Daniel Piedra currently serves as an assistant director at McMaster University’s Centre for Continuing Education in Hamilton, Ontario. He oversees online course design and development offered within the center. He completed his Bachelor of Education and Master of Science at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and is currently working on a PhD in Education from Brock University. His research interests lie in exploring quality of online learning, the use of non-traditional assessments, alternate digital credentials, and student empowerment.