Daniel (Danny) Twieg
I developed an interest in education while working as a digital media fellow during my undergraduate program. My interest grew further while producing instructional videos for an RFID company.
Through my experiences, I became interested in how technology and education can work together to create engaging learning experiences. During my collaboration on a microlesson project, I came across the term “Edutainment“. It combines the words “education” and “entertainment” and is aimed at making learning more enjoyable, which is crucial for successful teaching and learning.
My Backstory
During my undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, I was awarded a Fellowship position in the Digital Digital Media Fellowship program. This program functioned as a creative agency, providing multimedia services, web design, innovative learning solutions, instructional design, and tech support. My time in the fellowship allowed me to refine my existing skills in these areas while acquiring new ones, preparing me for a career in digital media and educational technology.
Towards the culmination of my fellowship, one of the program directors connected me with an opportunity at atlasRFIDstore, an RFID e-commerce company, where I served as a Digital Media Assistant for over five years. In this role, I produced instructional videos that seamlessly combined my interests in video production, audio engineering, visual design, teaching, and motion graphics.
My passion lies in developing educational resources through video production, digital media, and visual design to enhance learning experiences in academic settings. This aligns seamlessly with my pursuit of a Master’s Degree in Learning Design and Technology, where I aim to further hone my skills in creating innovative and engaging educational content for diverse learners.