In 1993, he developed the first Public Speaking course delivered exclusively online, as well as both the Interpersonal Communication and Organizational Communication courses. He continues to teach and conduct research in the area of Human Communication and Technology, particularly in regard to the effects of technology on human thinking, artificial intelligence, and social change. He is currently Co-Chair of Program Planning for the Human Communication and Technology Commission of the National Communication Association. <dwignall@svsu.edu>