About EdTech
EdTech:
Educational technologies in support of teaching, learning, and scholarship. Some highlights of our programming include:
- Workshops on technological tools to enhance teaching and learning
- Events designed to enhance digital literacy
- Guest speakers on select educational technology topics.
- Project and Instructional design consultation
- Just in time training for classroom technologies
- Classroom visits to support faculty in content specific digital tools
Currently the EdTech Team is remote.
Meet the EdTech Team:
James H. Johnson Jr., Ph.D.
DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY AND IT FOR EVENTS & CONFERENCES
Email: jhj2@stmarys-ca.edu
Education:
Ph.D. Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (Mass Communications and Media Arts)
M.A.Ed California State University, Long Beach (Educational Technology and Media Leadership)
B.S. California State University, Long Beach (Criminal Justice: High-Tech Crime)
Focus on:
- Instructional Design/Instructional Technology
- Curriculum Development/Higher Education
- Staff Development/Program Development
- Research Methods and Technology
- Technology Enhanced - Learning
- Educational Media
- Digital Humanities
- Alternative Media
Rae Peralta
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER
Email: aperalta@stmarys-ca.edu
Education:
B.A. University of California, Davis (Psychology)
B.A. University of California, Davis (Rhetoric and Communications)
Quality Matters APPQMR Certificate
Focus on:
- Project Management
- Technical Writing
- Moodle (Learning Management Systems)
- Google Apps
- Audio and Video Production
- Web conferencing
- Technical writing
- Systems Analysis
- Quality Assurance
- Web Conferencing
- Web Design
Carl Thelen
EDTECH CONSULTANT
Email: cthelen@stmarys-ca.edu
Education:
M.A. Sacramento State University (Educational Technology)
B.A. University of California, Berkeley (History)
Quality Matters APPQMR Certificate
Focus on:
- Flipping the classroom
- Interactive content and display
- Hybrid courses both synchronous and asynchronous
- Wireless classroom display
- GSuite
- Online learning
Sami Al-Asfour
EVENTS AND CONFERENCES MANAGER
Email: saa3@stmarys-ca.edu
Education:
B.A. Saint Mary's College (Media Studies)
Focus on:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Video Production
- Wedding Videography
- Tourism Video Production
- Student Mentoring
- LCD Projector troubleshooting
Robert Limon
ACADEMIC MEDIA PRODUCER
Email: rwl3@stmarys-ca.edu
Education:
B.A. University of California, Berkeley (Media Studies)
Extron Certified
Focus on:
- Event and Conferences Technology Planning
- Training and Tech Support
- Classroom Technology Trainer
- A/V Systems Design and Operation
- Video Producer (FCP editor, Pro Videographer, Screencasts, Live-Stream video)
- Web Design (BAVC Certified)
Shannon Barbero
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Email: smb27@stmarys-ca.edu
Education:
M.A. University of San Francisco (Special Education)
B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder (Psychology)
B.A. University of Colorado, Boulder (Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences)
Assistive Technology Specialist Certificate
Education Specialist Credential
Focus on:
- Instructional Design
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Technology
- Assistive Technology
- Accessibility