It’s almost that time of year. Blackboard World is right around the corner and it will be hosted in Las Vegas this year. This year Blackboard is hosting a contest to become a VIP BbWorld Blogger! BB the Robot wants …

Return of Bb The Robot! Why I want to be a VIP BbWorld Blogger #BbWorld13 Read more »

EdTech is a growing area of business and educational focus  in Central Florida. The first EdTech Orlando Meetup was organized by Gregg Pollack  at Envy Labs/Code School in Downtown Orlando on March 27. Gregg talked about the future of online …

EdTech Orlando Meetup: Building a Community of Innovation Read more »

I decided instead of spending hour typing, posting, laying out a daily blog for all the information and experiences taken in during SXSWedu 2013 in Austin, TX, I would publish a series of video blogs. Did you miss them? Click …

Video Blogs for #SXSWedu 2013: Watch, Listen, Learn Read more »

I’m currently developing a new course at Valencia College called Social Networking for Job Search (CGS2650). It’s starting on February 28, 2013 but I still have lots to create for this online course to make this a very useful and …

Social Networking for Job Search: Starting with Expert Interviews Read more »

Recently I was interviewed for a segment that aired last night on Fox 35 on Social Media in the Classroom. They visited Valencia College’s West Campus to hear about how social media is becoming more important to students, both in …

Social Media in the Classroom Segment on Fox 35 Read more »

As a member of the Valencia Foundation Board of Directors and the Co-Chair for the Faculty and Staff Giving Committee, this is the type story of why we do what we do. Why I volunteer my time and give part …

2012-13 valencia foundation scholarship recipient: deborah karim Read more »