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Michael Ruffini, Ed.D., associate professor of educational technology, was recently invited to present the technology topic “Screencasting to Engage Learning Using Camtasia”, at the From My Classroom to Yours Conference at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (March 14, 2012).

In addition, he presented a paper, “Creating Custom Multimedia Animations in PowerPoint,” and a Poster Session (Diigo as Research and Collaborative Classroom Tool) at The Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C), a statewide annual event that provides quality presentations, workshops and programs focused on technology in the educational field.

Scholarship 2011

December — Ruffini, Ed.D., and Vi Supon, Ed.D., professor of education were invited to present a paper, “Social Bookmarking Using Diigo,” at the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association (PSTA) on Dec. 1, 2011, at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center.

September — Ruffini, Ed.D., presented a paper and technology workshop entitled, “Designing Dynamic Animations with PowerPoint”, at the 43rd Annual Conference of the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA) on Sept. 29, 2011. The conference was hosted by The Richard Stockton College.

September — Ruffini, Ed.D., published an article in Educause Quarterly, “Classroom Collaboration Using Social Bookmarking Service Diigo”.

September — Ruffini, Ed.D., published an ebook (Pearson Publishing) entitled, “Designing Virtual Field Trips.”

June — Ruffini, Ed.,D., presented a three-hour technology workshop at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). The ISTE National Conference was held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia (June 25-29). ISTE is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders engaged in advancing excellence in learning and teaching through innovative and effective uses of technology.

Scholarship 2010

July — Ruffini, Ed.D., associate professor of educational technology presented a paper entitled, “Designing Virtual Field Trips,” at the ED-MEDIA World Conference on Educational Multimedia, & Telecommunications on July 2 in Toronto, Canada.

March — Ruffini, Ed.D., presented a paper, Educause Quarterly — "Creating Animations in PowerPoint to Support Student Learning and Engagement," at the The Pennsylvania Educational Technology Expo and Conference (PETE&C) which is a statewide event that provides quality programs focused on technology in the educational field.

March — Ruffini, Ed.D., presented a paper, “Creating Dynamic Animations in PowerPoint”, at the From My Classroom to Yours Annual Conference, which offers teachers, technology coordinators, and educational administrators the opportunity to share “best practices” for teaching and learning. The Conference was held at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.

April — Ruffini, Ed.D., presented, “Creating Dynamic Animations with PowerPoint” at the Villanova University Technology Expo, which is a an opportunity for the regional education community to see the latest technology, learn from informative keynote speakers and connect with peers to find solutions and best practices.