Random Access Monologues (RAM) is designed to discuss various topics.   This episodes topics include...    

Random Access Monologues (RAM) is designed to discuss various topics.   

This episodes topics include...  Social Media - The good, the bad, and the ugly  

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About us:  Dr. Ray Pastore is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of  Esports and Online Teaching and Learning within the Instructional  Technology program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is  an active Youtuber with over 2.6 million views, recently published his  first book, and has 28 peer reviewed journal publications. With a  background in management consulting, game design, game-based learning,  and instructional design he has worked on projects for fortune 100  companies, the military, as well as a myriad of schools and  universities. In addition to serving as coordinator of UNCW’s Esports  program, Dr. Pastore is faculty advisor for UNCW’s Seahawk Esports Club.  He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Penn State University.   

Nikki Strawn, Instructional Designer. Nikki is a lover of languages  (both spoken and computer) and a learning design and tech enthusiast.  Fascinated by the science of learning and the tools we use to learn,  Nikki enjoys being creative and analytical in both work and life whether  it’s designing an online course, dabbling in photography, surfing LAN  and sea, gaming or lifelong learning.   

Jack Horn - Video Producer Jack is an award winning Producer, Editor, and Motion Graphics artist.  A  life long learner that is an enthusiast of video games, movies, cars  and all things interesting and techie.  Jack enjoys hearing people's  life stories, living the beach life and helping others find their  creative outlets.

Random Access Monologues (RAM) is a new show designed to discuss various  topics.   

This episodes topics include:  Welcome and introduction Zoom and Virtual Backgrounds Internet access 5G and Starlink Netflix raising prices  Among Us  *Opinions are our own, not our employers.  

About us:  Dr. Ray Pastore is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of  Esports and Online Teaching and Learning within the Instructional  Technology program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He is  an active Youtuber with over 2.6 million views, recently published his  first book, and has 28 peer reviewed journal publications. With a  background in management consulting, game design, game-based learning,  and instructional design he has worked on projects for fortune 100  companies, the military, as well as a myriad of schools and  universities. In addition to serving as coordinator of UNCW’s Esports  program, Dr. Pastore is faculty advisor for UNCW’s Seahawk Esports Club.  He holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Penn State University.   

Nikki Strawn, Instructional Designer. Nikki is a lover of languages  (both spoken and computer) and a learning design and tech enthusiast.  Fascinated by the science of learning and the tools we use to learn,  Nikki enjoys being creative and analytical in both work and life whether  it’s designing an online course, dabbling in photography, surfing LAN  and sea, gaming or lifelong learning.   

Jack Horn - Video Producer Jack is an award winning Producer, Editor, and Motion Graphics artist.  A  life long learner that is an enthusiast of video games, movies, cars  and all things interesting and techie.  Jack enjoys hearing people's  life stories, living the beach life and helping others find their  creative outlets.  

Mark Oehlert