Nicholas Balderas M.S.C.S
Works with the Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), where he supports innovative approaches to digital learning and instructional design. He is also a graduate student in the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Educational Technology program at UTRGV. Nick’s research interests include Multimedia Learning Theory (MMLT), the Diffusion of Innovations, Futurist Studies, and Technology Acceptance. As an aspiring researcher and practitioner, he is passionate about exploring how emerging technologies can enhance teaching, learning, and institutional transformation in higher education.