Dr. David Niguidula is Founder of Richer Picture / Ideas Consulting, an educational research and development firm based in Providence, RI. David leads the software R&D for Richer Picture and provides professional development for schools. Our current topics include:* Digital Badges and Portfolios* Individual Learning Plans* Virtual Lockers for college admissions* Teacher Portfolios* Data Dashboards* Project-Based Learning* Curriculum Maps He is best known for his work on digital portfolios in K-12 schools, leading the first research project on the topic while at Brown University's Coalition of Essential Schools.Through his development of the Richer Picture platform, David has assisted hundreds of districts and states as they create proficiency-based requirements and implement new assessment practices.

Most recent publication: "Demonstrating Student Mastery with Digital Badges and Portfolios," published by ASCD, 2019.

Research on educational technology applications for school transformation, including leading the first research on digital portfolios (1992-1997).

Research Assistant at Educational Technology Center: a consortium of research institutions and school districts, focused on the use of computer applications in math and science (including specific courses in programming, geometry and physical science).