Mark Frydenberg

Mark Frydenberg is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Information Systems at Bentley University. He serves as director of the CIS Learning and Technology Sandbox (cissandbox.com) and focuses on integrating emerging technologies into education. His roles include teaching Python, Web Trends, and Emerging Technologies, while researching topics like AI literacy, e-learning, and immersive education.

Education: Mark holds an MS from Northeastern University.

Research Interests: His work emphasizes leveraging VR/AR, AI, and collaboration tools to enhance learning. Key areas include digital literacy, metaverse education, and global open educational projects like TalkTech. He explores how technologies like blockchain and IoT can be taught through project-based learning.

Articles Trends: His recent publications focus on VR-enhanced learning, AI adoption in academia, and metaverse course design. He consistently addresses digital competency gaps among students and international tech collaboration.

• Presidential Faculty Fellow (2024-2025)

Advising/Grants: No specific advising roles or grants listed, though his Sandbox initiative likely involves student projects. His TalkTech project involves international student co-creation of VR resources.

Labs/Teams: Leads the CIS Learning and Technology Sandbox, an innovative space for experimenting with emerging technologies in education. This lab supports projects in agile methodologies, digital tool prototyping, and immersive learning environments.