Dates:	July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time:	8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:	Harrisburg

Dates:	July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time:	8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:	IU 12 New Oxford

Dates:	July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time:	8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:	IU 13 Lancaster

Dates:	July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time:	8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:	IU 24 Downingtown

Dates:	July 7, 8, 9, Aug 3, 4, 5, Oct 23
Time:	8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location:	Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

Course Description

LTMS 600: This course enables exploration and practice with "Web 2.0" learning technologies and investigates how the integration of these technologies in the classroom can impact teaching and classroom dynamics. A variety of tools for managing information, creating content and collaborating for learning will be explored. Within a peer learning model, students will design, implement and evaluate a classroom activity that incorporates one or more Web 2.0 tools.

Faculty

Harrisburg

James Gates
Corporate Faculty, Consultant, GatesIdeas.com

James began teaching computers in 1983 at the high school level after having taught music for nearly eight years. He has taught many different programming languages throughout his 33 years teaching career, his favorite being C++. He has also taught courses in Personal Computing and Hypermedia using Hypercard. In the early ‘90’s Jim began teaching a course about the Internet. At that time he founded a Macintosh User Group for teachers called CAMELOT and served as its President for six years.

In 1999 Jim moved to the middle school environment where he worked with the Social Studies and Science teachers to integrate computers into their curriculum. Jim started his "Computer Tips" in 1993 and they were shared daily with teachers and administrators in several school districts. When Jim moved to the Intermediate Unit as their Instructional Technology Trainer, he created his blog called, "Tipline - Gates Computer Tips" and was able to share ideas and new technologies with a much larger audience.

Jim has won both a National Gold and National Bronze Award for a column he wrote for Child Guide Magazine. His blog won the 2007 Edublogs Award for the Best Resources Sharing Blog. He served as President of the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo & Conference (PETE&C) Committee for 2007-2008. Jim was presented with the 2009 Pioneer Award from the PA Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT) in recognition of his lifetime leadership role in instructional technology. Jim's blog has recently been listed on the Top Online University Review web site as one of the top 50 blogs for e-learning tools and tips.

Jim has a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg University. He is currently working with the "21st Century Teaching and Learning Program" (formerly Classrooms for the Future (CFF)) in PA that provides assistance to teachers to develop 21st Century skills and integrate technology throughout their curriculum. Jim held the position of Instructional Technology Trainer for eight years with the Capital Area Intermediate Unit. In November 2008, Jim started his own consulting company called "Gates Ideas" where his goals and objectives are to promote best practices of technology integration in the classroom.

IU 12 New Oxford

Michelle Krill
Instructional Technology Coach, South Western School District

Michelle began her educational career as a 2nd and 3rd grade classroom teacher. After 5 years in the classroom, she moved out of the classroom to become the elementary technology liaison, providing just in time, job embedded and ongoing professional development for teachers, staff, and administration. In fall 2007, Michelle became the Classrooms for the Future coach at South Western High School to assist teachers with integrating grant funded equipment into the curriculum. Currently, Michelle has returned to her role as the K-5 Instructional Technology Specialist, working with elementary teachers to integrate technology into existing curriculum activities in a relevant and meaningful manner.

Michelle worked as a systems analyst for a private computer firm prior to becoming an educator, obtained her M.Ed from Wilmington College in 1996, and most recently completed course work to obtain state certification as an Instructional Technology Specialist. In addition, Michelle is pursuing her supervisory certification through a joint program offered by Johns Hopkins University and the International Society for Technology in Education.

In addition to her work with the South Western School District, Michelle was recognized as a Google Certified Teacher in 2008, presents locally and statewide on topics of instructional, educational technology and is a member of the Corporate Faculty for Harrisburg University.

IU 13 Lancaster

Jeff Rothenberger
Secondary Technology Coordinator, Secondary Media Coordinator, 21st Century Teaching and Learning Coach, Warwick School District

Jeff Rothenberger received an A. S. degree in Elementary Education from Wesley College and his B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University. He graduated from Widener University with a M. Ed. Degree and received his Principal Certification, and Supervisory Certification of Curriculum and Instruction from Widener University as well. Mr. Rothenberger recently received the Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate from Penn State University.

Mr. Rothenberger began his work as the Secondary Technology Coordinator with the Warwick School District in 2002 and has added many more responsibilities as an instructional technology coach through the Classrooms for the Future initiative and Secondary AV Coordinator.

Prior to joining the Warwick staff, Jeff began his career with the Solanco School District. His work at Solanco consisted of 22 years as a regular education classroom teacher and 2 years as their technology integration specialist k-12.

In addition to his work in the k-12 environment, Jeff has presented and conducted hands-on workshops at many conferences and workshops. He is always exploring different ways curriculum and instruction could be modified to best meet the needs of all students.

IU 24 Downingtown

Kristin Hokanson
Instructional Technology Coach Classrooms for the Future, Upper Merion Area School District

Kristin Hokanson spent 13 years as an elementary teacher and was recognized as a state level Keystone Technology Integrator. She left the classroom when she was selected as the Technology Integration Coach at Upper Merion Area High School in King of Prussia, PA for Pennsylvania's Classrooms for the Future Initiative. Her Hands Across PA project was recognized with distinguished honors for SIGTEL's Online Learning Award in 2005.

Mrs. Hokanson obtained her M.Ed from Cabrini College in 1997, and recently completed course work to obtain state certification as an Instructional Technology Specialist through Penn State University. In addition, Kristin is pursuing her K-12 Principal certification through Edinboro University's online certification program. She is also an online learning facilitator for Pennsylvania's e-Learning for Educators through EdTech Leaders Online

In addition to her work in schools, Kristin is the South East Regional Director of Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communication and Technology. Kristin is actively involved in technology integration at local, state, and national levels, giving numerous workshops and presentations on variety of topics. As Affiliated Faculty with Media Education Lab at Temple University one of Kristin's primary goals is to help teachers to develop a greater understanding of media literacy and digital responsibility. A STAR Discovery Educator, and Google Certified Teacher, Kristin maintains The Connected Classroom Blog and Wikispace and focuses her work on creating collaborative learning opportunities for teachers and students.

Southern Maryland Higher Education Center

Alice Anderson
Doctoral Candidate, Learning & Performance Systems, The Pennsylvania State University

Alice Anderson received an A. S. degree and a B. S. degree in computer studies from the University of Maryland and an M. S. degree in Management of Information Systems from Shippensburg University. Combining her love of computing with her love of learning, she enrolled in an education doctoral program at the Pennsylvania State University where she was awarded the prestigious Academic Computing Fellowship to support her research on web tool design enhancements for course management systems. Currently she is completing research requirements for the PhD in Instructional Systems Design. Her dissertation topic is focused on the use of Web technologies to support self regulated learning.

In addition to her work in education technology, Alice was recognized by her hometown Chamber of Commerce as the 2002 Volunteer of the Year for her part in establishing business-supported classroom technology grants for the school district. She has lead numerous faculty development workshops for integration of technology into classrooms and for many years she taught software application courses.

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