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September , 2007 --- Marsha Gladhart

• Congratulations to the new MEds in Educational Technology
• Fall Classes Underway!
• ED Tech Graduate & Student News
• Faculty News
• New Administrative Assistant for ED Tech

The following candidates completed their Master of Education in Educational Technology degrees during the 2006-2007 academic year:

Tim Andrew
Mary Ellen Anderson
Michelle Barton
Marilyn Burgess
Alan Degener
Tommy Heinrich, Jr.
Jeffrey Johnson
Leland Monroe
Marc Roland
Lynda Van Winkle

• ED 230: Introduction to Educational Technology for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Robin Johnson.
• ED 628: Technology in Instructional Design for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Cheryl Johnson
• ED 635: Thinking about Technology for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Marsha Gladhart.
• ED 670: Planning for Technology for 3 credit hours: Instructor is Tony Baylinson

Plan now for Spring classes:

• ED 628: Technology in Instructional Design for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Cheryl Johnson
• ED 632:  Classroom Internet Integration for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Tom McKenna
• ED 668:  Educational Technology Leadership for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Marsha Gladhart
  
• ED 673: Educational Applications of Networking for 3 credit hours.
  
• ED 698: Master's Portfolio for 3 credit hours. Instructor is Marsha Gladhart
  

Frank R. Clark, teacher, Canyon Springs High School and the Leadership and Law Preparatory Academy, Superintendent's Schools, was promoted to the position of coordinator II, Instructional Web Designer, Virtual High School, Superintendent's Schools, effective May 7, 2007.

Kathy Sharp has a new job as the music teacher for Wasilla Middle School. Kathy hopes to continue her work with the interactive Promethean whiteboard after receiving advanced training this last year.

Mary McCaffrey, a second and third grade teacher at the Skagway City School, has been named Alaska History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Preserve America.

Tony Baylinson, Distance Education Director for the PACE Statewide Correspondence School and UAS School of Education Adjunct was recently honored by being chosen as an Apple Distinguished Educator for 2007. The program, which began in 1994 and now includes over 1000 educators worldwide, is focused on educational leadership and excellence. The program seeks to recognize educators who integrate technology in their learning environments in meaningful ways, enhance the professional development of these educators, and create a community of educators to share experiences, projects, and ideas. Apple Distinguished Educators serve as advocates of best practice, advisers on the realities of integrating technology into learning environments, and authors of authentic work including exemplary lesson ideas and technology rich content items. Tony traveled to Monterey and Cupertino, California, this summer to participate in the Apple Summer Institute. Held at the CSU Monterey and the Apple Campus, the institute was organized to welcome new ADEs, share the vision of the program, and begin team-building through group project assignments. Tony hopes to share the wealth of resources and other program benefits with fellow educators, parents, and students in Alaska through his work for the UAS School of Education and the PACE Statewide Correspondence School.

Marsha Gladhart, Program Coordinator, was awarded the 2007 University of Alaska Southeast Excellence in Service Award at Fall Convocation. Marsha served as the chair of the Teaching, Technology & Learning Roundtable, Co-Facilitator of the Faculty Development Seminars, member of the Graduate Committee, member of the MYUA Steering Committee, and participated in service activities to the community at large.

Hooray! After four months without an administrative assistant for our program, the SOE has hired Naomi Piehl in a new position that will include the position that Kathy Fagerstrom once filled as our administrative assistant. Naomi has worked for the SOE for a year now and we are very fortunate to have her assigned to our program.

All education programs through the School of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, a performance-based teacher accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education recognized by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.