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John Buckwalter, Jr. is a Senior Multimedia Specialist and Team Lead focused on helping faculty and instructional designers apply technology to improve teaching and student success. He designs, curates, and produces accessible multimedia learning assets such as infographics, illustrations, audio/video content, animations, and diagrams, while providing pedagogical and technical guidance across learning management systems and digital platforms. He leads technology-enabled course development efforts, supports accessibility and quality assurance, supervises team members, and researches emerging tools (including AI and immersive technologies) to pilot and integrate innovations responsibly. With a long tenure in Penn State World Campus, he has built streamlined workflows, provided training on production tools, and coordinated complex multimedia projects for online learning.…John Buckwalter, Jr. is a Senior Multimedia Specialist and Team Lead focused on helping faculty and instructional designers apply technology to improve teaching and student success. He designs, curates, and produces accessible multimedia learning assets such as infographics, illustrations, audio/video content, animations, and diagrams, while providing pedagogical and technical guidance across learning management systems and digital platforms. He leads technology-enabled course development efforts, supports accessibility and quality assurance, supervises team members, and researches emerging tools (including AI and immersive technologies) to pilot and integrate innovations responsibly. With a long tenure in Penn State World Campus, he has built streamlined workflows, provided training on production tools, and coordinated complex multimedia projects for online learning.

John Buckwalter, Jr.

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John Buckwalter, Jr. is a Senior Multimedia Specialist and Team Lead focused on helping faculty and instructional designers apply technology to improve teaching and student success. He designs, curates, and produces accessible multimedia learning assets such as infographics, illustrations, audio/video content, animations, and diagrams, while providing pedagogical and technical guidance across learning management systems and digital platforms. He leads technology-enabled course development efforts, supports accessibility and quality assurance, supervises team members, and researches emerging tools (including AI and immersive technologies) to pilot and integrate innovations responsibly. With a long tenure in Penn State World Campus, he has built streamlined workflows, provided training on production tools, and coordinated complex multimedia projects for online learning.…John Buckwalter, Jr. is a Senior Multimedia Specialist and Team Lead focused on helping faculty and instructional designers apply technology to improve teaching and student success. He designs, curates, and produces accessible multimedia learning assets such as infographics, illustrations, audio/video content, animations, and diagrams, while providing pedagogical and technical guidance across learning management systems and digital platforms. He leads technology-enabled course development efforts, supports accessibility and quality assurance, supervises team members, and researches emerging tools (including AI and immersive technologies) to pilot and integrate innovations responsibly. With a long tenure in Penn State World Campus, he has built streamlined workflows, provided training on production tools, and coordinated complex multimedia projects for online learning.

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John Buckwalter, Jr. is a Senior Multimedia Specialist and Team Lead focused on helping faculty and instructional designers apply technology to improve teaching and student success. He designs, curates, and produces accessible multimedia learning assets such as infographics, illustrations, audio/video content, animations, and diagrams, while providing pedagogical and technical guidance across learning management systems and digital platforms.

He leads technology-enabled course development efforts, supports accessibility and quality assurance, supervises team members, and researches emerging tools (including AI and immersive technologies) to pilot and integrate innovations responsibly. With a long tenure in Penn State World Campus, he has built streamlined workflows, provided training on production tools, and coordinated complex multimedia projects for online learning.

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Sr. Multimedia Specialist and Team Lead at Penn State World Campus

January 1, 2020 - Present

Consult with faculty and instructional designers on selecting and applying instructional technologies aligned to course and curriculum goals. Evaluate program and course needs to create visual design plans and digital media solutions, including infographics, illustrations, video/audio composition, animations, diagrams, and models. Provide pedagogical and technical guidance on LMSs, multimedia tools, virtual learning platforms, and other digital technologies. Co-develop course materials and learning objects with instructional designers. Ensure implementations meet accessibility standards and quality assurance frameworks. Research and pilot emerging technologies (e.g., AI tools, AR/VR, gamification) and contribute to working groups. Maintain familiarity with the university academic technology infrastructure and support configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of instructional tools. Recommend improvements using evidence-based insights. Supervise staff including hiring, development, an

Multimedia Specialist at Penn State World Campus

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2020

Design and develop multimedia solutions for online courses, including audio/video recordings, interactives, and graphics, ensuring ADA accessibility compliance. Test and recommend technologies such as video streaming solutions, interactive web components, and mobile apps to improve content access and efficiency for mobile distance learners. Coordinate large multimedia projects while managing multiple course deliverables on schedule. Collaborate with design teams to address multimedia, accessibility, and programming issues. Document how-to topics and create guidelines for faculty/staff with step-by-step course-related instructions. Advise on multimedia approaches for course creation and revisions. Streamline workflows by collaborating with faculty and unit staff. Train staff and faculty on tools including Kaltura and One-Button studios. Participate across university teams to support online course improvements such as mobile delivery and reusable web components. Recommend hardware/softwa

Information Technology Specialist at Penn State World Campus

January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012

Resolve technical issues related to the ANGEL learning management system, computer hardware, and software. Set up video and teleconferencing technology (Polycom and Video Learning Network) in multimedia conference rooms and classrooms. Assist multimedia specialists on projects including creating graphics, animations, and simulations; capturing/editing video; creating audio; and performing format conversions. Serve as unit representative in “ANGEL Ops” and the Mobile Learning Research Team (MLRT). Provide strong customer service, communication, organization, and multi-tasking support.

Instructional Production Specialist at Penn State World Campus

January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Assist in development and design of online courses for future semesters within Penn State’s ANGEL learning management system. Develop and maintain course content; enter information into administrative systems such as Destiny One and QuickBase. Identify and resolve essential repairs and errors for online courses. Support faculty with course material and student deadline updates. Troubleshoot technical issues for faculty and students. Participate in testing groups for LMS pilots (Moodle, Desire2Learn, Blackboard). Contribute to testing for Penn State Outreach software (Destiny One) and Learning Design software (Evolution) and participate in unit hiring committee activities.