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Gannon University - Education

Associate Professor at Gannon University
Higher Education
Leighann
Forbes
Erie, Pennsylvania Area
Teacher educator with over 25 years experience in K-12 education and higher education. Basic education experience includes classroom teaching (science) and designing professional development programs, induction programs, and mentoring programs for a suburban school district. I have also taught in a Pennsylvania charter school where I worked with teachers to integrate technology and library resources throughout the curriculum. In higher education I have taught foundations of education, adolescent literature, science methods, planning and managing the classroom, psychology of learning and teaching, first year seminar, leadership seminar, secondary methods, adolescent development, child development, and instructional technology courses. In addition, I have worked with teacher educators in a professional development capacity to increase the integration of technology throughout a teacher education program through a focus on differentiated instruction.

My doctoral dissertation examined the state of development of technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) in teacher educators as they integrate telecollaborative activities into instruction. It is my goal to continue research on the development of TPACK in teacher educators in order to provide a high quality, relevant educational experience for our teacher candidates.

Specialties: Instructional design, teacher mentoring, professional development for educators, development of teacher knowledge (including technological pedagogical and content knowledge)

Experience

  • Benjamin Wiley Charter School

    Information Literacy and Technology Instructor

    Teacher and technology integration specialist at an urban charter school.

  • Gannon University

    Associate Professor

    Program Coordinator for Middle Level and Secondary Education Programs and Coordinator of First Year Seminars. Also charged with unit assessment responsibilities and full time teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs.

    Also engaged in service to on Liberal Studies, Learning Outcomes, Scholarly Release Time, and Carnegie Engagement Committees. Involved in search committees and a variety of outreach projects. Outreach projects included the Martin Luther King Center After-School Program, St. Peter Cathedral School Literacy Initiative, and Urban Erie Community Development Corporation After-School Outreach Program. Involved with students and teachers from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of education in the greater Erie area.

  • Gannon University

    Provide input on music, choreography, basics, and costuming for the Gannon University Indoor Color Guard.

  • Slippery Rock University

    Instructor

    I taught in the Secondary Education/Foundations of Education program. My courses included FYRST Seminar, Introduction to Education, Production and Utillization of Instructional Technology, Technologies for Instruction, and Student Teaching Supervision.

  • Iroquois School District

    Teacher

    Teacher in middle level education specializing in science. Professional development chairperson, curriculum coordinator, middle level team leader, technology mentor teacher, and other duties.

Education

  • Gannon University

    ITS Certificate

    Instructional Technology
    Instructional Technology Specialist Certificate

  • Gannon University

    Associate Professor


    Program Coordinator for Middle Level and Secondary Education Programs and Coordinator of First Year Seminars. Also charged with unit assessment responsibilities and full time teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Also engaged in service to on Liberal Studies, Learning Outcomes, Scholarly Release Time, and Carnegie Engagement Committees. Involved in search committees and a variety of outreach projects. Outreach projects included the Martin Luther King Center After-School Program, St. Peter Cathedral School Literacy Initiative, and Urban Erie Community Development Corporation After-School Outreach Program. Involved with students and teachers from diverse backgrounds to improve the quality of education in the greater Erie area.

  • Gannon University


    Provide input on music, choreography, basics, and costuming for the Gannon University Indoor Color Guard.

  • Duquesne University

    EdD

    Instructional Technology
    Instructional Technology Doctoral program

  • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

    MEd

    School Administration
    Dual major BS Environmental Science/Earth Science and BS Secondary Education (science)

Publications

  • Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, and its correlation with Noel-Levitz measures.

    Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3), 61-68.

    Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, in First Year Seminar courses and potential correlation with Noel-Levitz measures on the College Student Inventory.

  • Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, and its correlation with Noel-Levitz measures.

    Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3), 61-68.

    Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, in First Year Seminar courses and potential correlation with Noel-Levitz measures on the College Student Inventory.

  • Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules

    Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules.

    Article documenting the creation of online classroom support modules to provide ongoing support for first through third year educators through distance mentoring.

  • Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, and its correlation with Noel-Levitz measures.

    Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3), 61-68.

    Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, in First Year Seminar courses and potential correlation with Noel-Levitz measures on the College Student Inventory.

  • Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules

    Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules.

    Article documenting the creation of online classroom support modules to provide ongoing support for first through third year educators through distance mentoring.

  • Situating TPACK in the Teacher Knowledge Base: Creating a Shared Theoretical Vision.

    In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 5048-5053). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

    A theoretical paper expanding on the contexts which influence development of TPACK.

  • Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, and its correlation with Noel-Levitz measures.

    Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3), 61-68.

    Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, in First Year Seminar courses and potential correlation with Noel-Levitz measures on the College Student Inventory.

  • Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules

    Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules.

    Article documenting the creation of online classroom support modules to provide ongoing support for first through third year educators through distance mentoring.

  • Situating TPACK in the Teacher Knowledge Base: Creating a Shared Theoretical Vision.

    In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 5048-5053). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

    A theoretical paper expanding on the contexts which influence development of TPACK.

  • Documenting experiential learning in higher education: The case for digital mashups.

    In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.) Proceedings of E-LEARN 2013 - World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (586-590). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

    Presentation on the introduction of video editing in literacy and diversity courses and the unexpected outcomes. Creativity, higher order thinking, and increased student engagement were noted.

  • Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, and its correlation with Noel-Levitz measures.

    Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3), 61-68.

    Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, in First Year Seminar courses and potential correlation with Noel-Levitz measures on the College Student Inventory.

  • Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules

    Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules.

    Article documenting the creation of online classroom support modules to provide ongoing support for first through third year educators through distance mentoring.

  • Situating TPACK in the Teacher Knowledge Base: Creating a Shared Theoretical Vision.

    In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 5048-5053). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

    A theoretical paper expanding on the contexts which influence development of TPACK.

  • Documenting experiential learning in higher education: The case for digital mashups.

    In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.) Proceedings of E-LEARN 2013 - World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (586-590). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

    Presentation on the introduction of video editing in literacy and diversity courses and the unexpected outcomes. Creativity, higher order thinking, and increased student engagement were noted.

  • Greening the teacher preparation curriculum.

    Metropolitan Universities Journal, 20(4), 87-104.

    Article provides detail about creating a new major in middle level education including the integration of a civic action model through three service learning courses. The curriculum and courses are designed to encourage teacher candidates to continue practices post-graduation.

  • Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, and its correlation with Noel-Levitz measures.

    Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges, 28(3), 61-68.

    Exploration into reproduction literacy, an aspect of digital literacy, in First Year Seminar courses and potential correlation with Noel-Levitz measures on the College Student Inventory.

  • Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules

    Ongoing support for novice educators: Online classroom support modules.

    Article documenting the creation of online classroom support modules to provide ongoing support for first through third year educators through distance mentoring.

  • Situating TPACK in the Teacher Knowledge Base: Creating a Shared Theoretical Vision.

    In R. McBride & M. Searson (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2013 (pp. 5048-5053). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.

    A theoretical paper expanding on the contexts which influence development of TPACK.

  • Documenting experiential learning in higher education: The case for digital mashups.

    In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.) Proceedings of E-LEARN 2013 - World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare & Higher Education (586-590). Chesapeake, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

    Presentation on the introduction of video editing in literacy and diversity courses and the unexpected outcomes. Creativity, higher order thinking, and increased student engagement were noted.

  • Greening the teacher preparation curriculum.

    Metropolitan Universities Journal, 20(4), 87-104.

    Article provides detail about creating a new major in middle level education including the integration of a civic action model through three service learning courses. The curriculum and courses are designed to encourage teacher candidates to continue practices post-graduation.

  • Mentoring and Technology Integration for Teachers

    in: Technology Literacy Applications in Learning Environments

    Co-authored article on models for mentoring users toward technology literacy and curriculum integration.

Positions

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

    Member

    Conference presenter on assessment technologiesurn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

  • Association for Middle Level Education

    President NW Region (2011-2014)

    urn:li:fs_position:(ACoAAAF-yaoBN0iSQPnxWYLhBL-I7RBmZSM2NKI,39573117)

EDCR 104

2.3(3)

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MLED 201

3.3(2)

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