Domenic Screnci

Dr. Screnci retired recently from Boston University workforce development for Information Services and Technology. He also worked in this capacity as Chair of the AVIXA Foundation. He is the former Senior Advisor for Digital Learning and Innovation and Executive Director for Educational Technology, Training, and Outreach in Information Services and Technology at Boston University.  He served the university as an educational technologist, instructional systems designer and integrator, instructional designer, curriculum developer, and producer of curriculum materials for traditional and new media-based educational projects. Dr. Screnci has a Master’s Degree in Educational Media and Technology and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Teaching from Boston University. He has 40+ years of experience in the field of educational technology and biocommunications.

Dr. Screnci is also the co-founder and advisor for Boston University’s online Master of Science Health Communications Program and Certificate in Visual and Digital Health Communication. He has taught an instructional design course at Boston University’s School of Public Health called “Teaching Public Health” that is now made available in a book, Course Design for Public Health: A Competency-Based Approach. As an adjunct faculty member at the University of Massachusetts/Boston in the Master’s level Instructional Design Program, Dr. Screnci developed and offered a variety of courses over his tenure there, including a Visual Literacy and Information Design course. He taught the course for 12 years, and because of his passion for photography, information design, and visual learning is still an active lecturer on the topic.

After presenting and teaching throughout my career, people who know me today might not believe that when I started my journey, I was shy, self-conscious and intimidated to stand up in front of others to speak. My experience is why I am so passionate about this topic. Public speaking and professional presentation skills are especially important and will contribute significantly to career success in many fields, particularly in communications. My goal in the Professional Presentation course I teach is to provide students with the information and resources they need and to create a safe space for students to practice while providing constructive feedback. This is the best way for someone to gain the confidence and skills they need to be successful. I encourage students to be authentic in their pursuit of this goal.