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2012 Instructional Technology and Distance Education Hall of Fame Nominee

2012 Instructional Technology and Distance Education Hall of Fame Nominee. Presented By: Jennifer A. Ashton. By PresenterMedia.com. And the nominee is…. Dr. Nishikant Sonwalker. Background Information. Date of Birth: May 7, 1961. Educational Background.

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2012 Instructional Technology and Distance Education Hall of Fame Nominee

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  1. 2012 Instructional Technology and Distance Education Hall of Fame Nominee Presented By: Jennifer A. Ashton ByPresenterMedia.com

  2. And the nominee is… • Dr. Nishikant Sonwalker

  3. Background Information Date of Birth: May 7, 1961 Educational Background Massachusetts Institute of TechnologySc.D, Engineering1986 – 1992 University of Hawaii at ManoaM.S., Mechanical Engineering1985 – 1986 Indian Institute of Technology, BombayM.Tech., Energy Systems Engineering1982 – 1985

  4. Employment History Current Positions Former Positions Director of Research at USDLA Co-Founder and Master Faculty -- Indian Rhythms at LearnQuest Academy of Music, Waltham Research Affiliate at Nuclear Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Principal Educational Architect at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Director of Hypermedia Teaching Facility at Massachusetts Insitute of Technology (MIT) Research Scientist and Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering at Massachusett Institute of Technology (MIT) Research Scientist and Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering at Massachusett Institute of Technology Research Associate at Massachusetts Institute of Technology Current and Past Positions

  5. Major Accomplishments Successful Entrepreneur Published Author “Award Recipient • Launched: InteQ Corporation, IDL Systems, Sonwalkar Consulting Group (SCG) and Synaptic Global Learning (SGL), LLC • Producer of Multicultural Music Magazine, • co-founder of LearnQuest Academy of Indian Music • Numerous articles and journal papers, books • Including: • “Fluid Mechanics Hypercouse” • “Changing the Interface of Education with Revolutionary Learning technology” • 2007 USDLA Award for Outstanding Leadership by an Individual in the Field of Distance Learning • 2007 USDLA Platinum Award for Best Practices for On-line Distance Learning Programming • 2007 Innovative Excellence Award in Teaching and Learning

  6. Significant Contributions to ITDE QUICK FACTS -Supports pedagogical framework -System embedded learning outcome assessments -Immediate feedback and revision of content presented in different learning strategies -Detailed statistical reports on class and individual learning performance and outcomes Synaptic Global Learning (SGL Education) Development of the Adaptive Learning Management System (ALMS) Provides instructional content that responds to users' learning preferences in real time Educational programs that have used ALMS - 4DL HITE demonstrate the highest rate of course completion in online education (90-95%)

  7. Concluding Thoughts Inventor of “Adaptive Learning Technology” and “Adaptive Blended Learning Methodology” Developed the pedagogical framework of “The Leaning Cube” which combines media, models and interactivity to develop adaptive learning technology and interfaces Dedicated to improving distance education with the learner in mind Diverse skills and expertise in education, technology, and business

  8. References Press Release. (September 27, 2011). USDLA 21st Century Sponsor, Synaptic Global Learning (SGL) Launches Adaptive Learning Management System (ALMS) New Cloud & Mobile Services. Retrieved from http://www.sgleducation.com/v2/press-release.html Sonwalkar Consulting Group. (2011). Founder and CEO. Retrieved from http://www.sonwalkarconsulting.com/about/management/ceo/ Sonwalkar, N. , personal communication, March 11, 2012. Sonwalkar, N. (n.d.) LinkedIn Profile. Retrieved from http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=28384730&authType=name&authToken=mmsx&locale=en_US&pvs=pp&trk=ppro_viewmore Sonwalkar, N. (2012). Sonwalkar Consulting Group. Retrieved from http://www.sgleducation.com/nish/biography.html

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