Education

Ed.S. Instructional Systems Technology 2004
Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN

M.S. Instructional Systems Technology 2002
Indiana University Bloomington - Bloomington, IN

M.A. Media and Educational Technology 1999
Fairfield University - Fairfield, CT

B.S. Biomedical Photographic Communication 1997
Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY

Work Experience

Current

Senior Instructional Designer June 2018 – Present
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center
Seton Hall University, Main Campus – South Orange, NJ
Seton Hall University, Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus – Nutley, NJ

Instructional Designer April 2007 – Present
Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center
Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ

Adjunct Faculty July 2010 – Present
Masters of Healthcare Administration Program
School of Health and Medical Sciences
Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ

Previous

Employee EducatorSeptember 2004 – July 2006
Central Washington Hospital – Wenatchee, WA

Associate Instructor August 2001 - May 2004
Instructional Systems Technology Department, School of Education
Indiana University – Bloomington, IN

Technology Lab ManagerAugust 1999 - May 2001
Instructional Systems Technology Department, School of Education
Indiana University – Bloomington, IN

Freelance Production AssistantAugust 1998 - June 1999
Video & Communications Department
General Electric – Fairfield, CT

Graduate Student Multimedia Computer Lab ManagerSeptember 1997 - June 1999
Graduate School of Education and Allied Professions
Fairfield University – Fairfield, CT

Emergency Medical Technician May 1994 - August 1997
Citizens Ambulance Service – Indiana, PA

Certifications

Quality Matters (Higher Education)

Applying the QM Rubric 6th Edition September 2018

QM Rubric Update 2014 October 2014

Blended Learning Mastery Series October 2013

QM Rubric Update 2011 February 2012

Applying the QM Rubric Workshop July 2009

Presentations & Publications

Book Chapters


Hewitt, A., Gourley, D., Twal, R., & Wagner, S. (2015). Aligning Community Hospitals with Local Public Health Departments: Collaborative Emergency Management. In M. P. Hamner, S. S. Shane, D. M. Taha, & S. C. Brahimi (Eds.), Emergency Management and Disaster Response Utilizing Public-private Partnerships. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Hewitt, A., Spencer, S., Mirliss, D., & Twal, R. (2010). Incident and Disaster Management Training: Collaborative Learning Opportunities Using Virtual World Scenarios. In E. Asimakopoulou & N. Bessis (Eds.), Advanced ICTs for Disaster Management and Threat Detection: Collaborative and Distributed Frameworks. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.


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Journals


Hewitt, A., Mirliss, D., & Twal, R. (2013). Incident and Disaster Management Training: An Update on Using Virtual World Scenarios for Emergency Management Training. International Journal of Cyber Warfare and Terrorism (IJCWT), 3(2), 1. http://www.irma-international.org/viewtitle/101937/

Hewitt, A. M., Spencer, S., Mirliss, D., & Twal, R. (2009). Preparing Graduate Students for Virtual World Simulations: Exploring the Potential of an Emerging Technology. Innovate: Journal of Online Education, 5(6). http://nsuworks.nova.edu/innovate/vol5/iss6/3/


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Presentations


Burrus, L., Cicchino, R., Stanic, M., & Twal, R. (2021, March). Seton Hall’s Integration of LinkedIn Learning Across the Campus. NERCOMP 2021. https://nercomp.instructure.com/courses/166/pages/seton-halls-integration-of-linkedin-learning-across-the-campus | view recording

Kreider, R., Cohen, C., Twal, R., Cicchino, R. (2019, February). Innovation & Design: Makerspace Implementations. Presented at the Teaching with Technology Showcase: Excellence in Action, February 22, 2019. Available online at: https://www.riadtwal.com/2019-02-22-njedge

Hewitt, A., Johri, N., Sakowski, J., & Twal, R. (2017, April). Onboarding Online Faculty: Effective Strategies for Today’s Health Management Teaching and Learning. Presented at the 22nd Annual “Technology, Colleges and Community” Online Conference, April 18 - 20, 2017, online. Retrieved from https://2017.tcconlineconference.org/17052/

Hewitt, A., Johri, N., & Twal, R. (2015, March). A Solution to Technology as a Disrupter – The All-Purpose Technology Infusion Plan (TIP)! Presented at the 20th Annual “Technology, Colleges and Community” Online Conference, March 17 - 19, 2015, online. Retrieved from http://2015.tcconlineconference.org/15054/

Hewitt, A., Johri, N., & Twal, R. (2014, April). Make the Flipped Classroom Connect: Clicking, Quizzing and Podcasting to Competencies. Presented at the 19th Annual “Technology, Colleges and Community” Online Conference, April 22 - 24, 2014, online. Retrieved from http://2014.tcconlineconference.org/14053/

Hewitt, A., Johri, N., & Twal, R. (2013, June). The Flipped Classroom. Presented at the AUPHA Annual Meeting, June 19 - 22, 2013, Monterey, CA.

Soupios, M., & Twal, R. (2013). The Next Generation of Mobile Computing Arrives at Seton Hall. Presented at the Educause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, January 16 - 18, 2013, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/midatlantic-regional-conference/2013/next-generation-mobile-computing-arrives-seton-hall

Twal, R. (2012a, January). Tech Boot Camp - Slate Tablets. Presented at the Educause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, January 11 - 13, 2012, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/midatlantic-regional-conference/2012/tech-boot-camp

Twal, R. (2012b, January). Using Slate Tablets to Promote Active Learning (Poster Session). Poster Session presented at the Educause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, January 11 - 13, 2012, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/midatlantic-regional-conference/2012/using-slate-tablets-promote-active-learning-0

Twal, R. (2012c, January). Using Slate Tablets to Promote Active Learning. Experience IT Session presented at the Baltimore, MD, Educause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, January 11 - 13, 2012. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/midatlantic-regional-conference/2012/using-slate-tablets-promote-active-learning

Hewitt, A., Halley-Boyce, J., & Twal, R. (2012). Constructing a Virtual Healthcare Environment. Presented at the 17th Annual TCC Worldwide Online Conference, April 17 - 19, 2012, online. Retrieved from https://sas.elluminate.com/mr.jnlp?suid=M.2C6E0EA50671C5216A923C9C59A27B&sid=75

Davis, A., Gannon, D., Park, E., Twal, R., & Waterbury, C. (2012). Different Paths, Same Goal: How Four Schools Introduced Tablets on Campus. Presented at the Educause North East Regional Computing Program Annual Conference, March 12-14, 2012, Providence, RI. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/nercomp-annual-conference/2012/different-paths-same-goal-how-four-schools-introduced-tablets-campus

Hewitt, A., Johri, N., Dooney, M., Twal, R., & Wagner, S. (2012). Transforming On-Campus Residencies for Online Graduate Students. Presented at the AUPHA Annual Meeting, May 31 - June 3, 2012, Minneapolis, MN.

Hewitt, A., Spenser, S., Twal, R., & Wagner, S. (2011, June). Wikis, Blogs, Second Life: Integrating New Technologies into the MHA Curriculum. Presented at the AUPHA Annual Meeting, June 23 - 26, 2011, Charleston, SC. Retrieved from https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/AUPHA/learning%20guide.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJH5D4I4FWRALBOUA&Expires=1424904024&Signature=Y7%2FQu3NsQ9y8BovJMX0EC%2BgXV8g%3D

Hewitt, A., & Twal, R. (2011). Transforming a Contemporary Health Event into a Case Study. Presented at the 16th Annual TCC Worldwide Online Conference, April 12-14, 2011, Webinar. Retrieved from https://sas.elluminate.com/mr.jnlp?suid=M.28DADBF5A621A402FBAEBE64057022&sid=75

Shannon, J., Reuter, M., & Twal, R. (2010). Ideas and Trends Initiative – Enabling Leaders To Identify And Understand The Impact Of Emerging Ideas And Trends. Presented at the Educause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Jan. 13 - 15, 2010, Baltimore, MD. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/midatlantic-regional-conference/2010/ideas-and-trends-initiative-enabling-leaders-identify-and-understand-impact-emerging-ide

Twal, R. (2009a, March). Engaging Students in a Ubiquitous Computing Environment. Presented at the Teaching Strategies Leveraging DyKnow, Webinar. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/ra77-1hU-ok

Twal, R. (2009b). Engage Students in a Ubiquitous Computing Environment Using DyKnow. Poster Session presented at the Educause Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference, Jan. 7 - 9, 2009, Philadelphia, PA. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/midatlantic-regional-conference/2009/engage-students-ubiquitous-computing-environment-using-dyknow

McDowell, M., & Twal, R. (2009). Integrating Amazon Kindle: A Seton Hall University Pilot Program. Presented at the Educause North East Regional Computing Program Annual Conference, Mar. 9-11, 2009, Providence, RI. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/nercomp-conference/2009/integrating-amazon-kindle-seton-hall-university-pilot-program

Hewitt, A., Spenser, S., Mirliss, D., & Twal, R. (2009). Preparing the Adult Learner for Virtual World Simulations: Best Practices with Online Graduate Students Using a Second Life Scenario. Presented at the 14th Annual TCC Worldwide Online Conference April 14-16, 2009, online. Retrieved from https://sas.elluminate.com/mr.jnlp?suid=M.B6FB967FD8027A67C831364D0BE8AD

Hewitt, A., Spenser, S., Mirliss, D., Ramloll, R., & Twal, R. (2008, December). Teaching with Virtual Worlds, Using Second Life as teaching tool for emergency preparedness. Webinar presented at the National Institute for Technology and Liberal Education, Webinar.

Hewitt, A., Spencer, S., Ramloll, R., & Twal, R. (2008, December). Expanding CERC Beyond Public Health: Sharing Best Practices with Healthcare Managers via Virtual Learning. Presented at the Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication for Pandemic Influenza. Presented at the Society for Public Health Education, Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications for Pandemic Influenza Webinar, Webinar. Retrieved from https://www.sophe.org/sophe/pdf/CERC-Hewittfinal.pdf | http://www.sophe.org/sophe/pdf/Crisis%20and%20Emergency%20Risk%20Communication%20on%20Pandemic%20Influenza-20081204%201904.wmv

Shannon, J., O’Sullivan, S., & Twal, R. (2008). The Implementation of New Technology to Complement the Paperless Delivery of the MBA course Corporate Social Responsibility Presented at the NJEDge.Net Annual Conference, Nov. 20, 2008, Plainsboro, NJ.

Twal, R. (2002). Institutional Transformation: Teacher Education at a Jesuit University. Presented at the American Educational Studies Association Annual Conference, Oct. 30 - Nov 3, 2002, Pittsburgh, PA. Retrieved from http://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B3gMG1aW6GdhZmE0OGU3YmEtNDYxMi00ZDhjLTg5YmMtNWQzZTQ0MjFhNTgy

Frick, T. W., Roberto, J., Korkmaz, A., Oh, J.-E., & Twal, R. (2001). Relate@IU>>>Share@IU: A New and Different Computer-Based Communications Paradigm. In Annual Proceedings of Selected Research and Development [and] Practice Papers Presented at the National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (Vol. 2, pp. 8–17). Atlanta, GA. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED470066.pdf


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