Speaking Engagements, Publications & Media
AI Literacy & AI Access with Dr. Jodie Penrod. (June 2026) Transform Your Teaching Podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-literacy-and-ai-access-with-dr-jodie-penrod/id1671635367?i=1000770113550.
Built to Collaborate: How Smart Spaces are Changing How We Work & Teach. (October 2025). Built Together Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dppXQ0pNVHqmroLfUX5d5
Privacy & Power: The Role of Tech in Relationships. (October 2025) Root for Each Other: A Branches Podcast. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1589563/episodes/18048763-privacy-power-the-role-of-tech-in-relationships
Beyond the Plagiarism Panic: Rethinking Learning and Leadership in the Age of AI. (August 2025) Adobe Webinar. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=BjwOglT0PtI.
Salesforce Education Summit Panel. (March 2025). Attain Partners [In-Person Event]
AVIXA Power Hour: Accessible AV Designs for Learning Spaces. (March 2025) https://xchange.avixa.org/posts/learning-spaces-power-hour-accessible-av-designs-for-classrooms
Under pressure: Higher education it leaders cope with new priorities, larger projects and tighter budgets. (February 2025) Paper Library: Training for State and Local Government. (n.d.). https://papers.govtech.com/Under-Pressure%3A-Higher-education-IT-leaders-cope-with-new-priorities%2C-larger-projects-and-tighter-budgets-143627.html
Anft, M. (2024, December). The Evolving College Classroom. https://connect.chronicle.com/the-evolving-college-classroom.html
Penrod, J. (12 June 2024) Reimagining Equitable Learning in an Hybrid + AI World. InfoComm 2024, Las Vegas, NV.
Transform your teaching: Episode (15 March 2024). Generative AI Applied with Dr. Jodie Penrod. (15 March 2024). https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bce6882
Howe, J., Olson, M., Penrod J., Young, B. (2023) Higher Education: OCI Drives Innovation to Meet C-Suite and Strategic Goals. Oracle Cloud World 2023, Las Vegas, NV, United States. Content Catalog - Sessions (oracle.com)
Chiono, K., Dewyea, K., Kivin, L., Penrod, J. (2023) Customer Panel: Blazing a New Trail with Education Cloud. Dreamforce 2023, San Francisco, CA, United States.
Douglas, J., Hicks, J., Mackie, T., Newson, V., Penrod, J. (14 July 2023) Trend Forecast: Learning Spaces. InfoComm 2023, Orlando, FL.
Adkins, K., Becher, S., Douglas, J., Penrod, J., Riddle, M., Vogel, A. (14 July 2023) Broadcasting for Educational Environments. InfoComm 2023, Orlando, FL.
Penrod, J. M. (2023). Considerations for Implementing and Supporting Hybrid and HyFlex Learning in a Higher Education Institution [Doctoral dissertation, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1680004578352423
Audusseau, L., Cohen, B., Penrod, J. (16 March 2023) Building Robust Digital Infrastructures for Evolving Education Environments. [Virtual Conversation].
Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education, A division of e.Repulic.
Penrod, J. M. (22 February 2023). Hybrid Learning and Space Reimagination: Optimizing Access and Equity to Promote Student Success. Educause Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2023/2/hybrid-learning-and-space-reimagination-optimizing-access-and-equity-to-promote-student-success
Ament, C., Penrod, J. (27 October 2022) Staying Relevant: Designing Hybrid Learning Spaces to Promote Student Success and Equity. EDUCAUSE 2022, Denver, CO, United States.
Penrod, J. (9 June 2022) Using Classroom Technology Design to Create an Equitable Hyflex Learning Experience. InfoComm 2022.
Barnhardt, C., Mowrer, A., Penrod, J., Williams, A. (29 April 2022) People, Process, & Technology: Establishing A System Strategy For Longitudinal Medical Education. AACOM Educating Leaders Conference 2022.
AV Technology (30 March 2022). The AV Technology Manager's Guide: The Class of 2022 Higher Education AV/IT. pp.12-13.
https://issuu.com/futurepublishing/docs/avs08.digital_march_2022?fr=sZjQ1YjQ3NzcxMDk
Penrod, J. (25 March 2022) Staying Relevant: The Importance of Incorporating Hyflex Learning into Higher Education Strategy. Educause Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2022/3/staying-relevant-the-importance-of-incorporating-hyflex-learning-into-higher-education-strategy
Penrod, J. (17 November 2021) The Impact of Learning Space Design on Learner Experience and Collaboration. Educause Review. https://er.educause.edu/articles/2021/11/the-impact-of-learning-space-design-on-learner-experience-and-collaboration?fbclid=IwAR0usJhx_vRB5i56kBcii4dHXd3H3TXQJFYdey_D1hoEE3LJxhLWqO17Wi8
Penrod, J. Way, J., Ramlatchan, M. (27 October 2021) Trend Forecast: Learning Spaces. InfoComm 2021.
Penrod, J., Wenderoth, K., Wright, I. (27 October 2021) Case Study: Creating a Multi-Site, Multi-Opportunity Active Learning Environment. InfoComm 2021.
Barnard, B., Braun, L., Penrod, J., Singh, R. (23 September 2021) Classroom of the Future. Avixa Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association.
Darling, L., Penrod, J., Way, J., Barnard, B. (20 September 2021) Learning Tech Managers Power Hour: Project Management For Tech Managers. Avixa Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association. https://www.avixa.org/training-section/webinars/Details/learning-tech-managers-power-hour-project-management-for-tech-managers
Penrod, J., Makosky, J. (22 April 2021) Beyond the Bricks: Using Technology to Transform the Medical Education Learning Experience. AACOM Educating Leaders Conference.
Burns, S., McCormack, M. (15 September 2020) Fall Planning for the New Normal: Moving Higher Ed Online, Adapting Institutions: Three Case Studies. EduCause. https://www.educause.edu/ecar/research-publications/fall-planning-for-the-new-normal-moving-higher-ed-online/adapting-institutions-three-case-studies
Feldman, M. Flashner, L., Henry, M., Penrod, J. (28 July 2020) COVID-19 Impact on Education Expert Panel [Webinar]. T1V. https://www.t1v.com/webinar/covid-19-impact-on-education-expert-panel
Penrod, J., Wenderoth, K. (2 April 2020) Beyond the Bricks: Creating a Multi-Site, Multi-Campus Active Learning Environment [Webinar]. T1V.
https://www.t1v.com/webinar/beyond-the-bricks
education & Certifications
Ph.D. Instructional Technology, Ohio University - May 2023
M.S. Systems Engineering, Missouri University of Science & Technology - 2007
B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 2004
2023 - PROSCI Change Management Certification
2022 - Micro-credential: Data Governance Essentials, Educause
2021 - Micro-credential: Designing Hyflex Courses to Support Multimodal Learning Environments, Educause
2019 - ITIL-Foundation Certificate, PeopleCert
2019 - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSS-BB), Purdue University
2012 - Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (PMI)
2010 - Certified Professional in Health Information Management Systems (CPHIMS), HIMSS
awards
2025 - Anthology's Leading Change Award - Marshall University Information Technology & Marshall Online
2024 - Tambellini Group Future Campus Honorable Mention for Operational Efficiency Using AI