Theta announces Dr. Mark E. Deschaine, Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi, to join Metachain Advisory Council
We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Mark E. Deschaine, Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi, has now joined the Metachain Advisory Council.
Dr. Mark E. Deschaine is an Associate Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, Dr. Deschaine helps prepare future school and district educational leaders in the MA, EdS, EdD, and PhD degree programs. Mark did his doctoral studies at Western Michigan University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Educational Leadership. Mark is the Editor of the Journal of Contemporary Research in Education (JCRE). He also serves as a Research Fellow with the Michigan Virtual Learning Research Institute (MVLRI). Dr. Deschaine’s research agenda examines the ways theory, technology, policy, and processes support educational leaders in their implementation of effective differentiated programs and instruction for all students.
Dr. Deschaine has been a long-time supporter of Theta, organizing community groups such as the Theta Research Squad and advising projects like Symbiote Creatives and ThetaCon. As an advisor for Theta he is focused on educational initiatives such as an upcoming program to increase the Theta developer community in preparation for Theta Metachain launch in December, as well as how to use Theta Video API for distribution of educational and classroom videos. He is also researching methods of using NFTs to certify educational credentials.
“It is a pleasure to continue to work with the Theta Labs team to help move blockchain, Theta Metachain, and Web 3.0 technologies into the educational arena.” said Dr. Deschaine. “We are exploring the utilization of transformational technologies such as Theta Video API to assist with the provision of differentiated learning opportunities for all students, young and old.”
Welcome to the Theta Advisory Council, Dr. Deschaine!
