Fred MertzFred MertzDepartments of Instructional Technology
San Francisco State University
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132
fired@sfsu.edu
http://online.sfsu.edu/~fired/
(415) 3386833
1977 B.A. California State University, Oxnard
Music Performance - Sackbut Emphasis
1988 M.A. California State Polytechnic University, Petaluma
Media Technology and Curriculum Design
Thesis Director: Dr. Robert Muffoletto
1996 Ph.D. University of Wisconsin, Oshgosh
School of Education, Department of Slacking and Play
Dissertation Topic: "Turning on the Computer"
Dissertation Director: Dr. Ann DeVaney
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
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.1985-1987 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
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
1998 Performance Salary Step Increase Award
1997 Performance Salary Step Increase Award
1997 Technology Initiative Grant for "Learning in an Interactive Video Environment (LIVE)"
Home | Resume | HotlistMertz, 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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