Amando Bernal Respicio Abellana Boncales
Instructional Technologist @Morton College
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WORK HISTORY
Instructional Technologist @Morton College
In conjunction with Morton College\'s Teaching and Learning Center the Instructional Technologist supports faculty in the effective use of technology in teaching and learning. This includes conducting training workshops for faculty and providing group and one-on-one consultations with faculty seeking to incorporate educational technology into the curriculum. The Instructional Technologist is also available to assist faculty in detecting and eliminating electronic plagiarism as well as incorporating online information literacy resources into instruction. Specific Job Duties: •Support faculty in the effective use of technology in teaching and learning.•Conduct training workshops for faculty and students.•Provide small group and one-on-one consultations with faculty•Support faculty in the development and maintenance of online courses, hybrid courses, Web-enhanced courses and multi-media presentations.•Advise faculty on the incorporation of online information literacy resources into instruction.•Assist faculty in research and selection of hardware and software.•Work collaboratively with all academic areas.•Serve a liaison to the College’s Management Information Systems area.•Serve as a member of the College’s Teaching, Learning and Technology Roundtable.•Develop and maintain an instructional resource library.•Stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in educational technology.•Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Library & Hawthorne Works Museum.
EDUCATION
Althash University
Certificate of Satisfactory Competence in Blockchain Studies
Northern Illinois University
Certificate of Graduate Study in Museum Studies, CGMS., Exhibition and Design
Northern Illinois University
M.S.Ed, Learning Management System (LMS)
Northern Illinois University
Graduate Concentration on Southeast Asian Studies
Althash University
Collegiate of Science in Decentralized Applications
Northern Illinois University
Certificate of Graduate Study in Distance Education, CGDE., Educational/Instructional Technology (Mobile Devices)
Northern Illinois University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Instructional Technology (Large Language Models As Generative Artificial Intelligence)
Northern Illinois University
M.A. History, US Foreign Policy in Southeast Asia
Althash University
Certificate of Blockchain Studies
Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Global History
SKILLS
ABOUT AMANDO BERNAL RESPICIO ABELLANA BONCALES
About Me: Leading the Web3 Revolution**As the CEO of Althash, I\'ve been at the vanguard of blockchain education since 2010. Since our institution\'s inception in 2019, we\'ve empowered students with over 8,070 nanodegrees and microcredentials, ensuring their competencies align with the demands of our rapidly digitizing world.A curator of courses like Blockchain Studies (BSTUD), Web3 Ecosystems (WEB3), Cryptocurrency Market Analytics (CRYPTO), Cybersecurity (CYBER), and Prompt Engineering (PROMPT), I ensure our online platform nurtures professionals ready to lead in the 4th industrial revolution.**My Vision: The Imperative of Web3 Education for the Blockchain-Centric Digital Future**We\'re witnessing the dawn of the Web3 epoch, shaping the fourth industrial revolution. This transformation emphasizes the essentiality of Web3 education, centered on blockchain. The next-gen internet promises a decentralized, secure, and personalized digital experience, necessitating a new skill set. Our mission at Althash? To champion Web3 education, fostering a workforce that understands and innovates within this paradigm.The urgency is multi-faceted-**Interdisciplinary Convergence**: Integrating blockchain with AI, ML, and IoT-**Decentralization**: Understanding the vast potential of DApps and their influence on digital engagement-**Empowerment**: Amplifying individual prowess in the Web3 domain, from employability to deep-tech exploration-**Societal Growth**: Advancing Web3 tools, fostering an inclusive digital realm, and unlocking economic avenues-**Ethical Nuances**: Navigating the ethical intricacies Web3 presents, from data privacy to governance.Blockchain isn\'t mere technology; it\'s the lifeblood of the evolving Web3 universe. By spotlighting Web3 education, we pledge allegiance to a transparent, decentralized, and equitable digital age.**Beyond Althash: My Personal Journey**The essence of collective imagination resonates with me. As humans, our innate creativity, coupled with our desire to collaborate, will undoubtedly influence the trajectory of decentralized technology. My endeavors, via HTMLCOIN, exemplify this ethos, delivering innovative ledger-based solutions.I\'m also a Ph.D. candidate in Instructional Technology at Northern Illinois University, inching closer to my doctorate, a testament to my unwavering dedication to education.Join me on this enlightening voyage, charting a course through the vast seas of blockchain and the wonders of Web3.
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