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

2. And the nominee is… Dr. Nishikant Sonwalker

3. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sc.D, Engineering 1986 – 1992 University of Hawaii at Manoa M.S., Mechanical Engineering 1985 – 1986 Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay M.Tech., Energy Systems Engineering 1982 – 1985Engineering University of Hawaii at ManoaMechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Technology, BombayEnergy Systems Engineering Educational Background Date of Birth: May 7, 1961 Background Information

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

5. 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 Major Accomplishments Successful Entrepreneur Published Author “ Award Recipient

6. 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%) 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 Significant Contributions to ITDE

7. -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 Concluding Thoughts

8. 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.htmlhttp://www.sgleducation.com/v2/press-release.html Sonwalkar Consulting Group. (2011). Founder and CEO. Retrieved from http://www.sonwalkarconsulting.com/about/management/ceo/ 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&l ocale=en_US&pvs=pp&trk=ppro_viewmore http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=28384730&authType=name&authToken=mmsx&l ocale=en_US&pvs=pp&trk=ppro_viewmore Sonwalkar, N. (2012). Sonwalkar Consulting Group. Retrieved from http://www.sgleducation.com/nish/biography.html http://www.sgleducation.com/nish/biography.html References