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The Digital Learning Group is a team of highly skilled technology professionals who work closely together and with our clients to find the best technology solutions for your needs. With expertise in instructional design, course development, web design, web writing, photography, video, audio, podcasting/vodcasting, data-driven and dynamic web programming, and Flash module creation, we have all the tools to work with you to build the best possible solution to your digital needs.

View a list of our specific software and programming language areas of expertise.

Work with us: contact Joe Mayo-Cullen at 612-624-6177 or culle008@umn.edu.

DLG Staff

Paul Bernhardt, BA
Multimedia Producer
Paul is known widely in the University as a top notch producer and director and is an emerging force in the independent filmmaking community. He is the DLG's source for video, audio, and photography that we use in our websites, modules, and courses. Additionally, he is an editor, writer, photographer, recording engineer, and compressionist. Paul is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Joel Dickinson, M.Ed.
Instructional Designer
Joel is recognized for his efforts in the advancement of multimedia design and development for educational programming. His previous work with the University of Minnesota Extension Service has won several awards and national attention, including being featured in US News & World Report. Joel has a B.S. in Graphic Design and is near completion of the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program with an emphasis in multimedia design and development, both from the University of Minnesota. His work includes educational video production; curriculum design and development; and program identity, packaging, and graphic design. He is also an accomplished music producer with several records that have gained international acclaim.

Jim Harpole
Distance Education Coordinator
Jim has 14 years of experience developing logical systems that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. He develops WebVista courses and their instructional design and is responsible for course management, which includes consultations with faculty, students, and SPH major coordinators. Bernadette is the lead Distance Education staff member. She is a member of the SPH Websters group.

Jason Hill, BS
Multimedia Programmer
Jason has over 10 years of experience designing systems that handle large amounts of data for dynamically generating online content. Early on in the module development process, Jason advises on new technologies and best practices. He has received multiple awards for the educational software he created for PLATO Learning.

Sara Hurley, MFA
Web Coordinator & Web Editor
Sara has 10 years of experience designing websites and writing for the web. She looks at website creation with a total approach--developing site design with structured Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), recommending logical architecture, and advising on best practices for writing online content. Sara is currently planning the MinneWebCon web conference for April 2008 with some of her University colleagues, and has taught media production in Dominican University's Department of Information Management graduate program and composition in the English departments at the University of Minnesota, Brooklyn College, and Kingsborough Community College.

Li Jiang, MS, MS
Educational Technology Specialist
Li is the DLG's lead programmer. He designs and develops dynamic web applications and is a Windows/Linux server and database server admin, ensuring the security and functionality of our systems. Li has been responsible for the creation of robust database systems such as CPHEO's "Gateway" and the School of Public Health's faculty database. He has also developed distance learning applications for streaming audio/video online using Flash/Flash Communication Server technology.

Joe Mayo-Cullen, MBA
Marketing & Business Manager, Centers for Public Health Education and Outreach (CPHEO)
Joe has over 11 years of experience in supervision, project management, and serving the needs of faculty at the University of Minnesota. He supervises the Digital Learning Group, manages its budget, and procures the resources his team needs to get the job done. Joe analyzes potential business development opportunities and works with the CPHEO Management Team to strategically position the DLG for optimal performance. Joe is responsible for overall project management and the day-to-day operations of the team. He reports to senior management and external stakeholders. He works with vendors and negotiates contracts with potential clients.

Peter McLarnan
Multimedia Editor
Peter has 6 years of experience in video production and post production. He is also an experienced videographer, and has been working with Paul Bernhardt since 2006, producing video assets for the DLG.

Judd Mowbray
Programmer/Data Analyst
Judd streamlines and automates the data analysis process--combining, matching, and analyzing large amounts of aggregate data. He creates and codes the ASP applications that power dynamic web content.

Areas of Expertise

• Web Design using Adobe Dreamweaver and Flash
  • Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) Development
• Graphic Design using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Fireworks
• Microsoft Visual Studio
• Video and Audio Editing using Final Cut Pro, ProTools, Audacity, Cleaner and iTunes software
• Blogging
• Podcasting/Vodcasting
• Linux Server
• Database Technology
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • MySQL Server
• Programming Languages
  • ASP
  • ASP.Net
  • PHP
  • Flash ActionScript
  • HTML
  • Javascript
  • XML
  • Perl