Technology for Physical Education Teacher Education: Student Handbook of Technology Skills Instruction & Assessment (2nd Edition)

Dr. Joanne Leight is an Associate Professor of Physical and Health Education at Slippery Rock University. She earned her doctoral degree from Duquesne University in the area of Educational Leadership, with a certification in Instructional Technology. In July 2013 she became a Google Certified Teacher. Since joining the faculty of SRU in 1996, Dr. Leight has been dedicated to teaching and curriculum development, including the creation of a coaching minor. She shares her passion for technology in her varied roles as colleague, mentor, and advisor, and she has been recognized professionally for her work in technology education. Dr. Leight serves on numerous technology-related committees at SRU and has also served on the NASPE Pipeline Technology Committee. She served a three-year term as technology editor for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD) and is currently the Technology Chair for the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (PSAHPERD). Her professional accomplishments at the local, state, national, and international levels include numerous technology-focused presentations, publications, trainings, and grants. She provides professional consultation services to school districts and universities on the creative use of instructional technology. Dr. Leight coached and taught at Westminster College, in New Wilmington, PA, from 1988 to 1996. She is an alumna of SRU for undergraduate (B.S., Health and Physical Education) and graduate (M.S. Sport Psychology/Sports Sociology) degrees. A graduate of Pennridge High School, in Perkasie, PA, Dr. Leight is an avid Philadelphia sports fan and retired ASA major level fast-pitch softball player and NCAA coach. Dr. Leight can be contacted at joanne.leight@sru.edu or www.joanneleight.com.