Welcome to Our New Instructional Technologists!

We are excited to announce that we have added two Instructional Technologists to the Heartland Online team! Welcome to the team, Tim Salm and Pete Pucek!

Tim serves as the Coordinator of Instructional Technologies for the Teaching and Learning Commons. Tim has been involved in higher education for over twenty years. He is a former universal design specialist and instructional videographer. He also served as the Director of the Library at the University of Saint Joseph – CT and Saint Joseph’s College – IN. Some of his work can be found on his portfolio, including this video. Tim holds two Master's degrees in Instructional Design & Technology and a Library & Information Science, respectively. His research interests include 2D/3D motion graphics and experiences, learning experience platforms, augmented reality, assessment and change management

Pete Pucek joins the Instructional technology team with a wide spectrum of experience and education. Pete holds a Master’s degree from Illinois State University in Communication focusing on Training & Development and Classroom Technology. Pete initially worked in information technology before he was exposed to the world of multimedia and developed a fast-growing passion for the industry. He used his skills in computer design to build non-linear audio and video editing systems, and incorporated computers into live audio and video productions before using computers in live productions was common. Pete can comfortably say he has produced, directed, and/or engineered over 2,000 live events and used computer technology in different ways to contribute to their success. Pete learned in his graduate study, “When we combine IT, multimedia, and teaching online, we come up with Instructional design and technology.” Pete’s interests include augmented reality, virtual reality, project management, the QM Rubric, and using the previously mentioned technologies to create the ultimate positive learning environment for students no matter their specific situation or limitation. Pete can be found spending time with his wife, playing scenario paintball with his team The Irregulars, and training in the martial arts during his free time.

Please stop by the TLC and welcome Tim and Pete to Heartland! Tim will be working closely with Canvas and support instructional design efforts. Pete will be working closely with the Early Childhood grant and supporting a framework for competency based models. I'm excited to have them and hope you will help me welcome them or send them an email:  tim.salm@heartland.edu or pete.pucek@heartland.edu.

Take care, Anna