Bernard is a University administrator, professor of education, educational futurist and consultant, blogger, eduhacker, and student of anything related to the intersection of education and digital culture. He has taught students ranging from middle school to graduate school, most recently teaching graduate educational technology at Concordia University Wisconsin. He is also a frequent keynote speaker and writer on topics related to futures in education, educational innovation & entrepreneurship, self-directed learning, alternative models of education, blended & online learning, micro-credentials, workforce development, and ways to increase access and opportunity through education. He serves on several boards, include: Harvard Business Publishing Board Advisory Board for Higher Education, Project World School, The Lutheran Education Association, and KM Global (an award-winning project based learning school in Wisconsin). You can follow him on Twitter (@bdean1000) or read his weekly writings on his blog at www.etale.org.