Association for the
Advancement of Computing in Education
Celebrating 30+ Years of
Service to the IT in Education / E-Learning Community
Celebrating 30+ Years of
Service to the IT in Education / E-Learning Community
While much is said about the integration of learning technologies into global education programs (and vice-versa), in practice, a seamless integration between the two presents interesting opportunities and challenges. Learn how a five-year program in global education (yielding both a BA and MA) is confronting the dynamics of such an integration head on.
From design of its website to integration of social media tools; from the required purchase of mobile devices to required internships in international settings, each decision affords an opportunity and challenge, particularly in the context of teacher preparation. In the ongoing development of the program, faculty strive to construct and refine a balanced and contemporary curriculum in global education, one that fully realizes the potential of digital media in a global society.
Michael Searson is executive director of the School for Global Education & Innovation at Kean University. He is also President-elect of the Society of Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE)—term 2011-2014. Searson previously served as SITE Vice President and Chair of the Consultative Council, and is founding chairperson of SITE SIG on Games & Simulations.
In fall of 2009, Searson led an international delegation as conference chairperson to the Xi Hu Conference on 21st Century Learning in Hangzhou, China. He has authored or co-authored about $8 million in state and federal grants, including a recent a StarTalk program, designed to introduce college students to Hindi and Indian culture.
Other recent distinctions include:
Dr. Searson received a Ph.D. from Rutgers University in Cognitive Psychology and Child Development.
