Job Title
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Adjunct Faculty
Teaching (M.A.), Graduate School
Highlight
Instructional Technology Integration; Science Instruction
Started at Bethel
2011
Education
- Bethel College and Seminary - BA - Physical Science Secondary Education, 1996
- College of St. Scholastica - MA - Curriculum and Instruction, 2004
Biography
My name is Ray Sperl, I am the Director of Technology for Cambridge-Isanti Schools and I teach EDUC668-Classroom Technology in the MAT program. In my role, I oversee the selection, development, and integration of technology in a district with 7 buildings, about 5000 students and about 350 faculty. I work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning, the Network Administrator, each building principal, a team of 3 Technology Integration Specialists and the teachers in order to ensure that technology is being used effectively and efficiently in the educational process. Our district uses many different technology application including the Chromebooks, iPads, Skyward Student Information System, Ties Data Warehouse, SmartBoard Technologies, and each teacher as a part of our ExCITE2012 project has been provided an iPad and AppleTV for classroom use. We are currently in the process of implementing our 1:1 Blended Learning Plan as well.
Personally, I am married with 4 children. I spending time with my family camping, walking, and being a spectator at their various activities and events.
Courses Taught
EDUC668-Classroom Technology
Presentations
2012 Bethel Symposium - Flipped Instruction
Certificates and Licenses
7-12 Physical Science Sec. Ed
K-12 Principal Licensure
Professional Organizations, Committees, and Boards
ISTE Member
Hobbies and Interests
Sports - Golf, Hiking, Football
Areas of expertise
Instructional Technology Integration; Science Instruction
Quote
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." - Alvin Toffler