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| Savilla Banister (email) | Julia Matuga (email) |
| Diana Garver (email) | Ohio Northern University |
| Radika Gajjala (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Judi Horchler (email) | Firelands |
| Robin Kratzer (email) | Defiance College |
| Sister Mary Jaculin Manders (email) | Lourdes College |
| Pat Ritchey (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Julie Rogers (email) | Firelands |
| Nancy Sattler (email) | Terra Community College |
| Berhane Teclehaimanot (email) | University of Toledo |
| Mary Ann Studer (email) | Defiance College |
| Martin White (email) | Northwest State University |
| Kathy Attwood (email) | Owens Community College |
| Lawerence Baines (email) | University of Toledo |
| Pam Bechtel (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Khani Begum (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Karen Bleeks (email) | Northwest State Community College |
| Dan Brahier (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| JoAnn Burkhardt (email) | Defiance College |
| Sue Carter (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Deb Cieka (email) | Owen Community College |
| Lessie Cochran (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Cynthia Conaway Mavroidis (email) | Northwest State Community College |
| Fred Coulter (email) | Defiance College |
| Sandra Crosser (email) | Ohio Northern University |
| Connaught Cullen (email) | Terra Community College |
| Kate Dailey (email) | Bowling Green State University - Firelands |
| Debbie Dalke (email) | Defiance College |
| Ron Dannemiller (email) | Terra Community College |
| Stacey Dudley (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Janet Emerine (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Melissa Faber (email) | Northwest State Community College |
| Joy Ferkel (email) | Terra Community College |
| Vinnie Gajjala (email) | Tiffin University |
| Allison Goedde (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Ed Harrington (email) | Terra Community College |
| Cindy Gillespie Hendricks (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Julie Hopkins (email) | Northwest State Community College |
| Tracy Huziak-Clark (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Acy Jackson (email) | Terra Community College |
| Mark Jarvis (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Woosik Jung (email) | Bluffton University |
| Diane Kaiser (email) | Defiance College |
| Ron Keiffer (email) | Ohio Northern University |
| Pam Krompak (email) | Owens Community College |
| Jean Kujawa (email) | Lourdes College |
| Stephen Langendorfer (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Sheldon Lovejoy (email) | Terra Community College |
| Spiro Mavroidis (email) | Defiance College |
| Trinka Messenheimer (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Mitch Miller (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Carol Plimpton (email) | University of Toledo |
| Carrie Rathsack (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Michael Romanowski (email) | Ohio Northern University |
| Noreen Schaifer-Faix (email) | Defiance College |
| Alexander Sidorkin (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Tammy Starr (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Carol Strebar (email) | Terra Community College |
| Mark Templin (email) | University of Toledo |
| Judy VandenBroek (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Lesley Wadsworth (email) | Terra Community College |
| Susan Wajert (email) | Defiance College |
| Judy Williams (email) | Bowling Green State University - Firelands |
| Alyson Wilson (email) | Bowling Green State University - Firelands |
| Rick Worch (email) | Bowling Green State University |
| Philip Xie (email) | Bowling Green State University |
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Savilla I Banister |
Academic Degrees |
B.S. in Elementary Education, Southwest Missouri State University M.S. in Elementary Education, Indiana University Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies and Multimedia Technology, Indiana University |
Position |
Assistant Professor, School of Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Human Development, BGSU |
Courses Taught |
Computer Utilization in Early and Middle Childhood Classrooms Hypermedia in Education,I & II Research in Education The Curriculum |
Areas of Expertise |
Classroom Technologies Qualitative Research and Digital Data |
Research Interests |
Electronic portfolios, Computers in the K-12 classroom, Digital data and research processes, Multimedia |
Current Research Project(s) |
Digital Storytelling, Technology Integration in Urban Schools, Technology Integration in the Higher Education Classroom |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Give students authentic experiences that will impact their ability to effectively integrate technology in their classrooms. |
Interested in Collaboration |
Of course! |
Why participating in cTC? |
I was asked to help design and facilitate the project. It is very exciting to collaborate with so many faculty members from various campuses. I am learning so much from this experience. |
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Theresa Eishen |
Academic Degrees |
Associate of Applied Science with major in Electronics Bachelor of Arts with Major in Organizational Management |
Position |
Assistant Dean, Arts and Sciences Academic Division |
Courses Taught |
Credit Courses: Computer Fundamentals, Non-credit courses: Introduction to Computer Use, Intermediate Computer Use, Microsoft Access 2003 - 3 modules Also administer the Distance Learning Online Orientation |
Areas of Expertise |
Technology - Using computers |
Research Interests |
Online Teaching and Learning and Technology in the Classroom |
Current Research Project(s) |
None at this time |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Teach online courses, Develop online teaching and learning courses, Enhance the distance learning orientation |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes, especially online teaching and learning projects. |
Why participating in cTC? |
To encourage faculty who are not using technology in their curriculum. To help those faculty that are using technology to expand their uses of technology. |
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Diana Garver |
Academic Degrees |
Ed.D. in Leadership Studies, BGSU M.A. in Reading, Language Arts & Literature, OSU B.S. in Elementary Education, OSU |
Position |
Assistant professor of Education |
Courses Taught |
Foundations of reading, Integrate Language Arts, Teaching Phonics, Diagnosis & Correlation of Reading Difficulty (undergraduate) Advanced Reading in the Content Ares, Reading & Literature (graduate) |
Areas of Expertise |
Reading, Childrens Literature, Language Arts |
Research Interests |
Teacher reflection, collaboration |
Current Research Project(s) |
TQP, classroom teachers and their reflective process during the implementation of new content |
Professional Teaching Goals |
I would like to positively impact Ohio Northern's teachers candidates to help enable them to effectively teach their students . |
Interested in Collaboration |
Collaboration interests deal with the infusion of technology with reading instruction or literature. |
Why participating in cTC? |
I want to participate in any project that might help me to better teach my teacher candidates. |
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Rahdika Gajjala |
Academic Degrees |
BA (1982) – Nizam's College – Osmania University , Hyderabad , India M.A. (1993) Corporate Communications – Duquesne University , USA Phd. (1998) Rhetoric and Communication – University of Pittsburgh , USA |
Position |
Associate Professor,Dept of Interpersonal Communication, School of Communication Studies, Bowling Green State University |
Courses Taught |
Grad: Computer Mediated Communities; Humanistic research Methods; Undergrad: Computer-mediated Cultures and Organizations; Performing Digitally Mediation Identities; Computers and Community; Intercultural Communication; Human Communication (IPC 201) |
Areas of Expertise |
Cyberculture, Feminist Theory, Qualitative Research methods, Internet research, Postcolonial Theory, Media Studies, Critical Rhetoric |
Research Interests |
Cyberculture, Feminist Theory, Qualitative Research methods, Internet research, Postcolonial Theory, Media Studies, Critical Rhetoric, Critical Pedagogy |
Current Research Project(s) |
I am involved in an ongoing project on “Digitally Mediating the classroom” for which I have had internal grants from CTLT and CITE in the past. |
Professional Teaching Goals |
To continue to develop courses that integrate technology and explore the use of technology within society. |
Interested in Collaboration |
Very much so |
Why participating in cTC? |
To understand, share and learn from others doing innovative projects integrating technology in the classroom. |
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Judi Horchler |
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Academic Degrees |
Ashland Univ. Ed.D., BGSU MA History, Ohio U. BSEd. History Political Science |
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Position |
Part-Time Asst. Prof. BGSU Firelands |
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Courses Taught |
EDTL 302 (Computer Utilization in the Classroom) |
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Areas of Expertise |
Technology Integration, Assistive Technology, Interactive Distance Learning |
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Research Interests |
IVDL and assistive technology |
Current Research Project(s) |
Just my own |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Complete a teacher efficacy scale for IVDL |
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Interested in Collaboration |
Yes |
Why participating in cTC? |
It is critical for teachers to learn this in college as it is very difficult to train teachers once in the classroom (comes from 30 years in K-12 education) |
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Robin Kratzer |
Academic Degrees |
Master of Education, BGSU Bachelor of Education, Defiance College |
Position |
Instructor of Education, Defiance College Co-Director Teaching and Academic Growth Center |
Courses Taught |
Instructional Technology for Education Majors, Foundations of American Education, Spreadsheets for Business Majors, Freshman Seminar |
Areas of Expertise |
Technology Integration in the Classroom |
Research Interests |
None at this time |
Current Research Project(s) |
None at this time |
Professional Teaching Goals |
To help future teachers learn effective ways to teach all students in their classroom including through the use of technology |
Interested in Collaboration |
Possibly |
Why participating in cTC? |
I feel it is important that college faculty model the integration of technology in the classroom for future teachers and also to collaborate with others in my field on ways they are integrating technology in their classrooms. |
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Sister Mary Jaculin Manders |
Academic Degrees |
MA in English BGSU PhD in Curriculum and Instruction UT June 2006 |
Position |
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Assessment |
Courses Taught |
Technology for Teachers, High School Methods |
Areas of Expertise |
Any techie stuff, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office |
Research Interests |
Just that – the effective use of technology in education! I am also interested in studying the use of computers in increasing the attention span of students with learning disabilities |
Current Research Project(s) |
Only on my own |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Complete my PhD |
Interested in Collaboration |
Certainly! This is a key group for good research! |
Why participating in cTC? |
I have a high interest level in technology AND its effective use in education |
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Pat Ritchey
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Academic Degrees |
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Position |
Lecturer |
Courses Taught |
Computer Utilization for Early and Middle Childhood Teachers Computer Utilization for Adolescent/Young Adult Teachers Various Technology Courses for Masters Degree Students |
Areas of Expertise |
Handheld Technologies,Digital Technologies for Math and Science Teaching |
Research Interests |
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Current Research Project(s) |
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Professional Teaching Goals |
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Interested in Collaboration |
Yes. |
Why participating in cTC? |
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Julie Rogers |
Academic Degrees |
Currently pursuing a degree in Educational Technology Bachelor of Liberal Studies, BGSU Firelands- Emphasis in Computer Science, Communications and Sociology Associate of Arts, BGSU Firelands - Emphasis in Computer Programming Technology and Communications |
Position |
Director of Technology Support Services |
Courses Taught |
EDTL 302, a Variety of CS, Technology Workshops |
Areas of Expertise |
Technology, Computer Utilization |
Research Interests |
Technology, Photography |
Current Research Project(s) |
None |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Train educators to utilize technology within their curriculums. |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes |
Why participating in cTC? |
The project focused on my professional goals of assisting educators in integrating technology into their classrooms |
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Nancy Sattler |
Academic Degrees |
BS, mathematics; M.Ed., post-secondary education, mathematics emphasis; Ph.D., higher education major, educational technology minor, research and measurement, minor. |
Position |
Dean of Arts and Sciences |
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Courses Taught |
Intermediate Algebra (on-line) |
Areas of Expertise |
On-line education, web pages |
Research Interests |
Interactions that occur in distance classes |
Current Research Project(s) |
In July 2004, I completed a research study of teacher perceptions of interactions that occur in on-line developmental mathematics courses at two-year colleges. |
Professional Teaching Goals |
To create better methods of distance education instruction. |
Interested in Collaboration |
Sure! |
Why participating in cTC? |
To network with other institutions and to mentor Terra faculty and give them an opportunity to integrate more technology into their classes |
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Mary Ann Studer |
Academic Degrees |
B.S. (individualized studies – comprehensive science), M.S. (space studies) |
Position |
Assistant Professor of Physical Science |
Courses Taught |
Physics I & II, Geology, Conceptual Physical Science, Intro to GIS, Earth and the Cosmos (physical science class for non-science majors) and Global Civilizations I & II |
Areas of Expertise |
Physical science |
Research Interests |
My current interests lie in the field of integrative studies and techniques for teaching within a global framework. |
Current Research Project(s) |
None |
Professional Teaching Goals |
I would like to increase effectiveness in the classroom by increasing the level of engagement within the courses I teach. I want to stimulate the students to be intentional learners. I would also like to work in and inspire more interdisciplinary initiatives on our campus |
Interested in Collaboration |
possibly |
Why participating in cTC? |
I see technology infusion is a way for me to be more creative with course assignments and design. Increased technology is a path for me to engage my students (given their comfort level with a wide variety of technologies) |
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Berhane Teclehaimanot BTecleh@UTNet.UToledo.Edu |
Academic Degrees |
Ph. D. Educational Technology\Curriculum and Instruction, The University of Toledo, 1990 M. Ed. Educational Technology (Media Management), The University of Toledo, 1986 B. A. Geology, Saint Louis University, May, 1982 A. A. Liberal Arts, Saint Louis Community at Forest Park, 1979 |
Position |
Assistant Professor |
Courses Taught |
Computer Courseware Development, Educational Computing: Productivity Tools, Masters Research Seminar in Educational Technology, and others |
Areas of Expertise |
Technology Integration, Teacher Education |
Research Interests |
Technology Integration in K-12 Schools, Professional Development and Technology |
Current Research Project(s) |
Professional Development for Higher Ed Faculty in Technology Integration |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Establish a vision of the future related the integration of technology into teacher education. |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes. |
Why participating in cTC? |
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Martin White
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Academic Degrees |
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Position |
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Courses Taught |
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Areas of Expertise |
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Research Interests |
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Current Research Project(s) |
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Professional Teaching Goals |
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Interested in Collaboration |
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Why participating in cTC? |
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Academic Degrees |
PhD - PETE from Ohio State University M. Ed - BGSU BS Ed - BGSU |
Position |
Assistant professor at BGSU school of HMSLS |
Courses Taught |
KNS 247 Intro to Teaching PE KNS 312 Instructional Strategies |
Areas of Expertise |
Secondary Physical Education Professional Development in Service PE Teacher Prep |
Research Interests |
Integration of technology in Pre service preparation of teachers. Teacher change |
Current Research Project(s) |
Action research |
Professional Teaching Goals |
To improve and maintain high quality physical education programs and to prepare high quality physical educators |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes!! |
Why participating in cTC? |
To continue research focus |
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Khani Begum |
Academic Degrees |
BA, MA, PhD in English Literature |
Position |
Associate Professor in English |
Courses Taught |
Multiple courses at the undergraduate and graduate level. |
Areas of Expertise |
Modern and contemporary and post colonial literature and theory |
Research Interests |
Research within my areas of expertise |
Current Research Project(s) |
Video documentary project on Muslim Women of Toledo |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Teach students use of video technologies and editing |
Interested in Collaboration |
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Why participating in cTC? |
To incorporate video use and production in classes in order to teach students those skills. |
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JoAnn Burkhardt |
Academic Degrees |
BS, MA, PhD |
Position |
Assistant Professor of Education, McMaster Fellow |
Courses Taught |
Graduate and undergraduate teacher education Qualitative Research methods |
Areas of Expertise |
Math & Science EDOC Qualitative research methods Professional reflection |
Research Interests |
Undertrained teachers in Southeast Asia |
Current Research Project(s) |
Training programs for under trained teachers internationally |
Professional Teaching Goals |
To continue to learn how to integrate technology with instruction |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes |
Why participating in cTC? |
To continue to learn how to integrate technology with instruction |
Lessie Cochran |
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Academic Degrees |
Ph.D., Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis, The Ohio State University |
Position |
Associate Professor, School of Intervention Services, EDHD |
Courses Taught |
Educational EDIS 431/531, Teaching students with special needs; EDIS 654, Behavior and classroom management; and EDIS 655, Applied and advanced behavior management |
Areas of Expertise |
Special Education: all areas of disabilities/exceptionalities; Behavior management strategies/interventions; Multicultural issues in education |
Research Interests |
Same as my areas of expertise above plus prenatally drug/alcohol exposure; increase of faculty of color in higher education and in K-12 special education classes. |
Current Research Project(s) |
Yes, investigating the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements in the state of Ohio and comparing it to the requirements of other states. |
Professional Teaching Goals |
To incorporate more technology into my classes without it being so problematic |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes, if topic is of interest to me or related to my research interests |
Why participating in cTC? |
To gain more expertise with using various technological options for use in teaching and K-12 classrooms |
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Sandra Crosser |
Academic Degrees |
PhD in Education Organization & Administration |
Position |
Professor |
Courses Taught |
Developmental Psychology, Early Childhood Education |
Areas of Expertise |
Early Childhood |
Research Interests |
Entrance age fears and coping strategies Age at Kindergarten and later impacts |
Current Research Project(s) |
Correlation of emotional development and age of entrance of summer birthdate children |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Advocate for children |
Interested in Collaboration |
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Why participating in cTC? |
Professional growth |
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Kate Dailey |
Academic Degrees |
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Position |
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Courses Taught |
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Areas of Expertise |
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Research Interests |
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Current Research Project(s) |
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Professional Teaching Goals |
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Interested in Collaboration |
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Debbie Dalke |
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Academic Degrees |
PhD |
Position |
Associate Professor |
Courses Taught |
Introduction to Psych Memory & Cognition Research Methods Tests & Measurement |
Areas of Expertise |
Psychology |
Research Interests |
Child Development and Social Psychology |
Current Research Project(s) |
None on my own, student driven |
Professional Teaching Goals |
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Interested in Collaboration |
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Why participating in cTC? |
Learn PowerPoint Learn how to scan images to digital format |
Ron Dannemiller |
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Academic Degrees |
MA - Sociology |
Position |
Adjunct instructor |
Courses Taught |
SOC 201: Fundamentals of Sociology |
Areas of Expertise |
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Research Interests |
culture, social psychology and service learning |
Current Research Project(s) |
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Professional Teaching Goals |
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Interested in Collaboration |
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Why participating in cTC? |
To participate as a researcher |
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Vinnie Gajjala |
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Academic Degrees |
Ph.D Economics |
Position |
Assistant Professor |
Courses Taught |
Managerial Economics, Managerial Finance, Statistics |
Areas of Expertise |
Economics & Finance |
Research Interests |
Collaboration processes, Privitazation in Transition Economies, Regional Economics |
Current Research Project(s) |
Globalization processes in Indian software companies, link between private & public investment in Northwest Ohio, Privatization in Romania |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Be an excellent teacher |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes |
Why participating in cTC? |
To get to know more bout the use of technology tools in pedagogy |
Ed Harrington |
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Academic Degrees |
BA & MA in Music Composition |
Position |
Coordinator of Music, Terra State Community College |
Courses Taught |
Music Theory, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Humanities |
Areas of Expertise |
Music & Humanities |
Research Interests |
Critical thinking & Distance Learning |
Current Research Project(s) |
Yes, cTC. |
Professional Teaching Goals |
Development of Educational Leadership |
Interested in Collaboration |
Yes |
Why participating in cTC? |
I participated in this project to further improve the effectiveness of my distance learning and classroom courses. |
Julie Hopkins |
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Academic Degrees |
BS-Natural Science |
Position |
Instructor/Lab Manager |
Courses Taught |
Biology/Microbiology |
Areas of Expertise |
Ecology, bacterial enumeration, identification |
Research Interests |
Bacterial ecology/host parasite relationships |
Current Research Project(s) |
None |
Professional Teaching Goals |
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Interested in Collaboration |
Yes |
Why participating in cTC? |
To more effectively teach science in the more technogically integrated world. |
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Acy Jackson |
Academic Degrees |