Considered as a pioneer in the implementation of Competency-Based Learning Models, Dr. John Cano is a prestigious engineer specialized in Educational Technology. In this sense, he has devoted most of his professional career to implement innovative digital tools to improve both the quality of teaching and the classroom experience.

In this way, he has contributed to the adoption by numerous academic institutions of advanced technological tools such as online learning systems, automated assessment equipment or digital collaboration devices. Thanks to this, teachers have been able to offer immersive experiences that have improved the assimilation of complex terms in areas such as Mathematical Sciences, Physics or Chemistry. At the same time, it has provided numerous open educational resources and digital libraries to boost academic research.

Another of his main achievements is to have led the “School Kids Investigating Language in Life and Society” program. Through this initiative, she has been able to engage students in the analysis of language within their communities. This has enabled students to become more aware of the impact of communication on civic life, while acquiring cross-cutting skills such as critical thinking.

He has also balanced this work with his role as a researcher. In fact, he has published a variety of articles on subjects such as virtual learning activities, intercultural dialogue or children's gaming experience with Nintendo Labo. As such, he has developed several cutting-edge pedagogical approaches that have optimized access to a variety of free teaching resources. In the same vein, it has created different hybrid environments that have significantly improved interaction between teachers and students. Committed to educational excellence, he has participated in multiple conferences to facilitate the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies.

• Director of University-Community Liaisons at the University of California, Berkeley, United States
• Coordinator of Instructional Technology at Gervirtz Gaduate School of Education, Santa Barbara

• Instructional Content Developer at Instructional Design Intern, Santa Barbara

• Instructional Designer at UCSB Collaborate Student Support Center, California

• Instructional Designer at the American University Corporation, Colombia.

• Doctor of Philosophy with a major in Education, University of California, Santa Barbara

• Master of Arts in Education, University of California, Santa Barbara

• Master's Degree in Technology Education from the University of the North

• B.S. in Engineering with a major in Computer Science from the University of the North