Rate My Professor Angel Madiedo

In 2023, Madiedo joined 115 Palm Beach State College faculty members in earning a nationally recognized credential in online teaching excellence, co-endorsed by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education (ACE). This distinction resulted from completing the ACUE Effective Online Teaching Practices course, comprising 25 modules based on research in cognition and adult learning. Key topics include designing effective online course content and assessments, creating productive learning environments, applying active learning techniques, encouraging higher-order thinking, and using assessments to inform instruction. Madiedo has also contributed to college initiatives promoting innovative technologies, participating in the inaugural event showcasing 3D printing's transformation of PBSC programs. There, he emphasized its value in machining by enabling prototype creation to identify and resolve design flaws before production. He has noted the sector's growth, stating there is 'huge demand right now' for machinists skilled in critical thinking, problem-solving during equipment malfunctions, and precision part fabrication, with PBSC's program enabling students to 'walk into a job on day one and deliver.' His academic background consists of a high school diploma.