Course Description

LTMS 603: The course focuses on promoting active learning, impacting learning engagement and improving learning outcomes with technology-based activities, games and simulations. Concepts are applied throughout the course as students design engaging learning experiences using current techniques and technologies. The goal of the course is to promote active learning solutions based on proven design and development trends and research-based practices in engagement, game and simulation concepts.

Faculty

Harrisburg

Carrie Calloway
Educator, Curriculum Developer and Trainer

Carrie A. Calloway (B.S. Biology, M.A. Secondary Science Education) is employed as a science teacher in Monongalia County (WV) Schools, as well as an independent consultant for developing and delivering innovative Professional Development programs for educators. Carrie has extensive experience as a curriculum developer and program manager focused on education initiatives for improving K-12 teacher and student knowledge and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with a focus on the use of video games and other interactive technologies in the classroom. In addition to her teaching experience, Carrie has knowledge in web design, utilization and implementation of 21st Century tools and skills, online instructional support and enhancement, video games for teaching and learning, social networking, and web-based educational resources.

IU 13 Lancaster

Fred Griffiths
Technology Integration Coach, Warwick High School

Fred has 15 years of classroom experience teaching all levels of chemistry at the high school level. Those years of rich and diverse experiences taught him many things about discipline, teaching, learning, assessment and motivation. Fred’s teaching style promoted using technological tools for problem solving, creative thinking and collaboration instead of rote memorization. His efforts in that capacity earned him both state and national recognition for integrating technology in his transformed chemistry classroom.

In 2004, Fred earned a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Penn State University to supplement and enhance his teaching practices with research-based instructional designs. He earned his Instructional Technology Certification through Penn State University as well.

In 2006, Fred was hired as a technology integration coach for the Warwick School District, supporting teaching and learning at both the High School and Middle School.  Fred coaches teachers as they integrate technology in their classroom, combining relevant technological tools with research-based pedagogical practices.  Fred is frequently requested as a regional conference presenter, because of his pragmatic approach to technology and his relaxed teaching style.

IU 12 New Oxford

Ryan Sittler
Instructional Technology / Information Literacy Librarian
California University of Pennsylvania

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