TUSTIN, Calif., Dec. 22, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- T.H.E. Journal has announced today the appointment of several prominent leaders in educational technology to T.H.E.'s Editorial Advisory Board, effective Jan.1, 2004.
The 11 new appointees include representatives from leading educational technology organizations and government institutions as well as from all levels of academia, from pre-school through graduate school.
"Our new editorial board will bring fresh perspectives and leadership to T.H.E. Journal in its mission to provide high-quality, credible editorial content as the premiere educational technology publication," said Dr. Geoffrey H. Fletcher, Editor-in-Chief of T.H.E. Journal. "The board not only reflects our readers, but also it brings together forward-looking leaders who are shaping the technology and education field for the future. All are educators working directly in K-12, higher education or are serving in professional organizations or government."
A complete listing of the new board members is below. More detailed information on the new appointees can be found at: http://www.thejournal.com/magazine/EditorialAdvisoryBoard.cfm.
2004 T.H.E. Journal Editorial Advisory Board Members:
Helen Anderson Senior Director of Computer and Educational Services School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Pennsylvania Ann Boyle Assistant Superintendent Scottsdale (Ariz.) Unified School District Cathy Burden, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Union (Tulsa, Okla.) Public Schools Robert A. Carlson Director of Management Services Council of the Great City Schools (Washington, D.C.) Christopher Dede, Ed.D. Timothy E. Wirth Professor of Learning Technologies Harvard University D. Michael Eason Executive Director Florida Educational Technology Corporation (FETC) Allen Glenn, Ph.D. Professor of Curriculum and Instruction and Dean Emeritus of the College of Education University of Washington Don Knezek, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Steven A. Sanchez, Ph.D Analyst, Senate Education Committee New Mexico State Legislature Jackie Shepperson, Ed.D. Technology Bond Program Manager Richardson (Texas) Independent School District Gilbert Valdez, Ph.D. Chief Officer - Technology, Mathematics and Science, Learning Point Associates/NCREL
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T.H.E. Journal, founded in 1972 as Technological Horizons in Education, is the original and foremost publication dedicated to covering the application of technology to the learning process. Covering the entire education market, from K-12 through higher education, T.H.E. Journal reaches key policy makers and those involved in or influencing the technology decision-making process. The magazine offers in-depth articles and case studies on high-tech applications from leading educators, new product information and special issues highlighting specific technologies. The magazine is published 12 times per year and reaches more than 160,000 educators worldwide (controlled circulation; BPA audited). T.H.E. Journal serves as the foundation of a rapidly expanding suite of information-based products and services offered by the company. For more information, visit www.thejournal.com or call 714-730-4011.
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