Dr. Ryan L. Schaaf is an associate professor of educational technology at Notre Dame of Maryland University and faculty at Johns Hopkins University. He was recently selected as the inaugural 2023 Outstanding Higher Education Award winner by the Maryland Society for Educational Technology for advancing excellence in teaching and leading with technology. He was previously nominated for Maryland Teacher of the Year and received the Dr. Hickey Award for technology leadership. He is the author of seven books involving digital-age learning and assessment. His text, Reinventing Learning for the Always-On Generation, received an IPPY Award for its contributions as a resource for educators. Ryan’s research interests include online and blended learning, digital game-based learning, educational reform, learning design, and learner agency. In his spare time, Ryan is a K-12 substitute teacher, workshop facilitator, and consultant.