology. Her research has focused on mobile learning resulting in the United Nations officially naming her as one of nine mobile learning experts in the world. Dr. Crompton has developed courses for ISTE focused on mobile learning, technology integration, and artificial intelligence.