Reed Dickson

A headshot of Reed Dickson smiling in a zip-up jacket standing in Tucson.

Director for Online Faculty Experience & Innovation at PimaOnline

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  • Tucson, Arizona

Reed Dickson is a seasoned educator, writer, and designer with over 25 years of experience spanning college and K-12 education. Currently, he serves as the Director for Online Faculty Experience and innovation at PimaOnline, where his expertise in online pedagogy, instructional design, and educational technology comes to the forefront. Reed is renowned for his engaging teaching style in courses like composition, creative nonfiction, poetry writing, and literature and his leadership in organizing the PimaOnline Educators' Conference.

With a rich background in education, Reed formerly directed a K-12 teacher education program at Teachers College, Columbia University, bringing a wealth of knowledge in faculty development, teacher education, and instructional design. His approach to professional learning is characterized by a user experience (UX) perspective, focusing on human-centered design and "innovations of meaning."

As a fervent advocate for student-centered learning and faculty-centered praxis, Reed has facilitated hundreds of workshops, merging educators' fundamental beliefs with modern teaching techniques, course design, and EdTech practices. In addition to his teaching and leadership roles, Reed also contributes as a writer on education and EdTech product design and advises EdTech startups, colleges, and K-12 school districts. Reed Dickson's multifaceted career reflects his commitment to enhancing the educational landscape through innovative teaching methods, thoughtful design, and effective leadership.

Reed’s Previous Speaking Experience

Reed Dickson is a distinguished keynote speaker recognized for his compelling presentations at major educational and technology conferences. His speaking engagements include notable events such as the OLC Accelerate, Educause Annual Conference, AACU Meetings, ITC eLearning Conference, POD Network Conference, D2L Fusion, Modern Language Association (MLA) Convention, and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention. Reed has captivated hundreds of audiences by blending insightful educational frameworks with personal narratives from his extensive experience in teaching and educational technology.

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