Curriculum Vitae

Rosemary W. Skeele, Ed.D.

Educational Studies Department

College of Education and Human Services

Seton Hall University

Ed. D. New York University 1979 Educational Communications

M.S. University of Wisconsin 1968 Audiovisual Communications

B.A. New Jersey City State University 1967 Art Education

New Jersey Educational Media Specialist (K-12)

Teacher of Art (K-12)

New York Educational Media Specialist (K-12)

1973-Pres. Seton Hall University

College of Education and Human Services

Professor

Current Director, Graduate Program in Instructional Design & Technology

Director, Certificate Programs in Information Technologies

Director, Educational Media Specialist MA & State Certification

Director, CEHS Computing Courses

Grant Director, Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology

Past Director, Graduate Studies and Special Programs

Director, CEHS Computing and Technology

Director, Continuing Professional Education

Director, Educational Media Center

Other

Registered Professional Development Provider #1233

                                            Goals 2000 Technology Consultant for:

                                            Orange Board of Education, Orange, NJ

                                            Irvington Board Of Education, Irvington, NJ

                                           Technology Consultant & Faculty Development:

                                            Lenape Valley Regional High School, Stanhope, NJ

                                            Hopatcong School District, Hopatcong, NJ

                                            Montclair TEAM Preschools, Montclair, NJ

                                            Watchung Hills Regional High School

1968-1973 Jersey City State College

Center for Media and Technology

Assistant Director

2002   Linda Ward Gupta Award for Excellence in Scholarship

1997 Regent's Award for teaching excellence.

1996 University Merit Award for service.

Grants (Initiated, wrote, and directed)

1999 Award 1.05 million dollars – US Department of Education to Prepare Tomorrow’s Teachers to use Technology, 1999 – 2002

1997 Award - $8,000 Johnson & Johnson for computing equipment

1996 Award - $45,000 3 year Curriculum Development Initiative Grant, Education Information Exchange

1994 University Research Council Summer Grant

1992 Award Provost's grant for computing equipment for improvement of teaching

Skeele, R. W., & Middleton, D. (2004). New Use for a Familiar Tool: A Blackboard-Linked ePortfolio. In Society for Applied Learning Technology (Ed.), Proceedings of New Learning Technologies Conference.  Warrenton, VA: Society for Applied Learning Technology.

Skeele, R. W. & Sardone, N. B. (2003) (In press). AT - Attention: Integrating accessibility awareness and computer-related assistive technologies in teacher preparation programs. In J. Willis et al. (Eds.), Technology and Teacher Education Annual 2003 (pp. ). Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education and Allyn and Bacon.

 Schrum, L., Skeele, R.W., & Grant, M. (Winter, 2003). One College of Education's effort to infuse technology: A systemic approach to revisioning teaching and learning. Journal of research in technology and education. 

Skeele, R. W. & Stefankewicz, G. (2002). Blackbox in the sandbox: The decision to use technology with young children. Educational Technology Review, 10(2). Available at http:// http://www.stardustdreams.net/aace/etr/etrnewstructure/issue3/current.cfm

Daly, J. K., Schall, P. L., & Skeele, R. W., (2001). Protecting the right to teach and learn: Power, politics, and public schools. New York: Teachers College Press, Columbia University.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1999). Needed Reflections in an electronic classroom. The Docket: Journal of the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies, Spring-Summer.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1999). Symbiosis: University/school partnerships. Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, 23-32. (Selected from Conference Proceedings for publication)

Skeele, R. W. (1999). Technology and rebirth: Opening the world of wonder through insightful pedagogy. In M. King (Ed.), Proceedings of the Center for Catholic Studies Summer Seminar 1999.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1999). Symbiosis: University/school partnerships. In Society for Applied Learning Technology (Ed.), Proceedings of consortia building and industry support for implementing instructional technology in schools (pp. 1-7). Warrenton, VA: Society for Applied Learning Technology.

Skeele, R. W. (1998). Using the computer for research. In K. T. Henson, Writing for professional publication: Keys to academic and business success, (pp. 189 -191). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Skeele, R. W. (1998). Technology and pedagogy: A professional approach to curricular change in English and language arts education. Journal of the NCTE Assembly on Computing in English, 1 (2), 39-44.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1997). Technology, pedagogy, and academic freedom: a democratic paradigm for teaching in the 21st century. In J. Willis et al. (Eds.), Technology and teacher education annual 1997 (pp. 354-357). Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education and Allyn and Bacon.

Schall, P. L., & Skeele, R. W. (1995). Creating an ecological system for learning: Exploiting the home computer. The Educational Forum, 50 (3), 244-249.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1995). Pre-service teacher education: A common ground for educational reform and technology. In T. Sechrest, M. Thomas, & N. Estes (Eds.), The 12th International Conference on Technology and Education: Vol. 1. Leadership for creating educational change: Integrating the power of technology (pp.218-220). Orlando, FL: University of Central Florida.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1994). The Censorship of pedagogy: An issue of academic freedom. Chapter in T. Warren (Ed.), Promising practices, (pp. 176-185). Colorado Springs: Assn. of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1994). Multicultural education: An action plan for school library media centers. School Library Media Quarterly, 22 (2), 83-86.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1993). Empowering children through home computing: Technical possibilities and social realities. In N. Estes & M. Thomas (Eds.), Tenth International Conference on Technology and Teacher Education: Vol. 1. Rethinking the roles of technology in education (pp. 223-225). Cambridge: Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Skeele, R. W. (1993). Technology and diversity: Resolving computer equity issues through multicultural education. In Technology and Teacher Education Annual 1993. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Skeele, R. W. (1992). The social and ethical implications of computers in the classroom. In Technology and Teacher Education Annual 1992. Charlottesville, VA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.

Skeele, R. W., and Ognibene, R. (1990). Computers and the Schools: Unused and Misused. Journal of the Association of Teacher Educators, XII (2), 68-72.

Skeele, R. W., Carr, V. & Middleton, D. (2005, October 20).  Measuring Institutional Success: An ePortfolio for Accreditation and Assessment Outcomes. Poster Presentation at EDUCAUSE 2005, Orlando, FL.

       Skeele, R. 2005, September 24. The Undiscovered Country: Do You Know What’s Out There on the Web presented at CEHS Literacy Conference 2005 – Joining Hands for Best Practices in Literacy, South Orange, NJ.

 Skeele, R. (2005, March 18). Effective Teaching with Technology. Seminar for Faculty Development at Passaic County Community College, Paterson, NJ.

Skeele, R.W., Devlin-Scherer, R., & Trotta, H. (2004, November 12). The ePortfolio: A Multifaceted Tool. Paper presented at the 10th Sloan-C International Conference on Asynchronous Learning Networks, Orlando, FL.

Skeele, R. W. & Sardone, N. B. (2003, March) (Accepted). AT - AT Attention: Integrating Accessibility Awareness and Computer-Related Assistive Technologies in Teacher Preparation Programs. Paper presented at the International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Albuquerque, NM.

Skeele, R.W. (2002, October). The partnership experience: Common needs and shared strengths. Paper presentation at EDUCAUSE 2002, Atlanta, GA.

Skeele, R.W. et al. (2001, April 28). Who's driving the bus in the basic speech communications course: Technology or content? Panel at the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) Convention, New York, NY.

Skeele, R.W. & Schrum, L. (2002, April). Reflections on one PT3 grant: Realization of goals an insights for the future. Poster presentation at America Educational Research Assn (AERA), New Orleans, LA.

Skeele, R.W. & Schrum, L. (2002, April). Community partnership and technology: Catalyst for reflection and change in teacher education. Paper presented at American Educational Research Assn (AERA), New Orleans, LA.

Skeele, R.W. (2001, August). Technology: Catalyst for reflection and change in higher education. Paper presented at EDUCAUSE 2001, Indianapolis, IN.

Skeele, R. W. (2001, August). Technology: Catalyst for reflection and change in teacher preparation. Panel presentation at the PT3 Grant Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.

Skeele, R. W. & Schrum, L. (2001, April). Re-Visioning Learning in a College of Education: The Systemic Integration of Computer-Based Technologies. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.

Skeele, R. W. & Daly, J. K. (2001, March). Challenges to freedom: Power, politics, and public schools. Paper presented at the 32nd Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies, Boston, MA.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (2000, November). Protecting the Right to Teach and Learn: Power, Politics, and Public Schools. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Annual Convention, Milwaukee, WI.

Skeele, R. W. & Daly, J. K. (2000, October). Implementing University/School Technology Partnerships. Paper presented at the Maryland State Teachers Association Annual Convention, Ocean City, MD.

Skeele, R. W. & Stefankiewicz, G. (2000, October). Black Box in the Sandbox: The Decision to Use Technology with Young Children. Paper presented at the New Jersey Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Somerset, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. & Daly, J. K. (1999, November). "Oh What a Tangled Web We Weave…" Teaching About Critical Human Issues in Computing. Paper presented at the New Jersey Council for the Social Studies and The New Jersey Geographic Alliance Annual Fall Conference, Iselin, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. & Szepkouski, G. M. (1999, October). Professional Transformation: Emerging Technologies for the OT Professional. Paper presented at the 26^th Annual Conference of the New Jersey Occupational Therapy Association, Edison, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. & Daly, J. K. (1999, July). Symbiosis: University/school partnerships. Paper presented at the Society for Applied Learning Technology Conference on Consortia Building and Industry Support for Implementing Instructional Technology in Schools, Arlington, VA.

Skeele, R. W. & Daly, J. K. (1999, April). Teaching Critical Human Issues in Computing. Paper presented at The Tenth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.

Skeele, R. W., Daly, J. K., & Schall, P. L. (1998, May). Community in Conflict: A Case Study of a Challenge to Whole Language. Paper presented at the New Jersey Council of Teachers of English Conference for Teachers of At-Risk Students, Union, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. & Daly, J. K. (1998, April). Technology, and Pedagogical Reform in Higher Education. Paper presented at The Ninth International Conference on College Teaching and Learning, Jacksonville, FL.

Skeele, R. W., Cohen, M., & Goldstein, C. (1998, January). Cybercamp: Getting 750 Inner City Kids Online for the Summer. Paper presented at the New Jersey Association of School Administrators Technology Conference, Techspo '98, Long Branch, NJ.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1997, November). Technology and Pedagogy: Windows of Hope and Opportunity for the 21^st Century. Paper presented at the Kappa Delta Pi 41st Biennial Convocation, St. Louis, MO.

Skeele, R. W. (1997, November) Marshals on the Electronic Frontier: The Responsibility of Computing Educators for Interpreting the Cultural, Social, Legal, and Ethical Issues Inherent in the Discipline of Computing. Paper presented at the Mid-Atlantic Popular Culture/American Culture Association Conference, Baltimore, MD.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1997, April). Technology, Pedagogy, and Academic Freedom: A Democratic Paradigm for Teaching in the 21^st Century. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education, Orlando, FL.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1997, March). Innovation and Academic Freedom: Protecting Democratic Teaching and Learning in the 21^st Century. Paper presented at the 28th Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, National Council for the Social Studies, Boston, MA.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1996, March). Multicultural Curriculum Transformation: Toward Harmony And Equity. Paper presented at the 27th Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, Hartford, CT.

Skeele, R. W., Daly, J. K., & Schall, P. L. (1995, August) Challenges to Academic Freedom and Change. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of English International Conference, New York, NY.

Skeele, R. W., Daly, J. K., & Schall, P. L. (1995, March). Community in Turmoil: Challenges to Intellectual Freedom. Paper presented at the National Council for the Social Studies 26th Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies, Boston, MA.

Skeele, R. W., & Daly, J. K. (1995, February). Pre-service Teacher Education: A Common Ground for Educational Reform and Technology. Paper presented at the 12th International Conference on Technology and Education, Orlando, FL.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1994, December). Addressing Multiculturalism in the School Library Media Center: A Framework for the Future. Paper presented at the Educational Media Association of New Jersey Annual Fall Conference, New Brunswick, NJ.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1994, March). Challenges to Change: Who's in Charge Here? Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of English Spring Conference, Portland, OR.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1994, February). The Library as a Force for Confronting Diversity: An Action Plan. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators 74th Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1993, November. Challenges to Change: A New Kind of Censorship. Paper presented at the Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges for Teacher Education Sixth National Forum, Colorado Springs, CO.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1993, April). Celebrating Diversity: The School Library/Media Center as a Force for Curriculum Transformation in the Nineties. Paper presented at the New Jersey Project National Conference, National Endowment for the Humanities, Parsippany, NJ.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1993, March). Empowering Children Through Home Computing: Technical Possibilities and Social Realities. Paper presented at the Tenth International Conference on Technology and Education, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA.

Skeele, R. W. (1993, March). Technology and Diversity: Resolving Computer Equity Issues Through Multicultural Education. Paper presented at the Society for Technology and Teacher Education Conference, San Diego, CA.

Skeele, R. W., & Schall, P. L. (1992, December). A Multicultural Approach to School Library/Media Services. Paper presented at the Educational Media Association of New Jersey Annual Fall Conference, New Brunswick, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1992, March). The Social and Ethical Implications of Computers in the Curriculum. Paper presented at the Society for Technology and Teacher Education Conference, Houston, TX.

Skeele, R. W. (1990, November). Kids, Ethics and Computer Crime. Paper presented at the New Jersey Education Association Conference, Atlantic City, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1990, February). Ethical Issues in Classroom Computing. Paper presented at the Kappa Delta Pi Conference, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1990, August). Computers in the Classroom: Some Instructional and Ethical Issues. Paper presented at the Association of Teacher Educators Conference, Tacoma, WA.

1995/96 Conducted multimedia/Internet workshops for CEHS faculty

1995 Conducted classes to improve computing skills of CEHS secretarial staff

1993 - pres. Chair, College of Education Academic Disputes Grievance Board

1984 - 1998 Associate Counselor (Counselor, 2 yrs) - Kappa Delta Pi (Student Honor Society with 600 members)

1979 - pres. Director - Education Faculty Fund

1994 Director, Continuing Professional Education

1992 - pres. Liaison to the Art Dept. in the development of program for Museum Educators

1991 - 2002 Marshal at Commencement

1993-96 & 2001-2002 Program Coordinator, Graduate Studies and Special Programs

1986-pres. Program Coordinator, Computing Program

1983-pres. Program Director, Grad Program in Instructional Design and Technology

1978-1993 & 1999- pres. Program Director, Educational Media Specialist Certification

Skeele, R. W. (1998, April) Technology and Pedagogy: Partners for the 21^st Century. Keynote address and slides presented at the Archdiocese of Newark School Office Second Annual Technology Fair, Union, NJ.

Skeele, R. W., Daly, J. K., & Schall, P. L. (1998, March) Building Bridges in Public Education. Paper presented for the Education Advisory Board of The College of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1995). Integrating Technology in the Curriculum. Workshop presented for Catholic school teachers at the Diocesan Roundtable, Nutley, New Jersey.

Skeele, R. W. (1995). Multimedia and the Internet for Instruction. Workshop for teachers from Saint Cecilia's School, Kearny, NJ at Seton Hall University.

1997-pres. Advisory Board – Essex County Technology Training Center

1997-pres. Technology Partner for Goals 2000 Grant Schools (Irvington, Summit, Orange, Englewood)

1997-99 Lazar Middle School Technology Committee – Parent Council Rep

1993-1994 Den Leader – Boy Scouts of America

1993-pres. Montville Township Technology Advisory Committee (research; speaker)

Skeele, R. W., Daly, J. K., DePierro, J. & Szepkowski, G. (1998, June) Technology and the Curriculum: A Partnership for Learning. Workshop presented at the Essex County Educational Training Center Conference on Celebrating Today, Opportunities for To-morrow: A Visionary Conference on the Use of Technology in Schools, South Orange, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1998). Welcome to the Internet. Presentation at Winchester Gardens (Senior Residence), West Orange, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1997). Jean Craighead George: Translating Life Experiences into Adolescent Literature. Presentation for sixth grade literature students, Lazar Middle School, Montville, NJ.

Skeele, R. W. (1996, March). Computers, Multimedia, and All that Jazz: Can We Talk About Why You’re Not Using Technology. Paper and multimedia presentation at Educational Forum of the College of Education and Human Services Alumni Association and Kappa Delta Pi, South Orange, NJ.

National Council of Teachers of English (speaker)

Educational Media Association of New Jersey (various offices held over a 30 year membership)

The Association of Teacher Educators (speaker)

Association of Independent Liberal Arts Colleges of Education (speaker)

The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

Kappa Delta Pi, Associate Counselor (various responsibilities and speaker)

American Association of University Women (AAUW), Fundraising Committee

International Society for Technology and Education (speaker)

Society for Technology and Teacher Education (speaker; moderator)

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

The Association for Small Computer Users