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Last Updated 02/24/05
Enrollment =13

New e-mail sparky accounts will be created as indicated under the names in the left-hand column. The following instructions apply:

Those with "New Accounts = yes" or "Password Reset = yes" will have a default password. That password will be sent to you when the accounts are created.
Those with "New Accounts = no" or "Password Reset = no" must use their old password to access their sparky accounts.

Team 1

Bologneta, Susan
Password Reset = Yes
My name is Susan Bologneta. I am taking this online class to finish my last requirement for the Advanced Graduate Certificate program. I am also taking two other classes at Stony Brook. I have taught elementary school for the past 8 years. Currently I am a teacher?s assistant in a computer lab. I am looking forward to this semester and getting to know everyone.

Bond, Michele
New Account = Yes
I am taking this class to complete my Master's Program in the Educational Computing Track. I currently work as a Kindergaten Aid. I enjoy it. I also coach high school cheerleading which is very fun. On the weekends I do liquor promotions for wines and new liquors that come out.

Chan, Lourdes
Alternate site

New Account = Yes

Team 2

Doerr, Kristin
New Account = Yes
I am a math teacher at West Islip HS and my courses are Math B, all juniors and seniors.

I graduated from SUNY SB with a BS in Mathematics and Secondary Education and I'm now pursuing the advanced certificate in educational computing.I am working towards the advanced certificate in educational computing but am currently non-matriculated and hope to be fully matriculated by the end of the semester.

I'm taking courses online becuase it suits my schedule best. I live about an hour away and the less I have to travel out to SB, the better.

Esposito, Elizabeth
New Account = Yes
My name is Elizabeth Esposito. (Most people call me Lisa). I have been working as a librarian at Dowling College since September 2003. One of my primary duties as a librarian is working at the Reference Desk, where I assist students and faculty with their research. I am also an instructor. I teach several ?information instruction? sessions throughout the year. These sessions usually are requested by our faculty, and students are brought to a computer lab for hands-on instruction in using library resources to locate books, journal articles, and websites appropriate for their assignments. I have also taught a one-credit course, LIB 1101: Information Literacy. During this semester-long course, students learn to use information technologies to locate, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources.
Developing information literacy skills is an important part of what we do as librarians. We want our students to do more than just find information; we want them to understand where information comes from, how it is created and disseminated, and make better decisions about how to use it.
I have found our students to be very proficient at using technology (especially computers for word processing and searching the Internet). However, I have also discovered that our students are not very good at selecting appropriate sources of information or carefully evaluating information before using it for their papers. I am curious to know if there is something about the technologies themselves (particularly the search tools) that influences students? decisions. Perhaps if we understand how students perceive the ways information is located and presented, we can better understand how to teach them the important evaluation skills they lack.
My goal for this course, thus, is to understand how information technologies can be used to teach evaluation. Can we librarians move beyond the online ?library information tutorial? to design better resources for teaching? Or, do we need to take several steps back and better understand technologies (and their roles in our society)? Technology is evolving faster than our ability to understand it and use it as an effective tool for teaching, learning, and communicating. I am looking forward to further investigating what technology means for us as teachers, students, and responsible citizens.

Fabian, Robert
New Account = No
I enjoy using technology in the classroom. EST 565 taught me some basics and reviewed some methods that I was already aware of. I am a huge advocate of the integration of technology into the classroom and hope to benefit from this class.

Team 3

Lewkowicz, Kathryn
New Account = ?
Hi My name is Kathryn Lewkowicz. I am a technology teacher at Newfield High School in Middle Country SD. I am finishing up my MLAS, I transfered from NYIT's instructional technology program so I am waiting on the approval of my 6 credits. So I'm getting there. I love online classes. I have a 2 year old daugher and am expecting my second child in August so it is much easier than going to campus once or twice a week and arranging a sitter.

Macintosh, William
New Account = No

Hello,
Here is a little history about myself. I had graduated with a BS in Applied Mathematics and Aeronautics. I worked for a couple of years writing software (for mechanical control systems) and then decided to persue a career in teaching. I returned to school and earned teaching certifications in secondary mathematics and physics (there were no graduate teaching programs in place at Stonybrook back then). I have taught Sequential I,II and III at the high school level and AP Computer Science. In between that, I had worked with deaf and blind students in the area of technologies and vocational training. Currently I am working as a teacher integration specialist and working on my masters degree towards my permanent certifications.

Notti, Douglas
New Account = Yes

Team 4

Rengifo, Andres
New Account = No
Hello everyone. I am Andres Rengifo. I am enrolled in the Master's Degree in Technological Systems Management with a concentration in Educational Computing. I have an engineering degree and have been working with computer network systems and architectures for the past 12 to 13 years mostly in the financial industry.

I also teach at NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Information Technologies Institute, since 4 years ago both online and onsite for the undergraduate and graduate programs. I bring all my practical knowledge from the industry into the classroom and offer the students a closer look to reality which obviously provides more insight for future professionals.

I am trying to fulfill my long time dream which is to eventually obtaining a Ph.D and teach full time as teaching and academia are really my true passion. I am hoping to work together with all of you throughout this semester.

Andres

ST.Pierre, Brian
New Account = No
My name is Brian St. Pierre. I am a 3rd grade teacher in the Comsewogue School District. I am in my third year of teaching. Additionally I am in the MALS program with the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Computing extension. Previously I have taken EST565, EST570, EST572, and EST585. This is the first time I have taken an online course. The primary reason I have chosen to do so now is because I am taking another course at SB this semester and would prefer that I didn?t have to go to campus twice a week. I look forward to this new experience.

Tjoe, Edwin
New Account = No
My name is Edwin Tjoe. I am taking this online class as a requirement for both of my degrees. I am also taking four other classes at Stony Brook. I have been working in the Department of Technology and Society as a teaching assistant at the undergraduate and grauate level for the past 2 years and a research assitant in for the past 3 years.

Torchon, Melissa I recently graduated from Stony Brook University with my bachelors in Political Science and currently pursuing my Masters in Human Resources. For my past four years at the State University of Stony Brook, I have been actively involved in enhancing the quality of life, and taking part in various community service events. Through my involvement in the Political Arena of the Undergraduate Student Government, I have acquired basic management skills and excelled in my administration and communication skills. As a member of the Executive Council, I worked with an elected student staff of 12, my personally hired board of 10 and a professional staff of 8 individuals. We were responsible for representing the concerns of the 13,000 undergraduate students and managing the distributions of a budget of $2.3 million. My direct duties were of Secretary & Head of communications following that I was also the Elected Student Body Senior Representative in additions to Specula Yearbook! editor.
It was my duty to implement policies and procedures, leadership training, workshops, schedule conferences, filing, advertise for various clubs & organizations, as well as hand in weekly type written and oral progress reports. I also served on various boards such as the Faculty Student Association, Student Success Committee and Housing Committee just to name a few. I am also currently employed with Geico Insurance where my main duty is as an Insurance Counselor and previsions underwriting. In addition I work as a Resident Assistant in the dormitory, where I develop my customer service skills and programming skills as well as counseling skills.

Participants	Short Biographies Submitted by Participants Last Updated 02/24/05 Enrollment =13
	New e-mail sparky accounts will be created as indicated under the names in the left-hand column. The following instructions apply: Those with "New Accounts = yes" or "Password Reset = yes" will have a default password. That password will be sent to you when the accounts are created. Those with "New Accounts = no" or "Password Reset = no" must use their old password to access their sparky accounts.
Team 1
Bologneta, Susan Password Reset = Yes	My name is Susan Bologneta. I am taking this online class to finish my last requirement for the Advanced Graduate Certificate program. I am also taking two other classes at Stony Brook. I have taught elementary school for the past 8 years. Currently I am a teacher?s assistant in a computer lab. I am looking forward to this semester and getting to know everyone.
Bond, Michele New Account = Yes	I am taking this class to complete my Master's Program in the Educational Computing Track. I currently work as a Kindergaten Aid. I enjoy it. I also coach high school cheerleading which is very fun. On the weekends I do liquor promotions for wines and new liquors that come out.
Chan, Lourdes Alternate site New Account = Yes
Team 2
Doerr, Kristin New Account = Yes	I am a math teacher at West Islip HS and my courses are Math B, all juniors and seniors. I graduated from SUNY SB with a BS in Mathematics and Secondary Education and I'm now pursuing the advanced certificate in educational computing.I am working towards the advanced certificate in educational computing but am currently non-matriculated and hope to be fully matriculated by the end of the semester. I'm taking courses online becuase it suits my schedule best. I live about an hour away and the less I have to travel out to SB, the better.
Esposito, Elizabeth New Account = Yes	My name is Elizabeth Esposito. (Most people call me Lisa). I have been working as a librarian at Dowling College since September 2003. One of my primary duties as a librarian is working at the Reference Desk, where I assist students and faculty with their research. I am also an instructor. I teach several ?information instruction? sessions throughout the year. These sessions usually are requested by our faculty, and students are brought to a computer lab for hands-on instruction in using library resources to locate books, journal articles, and websites appropriate for their assignments. I have also taught a one-credit course, LIB 1101: Information Literacy. During this semester-long course, students learn to use information technologies to locate, evaluate, and use information from a variety of sources. Developing information literacy skills is an important part of what we do as librarians. We want our students to do more than just find information; we want them to understand where information comes from, how it is created and disseminated, and make better decisions about how to use it. I have found our students to be very proficient at using technology (especially computers for word processing and searching the Internet). However, I have also discovered that our students are not very good at selecting appropriate sources of information or carefully evaluating information before using it for their papers. I am curious to know if there is something about the technologies themselves (particularly the search tools) that influences students? decisions. Perhaps if we understand how students perceive the ways information is located and presented, we can better understand how to teach them the important evaluation skills they lack. My goal for this course, thus, is to understand how information technologies can be used to teach evaluation. Can we librarians move beyond the online ?library information tutorial? to design better resources for teaching? Or, do we need to take several steps back and better understand technologies (and their roles in our society)? Technology is evolving faster than our ability to understand it and use it as an effective tool for teaching, learning, and communicating. I am looking forward to further investigating what technology means for us as teachers, students, and responsible citizens.
Fabian, Robert New Account = No	I enjoy using technology in the classroom. EST 565 taught me some basics and reviewed some methods that I was already aware of. I am a huge advocate of the integration of technology into the classroom and hope to benefit from this class.
Team 3
Lewkowicz, Kathryn New Account = ?	Hi My name is Kathryn Lewkowicz. I am a technology teacher at Newfield High School in Middle Country SD. I am finishing up my MLAS, I transfered from NYIT's instructional technology program so I am waiting on the approval of my 6 credits. So I'm getting there. I love online classes. I have a 2 year old daugher and am expecting my second child in August so it is much easier than going to campus once or twice a week and arranging a sitter.
Macintosh, William New Account = No	Hello, Here is a little history about myself. I had graduated with a BS in Applied Mathematics and Aeronautics. I worked for a couple of years writing software (for mechanical control systems) and then decided to persue a career in teaching. I returned to school and earned teaching certifications in secondary mathematics and physics (there were no graduate teaching programs in place at Stonybrook back then). I have taught Sequential I,II and III at the high school level and AP Computer Science. In between that, I had worked with deaf and blind students in the area of technologies and vocational training. Currently I am working as a teacher integration specialist and working on my masters degree towards my permanent certifications.
Notti, Douglas New Account = Yes
Team 4
Rengifo, Andres New Account = No	Hello everyone. I am Andres Rengifo. I am enrolled in the Master's Degree in Technological Systems Management with a concentration in Educational Computing. I have an engineering degree and have been working with computer network systems and architectures for the past 12 to 13 years mostly in the financial industry. I also teach at NYU's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Information Technologies Institute, since 4 years ago both online and onsite for the undergraduate and graduate programs. I bring all my practical knowledge from the industry into the classroom and offer the students a closer look to reality which obviously provides more insight for future professionals. I am trying to fulfill my long time dream which is to eventually obtaining a Ph.D and teach full time as teaching and academia are really my true passion. I am hoping to work together with all of you throughout this semester. Andres
ST.Pierre, Brian New Account = No	My name is Brian St. Pierre. I am a 3rd grade teacher in the Comsewogue School District. I am in my third year of teaching. Additionally I am in the MALS program with the Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Computing extension. Previously I have taken EST565, EST570, EST572, and EST585. This is the first time I have taken an online course. The primary reason I have chosen to do so now is because I am taking another course at SB this semester and would prefer that I didn?t have to go to campus twice a week. I look forward to this new experience.
Tjoe, Edwin New Account = No	My name is Edwin Tjoe. I am taking this online class as a requirement for both of my degrees. I am also taking four other classes at Stony Brook. I have been working in the Department of Technology and Society as a teaching assistant at the undergraduate and grauate level for the past 2 years and a research assitant in for the past 3 years.
Torchon, Melissa	I recently graduated from Stony Brook University with my bachelors in Political Science and currently pursuing my Masters in Human Resources. For my past four years at the State University of Stony Brook, I have been actively involved in enhancing the quality of life, and taking part in various community service events. Through my involvement in the Political Arena of the Undergraduate Student Government, I have acquired basic management skills and excelled in my administration and communication skills. As a member of the Executive Council, I worked with an elected student staff of 12, my personally hired board of 10 and a professional staff of 8 individuals. We were responsible for representing the concerns of the 13,000 undergraduate students and managing the distributions of a budget of $2.3 million. My direct duties were of Secretary & Head of communications following that I was also the Elected Student Body Senior Representative in additions to Specula Yearbook! editor. It was my duty to implement policies and procedures, leadership training, workshops, schedule conferences, filing, advertise for various clubs & organizations, as well as hand in weekly type written and oral progress reports. I also served on various boards such as the Faculty Student Association, Student Success Committee and Housing Committee just to name a few. I am also currently employed with Geico Insurance where my main duty is as an Insurance Counselor and previsions underwriting. In addition I work as a Resident Assistant in the dormitory, where I develop my customer service skills and programming skills as well as counseling skills.