Invited Presentations

  • Transitioning eLearning in a Transitioning Instructional World. Keynote presentation in: Li, R.C., Cheung, S.K.S., Ng, P.H.F., Wong, LP., Wang, F.L. (eds) Blended Learning: Engaging Students in the New Normal Era. ICBL 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13357. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-08939-8_2..  Hong Kong, July 2022.
  • A Retrospective Examination of Systemizing the Development of Technology-Enhanced Instruction in an Almost Post-Pandemic World. Keynote presentation, 13th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E 2022),  Keynote Speaker and Conference Co-Chair, Waseda University,  Tokyo, Japan, January 14 -17, 2022.
  • Discovering Relevant Content for Virtual Teaching, Invited Keynote Address, 3rd International Conference on Modern Educational Technology, Bali, Indonesia, May 21-23, 2021.
  • Systematizing Development of Technology-Enhanced Instruction. Keynote presentation, 12th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning (IC4E 2021),  Keynote Speaker and Advisory Chair, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, January 10 -13, 2021
  • Software  Engineering for the Development of Online Instruction. Invited presentation, 9th International Symposium on High Confidence Software & 111 Project Annual Meeting & Annual Meeting of Key Lab. of High Confidence Software Technologies, Beijing, China, Dec 14- 15, 2019
  • MERLOT - The International Gateway for Finding Open Educational Resources.  Invited presentation, International Symposium on Future Computer Technology 2018, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, July, 2018
  • Open Education Resources for Online Teaching & Learning. Invited Workshop at IEEE TALE 2017 Conference, Dec 12-14, Hong Kong
  • An Introduction to Open Educational Resources. Invited presentation, IEEE TALE Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, Dec 2016
  • MERLOT & Entrepreneurship Education: Capitalizing on Open Educational Resources (OER). 2016 International Forum on Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teaching Approach & The Third Training Program for Chinese Entrepreneurship Educators. Invited keynote presentation, Guiyang, China, July 18, 2016
  • Discovering OERs in cOmputER Disciplines. Keynote Address, Dec 11, IEEE TALE 2015, Zhuhai, China
  • Finding Open Educational Resources with MERLOT. Invited presentation at the Shanghai Open University, March, 2015, Shanghai, PRC
  • Truly Open MOOCs, Great China MOOC Symposium 2015, Aug 15-20, Taiwan
  • Past, Present, & Future of Instructional Technology. Keynote address, Didamatica Conference – New   Processes & Paradigm for Education, Naples, Italy, May, 2014
  • Educational Technology – the Impossible Dream? Keynote address, Electric Dreams, 30th Ascilite Conference, Sydney, Australia, Dec, 2013
  • Discovering Open Education Resources. Panel address on emerging trends in engineering education. IEEE International Conf on Teaching, Assessment & Learning for Engineering, Bali, Aug, 2013
  • Is Open Learning Really Open? Invited lecture, Mälardalen Univ, Västerås, Sweden, March, 19, 2013
  • MERLOT’s OERs Facilitate Teaching with Technology. Invited lecture, Meital, Israel, Feb. 27, 2013
  • Building an International Community for Broadening Participation in Computing. With Dahlberg, T. A., & Thiruvathukal, G. K. Invited address, NSF Conference on Computing Education for the 21st Century, Portland, Oregon, Jan14, 2013
  • Learning in a Global Learning Classroom. Keynote address, International Conference on Technology & Education, Udaipur, India, Dec, 22, 2012
  • Open Educations Resources. Keynote address, IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment & Learning for Engineering, Hong Kong, Aug, 2012
  • Networking with International Professional Societies. Special presentation, 32nd Congress of the Brazilian Computer Society, Curitiba, Brazil, July, 2012
  •  Cloud Computing – the IEEE Initiative. Keynote, Cloud 2012 Conference, Honolulu, June, 2012
  • Cloud Computing & IT. Keynote, China National Computer Conference, Shenjen, China, Jan, 2012
  • The Internet of Things. Keynote address, International Conference on Communications & Networks, Udaipur, India, Dec, 2011
  • The Meaning of “Open” in Education. Keynote address, Computer Society of India 46th Annual  National Convention, Ahmedabad, India, Dec, 2011
  • Technology Futures & IEEE. Keynote address & welcome message, International Conference on Computer Vision, Barcelona, Spain, Nov, 2011
  • Past, Present, & Future of Gaming. Keynote address, 3rd International Games Innovation Conference, Chapman University, Nov, 2011
  • Openness – What it means for Education. Keynote address, MEITAL Annual Conference on Online Learning, Tel Aviv, Israel, Sept, 2011
  • IEEE & Membership. Keynote address, COMPSAC/SAINT Conferences, Munich, July 18-22, 2011
  • MERLOT in Higher Education. Keynote address, UAE Forum in Information & Communication Technology Research, Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 15, 2011
  • IEEE International Education Initiatives. Keynote, Institute of Engineers Emerging Trends in Networks & Computer Com. Conference. Udaipur, India, April 22-24, 2011
  • MERLOT: A Model of Open Education Resource Services. Keynote address at 2011 Annual Meeting of the Information Processing Society of Japan, Tokyo, Japan, March 3, 2011
  • Changes & Prospects for Change in an Online Teaching & Learning World, Computer Society of India 45th Annual Convention. Mumbai, India, Nov 27, 2010
  • The Computer Societies of India & IEEE. Working Together to Improve our Profession. Invited address. Computer Society of India 45th Annual Convention. Mumbai, Nov 27, 2010
  • 21st Century Online Teaching & Learning Resources – Now Available on Websites Everywhere! Keynote address, IEEE Frontiers in Ed, Arlington, VA, Oct. 29, 2010
  • Changes & Prospects for Change in an Online Teaching & Learning World. 14th Annual Western Assessment Conference, Technology, Methods & Improvement: Future Trends in Assessment. Fullerton, California, March 25, 2010
  • From Door to Door: Partners & Potentials. Keynote Speaker, Meital Higher Education Consortium Annual Meeting, Tel Aviv, Israel, Oct, 28, 2009
  • Challenges of Engineering Education in the 21st Century. Keynote address. International Conference on Global Challenges in Engineering Education & Research, Coimbatore, India, Dec, 2008
  • MERLOT – A Faculty Resource for Online Teaching & Learning. Keynote Speaker, Meital Higher Education Consortium Annual Meeting, Tel Aviv, Israel, June 28, 2007
  • Invited podcast interview Educause 2006 Podcast with Sorel Reisman, MERLOT Managing Director, Educause 2006, Dallas, Texas, Oct, 2006
  • Forging Win-Win Partnerships between Academia & Industry. Published interview in IT Professional, Pp. 33-35, Jan, 2006