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Josh Murdock

Manager - Adult Services at Orange County Library System

Josh Murdock has had a diverse range of work experiences. Josh has served as the Department Head of Technology & Education at the Orange County Library System since 2018. In this role, they oversee the trainers and course development team, offering various technology and fiber arts courses to different age groups.

Prior to this, Josh worked at Valencia College since 2004, holding multiple roles. Josh was an Associate Professor, teaching courses on teaching and learning theory, as well as social networking for job search. Josh also served as the IT Manager for Instructional Design Services, responsible for leading a team that helped non-academic departments in designing and implementing web-based courses. Josh worked as an Instructional Designer & Developer, assisting faculty and staff in course development and training. Additionally, they managed Learning Support Services, coordinating various support centers and leading the use of instructional technology.

In 2010, Josh started their own venture, ProfessorJosh.com, where they served as the Editor in Chief and Owner, creating unique content related to education, technology, social media, and startups. Josh also took on the role of Chief Technology and Education Officer at FLBlogCon since 2012, focusing on implementing technologies, developing educational opportunities, and promoting partnerships and branding.

Earlier in their career, Josh worked as an Adjunct Professor at Seminole State College of Florida and as a Coordinator of Public Functions and Senior University Union Program Specialist at the University of Central Florida. Josh also had various roles at Seminole State College, including Educational Services Evening Paraprofessional, Admissions Assistant, and The Learning Center Computer Tutor.

Overall, Josh Murdock's work experience spans a wide range of roles in the education and technology sector, showcasing their expertise in instructional design, training, technology implementation, and content creation.

Josh Murdock's education history is as follows:

From 1997 to 1999, they attended Seminole State College of Florida and obtained an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies.

From 1999 to 2001, they enrolled at the University of Central Florida and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Public Administration.

From 2002 to 2004, they pursued a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership - Higher Education Student Personnel Administration at the University of Central Florida.

In 2007 and 2008, they returned to the University of Central Florida to complete a Master of Arts degree in Instructional Technology and also obtained a Graduate Certificate in E-learning.

In terms of additional certifications, they received the following:

- In June 2010, they became a DiSC Certified Trainer through Valencia College.

- In June 2010, they also obtained the Digital Professor certification from Valencia College.

- In January 2015, they completed the Agile Project Management certification offered by The eLearning Guild.

- In March 2016, they acquired the Advanced Storyline 2 certification from The eLearning Guild.

- In March 2017, they earned an xAPI certification from The eLearning Guild.

- In March 2018, they obtained the LEGO Serious Play - Solving Complex Problems certification from The eLearning Guild.

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