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“Changing Curriculum for Adults with New Media,” written for Media Literacy magazine 2009

For the past five years, I have taught “Intro to Computer Graphics” to college students. Specifically, the class teaches logo design, photo-manipulation, surreal digital art, illustration and typography. When I started teaching at Northampton Community College, it was my first encounter with older students.  Many middle-aged students (males and females 35-65) were returning to the classroom either for their jobs or for leisure.  At times, I saw a look of frustration and intimidation as they worked on their art projects, glancing around the room and watching the younger, computer savvy students click away at their keyboards with ease.  Imagine the technology changes middle-aged adults have observed in their lifetime.  Since the 1950’s, there has been constant evolution in regards to electronics and computers with many adults having trouble keeping up with the technology.  I began to ask questions regarding what would help middle-aged adult students learn computer graphics better? Website

"Visual Culture" currently writing 2008

When developing curriculum for a online class, there are key compotents that I believe can help to turn "an easy online class" to a successful, strong forcoming class. Website

"Best Practices for Online Classes" currently writing 2010

When developing curriculum for a online class, there are key compotents that I believe can help to turn "an easy online class" to a successful, strong forcoming class.