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Departments of Instructional Technology
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
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1977 B.A. California State University, Long Beach
Music Performance - Trombone Emphasis
1988 M.A. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Media Technology and Curriculum Design
Thesis Director: Dr. Robert Muffoletto
1996 Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Madison
School of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Area of study: Educational Communications and Technology
Dissertation Topic: "Democracy in Computer-Mediated Communication"
Dissertation Director: Dr. Ann DeVaney
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1996 - present Assistant Professor
San Francisco State University
Joint appointment in the Department of Instructional Technology and
the Department of Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies
1995 - 96 Associate Lecturer
University of WisconsinMadison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction1995 Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant
University of WisconsinMadison
Department of Curriculum and Instruction1991 - 1992 Co-Director, New Worlds of Learning
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona1990 - 1992 Lecturer
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
School of Education1978 - 1985 Artist Faculty
California State University, Long Beach
School of Music
Professor of Trombone Performance
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1994 - 1996 Curriculum Consultant and Script Writer
Satellite Educational Resource Consortium Math in the Middle Project
Developed scripts for twelve middle school video lessons linking the study of mathematics to music. This project is funded by the National Science Foundation to increase interest and awareness in mathematics through the use of related subjects familiar to most students.1992 - 1995 Program Assistant, Office of Education-Academic Services
University of Wisconsin, Madison
The position included work as an information technician and database programmer. Also responsible for training and support of office users incorporating a Novell network of DOS computers running WordPerfect Office and Borland Paradox 4.51994 Instructional Designer and Courseware Author for Public School Law, a CD-ROM focusing on legal issues in education
This HyperCard-based course uses animations, color graphics and QuickTime movies to deliver instruction on a wide variety of legal topics. It was developed from the teachings and writings of Dr. Julie Underwood, professor of Educational Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.1993 Participant in the Adult Independent Learner at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
This pioneering course, taught by Dr. Chere Gibson, relied entirely upon telecommunications for the conduct of the class. The class joined with seven other campuses in GLOBALED, a LISTSERV-moderated discussion. This experiment gave the students a hands-on opportunity to work through both the promises and frustrations of online-delivered distance education.1992 The Civil War Concert
Multimedia music and history concert for Long Beach Unified School District middle schools. Duties included project conception, script research and production, media production, and the narration of 32 performances.1988 - 1990 Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Educational Projects Coordinator
Wrote grant applications, planned policy, and coordinated educational programming. Projects funded included the "Music Mobile," an ongoing music appreciation program for elementary school children. Grant funded the purchase of a van, musical instruments and support for curriculum consultants.1988 Long Beach Unified School District
Recipient of the Robert A. Gumbiner Grant for secondary school music education.
Wrote, produced, and performed a multimedia concert celebrating the centennial year of the City of Long Beach. Program combined a live string quartet performance with historical slides of the Long Beach area.1975 - 1992 Music Education Programming Consultant
Wrote, produced, and performed children's music educational programming for presentation in Los Angeles area elementary and secondary schools.1988 - Present Principal trombone, Oregon Bach Festival
Helmuth Rilling, Music Director19851987 Music Curriculum Consultant
Apple Computer, Inc.
Vivarium Project
Director: Alan Kay, Apple Fellow1975 - Present Principal trombone
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
JoAnn Falletta, Music Director1973 - 1992 Trombonist
Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas
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San Francisco State University Fall, 1996 through Spring, 1999
Department of Instructional Technology
- ITEC 845 Instructional Web Authoring II
- ITEC 745 Instructional Web Authoring I
- ITEC 842 Mind, Cognition and Learning for Educators (also listed as ISED 742)
- ITEC 860 Distance Education
- ITEC 865 Telecommunications and the Internet
- EDT 641 Introduction to Computer Aided Instruction
Department of Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies
- ISED 897 Advanced Seminar in Educational Research
- EDAD 743 Educational Planning, Technology and Evaluation
- ISED 783 Integrating Instruction, Curriculum, and Technology
- ISED 728 Internet in the Classroom
- EDAD 783 Computers for School Administrators
- EDAD 891 Internship Site Administration I
University of WisconsinMadison
- ITEC 514 Instructional Computing in Schools
- ITEC 675 Telecommunications in the Classroom
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Fifth Year/Preservice Program
- EDU 455 Computers in Education. State required course in computer education for a Clear Teaching Credential.
Graduate Program
- EDU 511 Educational Computer Programming. Introduction to programming using Apple Computer's HyperCard and IBM's Linkway.
- EDU 570 Media Instruction. Introduction class to the various educational media.
- EDU 574 Educational Media Seminar. An examination of research in the field of educational media.
- EDU 577 Interactive Video. Using the Apple Macintosh, HyperCard, and a Pioneer 4200 laserdisc player to create level III interactive video.
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Chair of the Distance Education Task Force by appointment of SFSU Provost Dr. Thomas La Belle. This universitywide committee developed an implementation plan for campus distance education, including:
- Recommendations for organizational structure
- Suggestions for a funding model
- Position description for organizational leadership
- Implementation timeline
- Infrastructure changes for distance education
- Development of criteria for selecting and assessing distance learning projects
Final report is available on the World Wide Web at http://online.sfsu.edu/dereport.htm
Chair of the COE Technology Forum, by election in Spring, 1997. This committee created a technology plan for the School of Education, accounting for all department's instructional needs.
Representative for the College of Education to the New Media Institute Advisory Board. This position is aimed at fostering closer ties between the School of Education and a unit of the SFSU Extension Campus concerned with advanced social issues in the use of new media.
Educational Technology Advisory Committee. Campuswide committee that considers issues regarding the use of educational technology in teaching and university business.
Graduate Committee for the School of Education.
College of Education Grades Appeals Committee
Campus Representative to ASTUTE, a statewide organization of educational technology practitioners.
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Mertz, F. (1998) Democracy and Computer Conferencing. Theory Into Practice v37(1)
Mertz, F. (1998) Making the University Accessible through Computer-Mediated Communications. Review Journal of Philosophy and Science 1998(1-2)
Mertz, F. (1997). Democracy in ComputerMediated Communications. Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin
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1998 Performance Salary Step Increase Award
1997 Performance Salary Step Increase Award
1997 Technology Initiative Grant for "Learning in an Interactive Video Environment (LIVE)
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Mertz, F. (July, 1998). Teaching and Learning in Online Environments. Keynote address and online workshop facilitation for the Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges/Ameritech Faculty Development Program. Marquette University. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hanor, F., Wendling, L., & Mertz, F. (Nov. 13-15, 1997). LIVE Stories: Learning in an Interactive Video Environment. and Hayden, K., Hanor, J., and Mertz, F. Using Interactive Technologies to Build Educational Communities. Presentations at the International Conference on Telecommunications and Multimedia in Education, Austin, Texas.
DeVaney, A., Streibel, M., Koetting, R., Mertz, F., & Hay, K. (February 12-16, 1997). Classrooms Virtual and Real: Issues of Place, Pedagogy, Ethics and Democracy. Papers presented at the American Education Communications and Technology National Convention, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Participant, National Telemedia Conference, University of Wisconsin-madison. July, 1994.
Presenter, Mathematics , Science, and Technology Conference sponsored by the Center for Science and Mathematics Education, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. "Progress in the New Worlds of Learning." Presentation reported findings from project funded by IBM Corp. and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. April, 1992.
Workshop leader, East San Gabriel Valley Computer Using Educators Conference. "Integrating a Networked Computer Environment Into the Curriculum." Workshop focusing on IBM Classroom LAN, Microsoft Works, and the IBM educational software library. February, 1992.
Presenter, California State Computer Using Educators Conference. "Exciting multimedia possibilities using Linkway." Discussed the potentials of hypermedia in the classroom. November, 1991.
Presenter, East San Gabriel Valley Computer Using Educators Conference. "How interactive technology may shape education's future." Discussion of interactive video and HyperCard. February, 1988.
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International Interactive Communication Society
Association for Educational Communications & Technology
Computer Using Educators (California)
International Society for Technology in Education
American Educational Research Association
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