Paul Wallace


I am a faculty member in the College of Education at Appalachian State University, where I teach courses on technology in education. My research focus is on intercultural issues related to e-learning, collaboration in 3D virtual environments, and the design of place-based mobile learning games.  More about me »
 
     

Upcoming Presentations


International Conference on Current Trends and Challenges in Education
 
The 2010 International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI)
 
2011 Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching
 
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011
 

Service-Learning in India


southindiaclassroom_t.jpg Appalachian’s service-learning program expands global opportunities for students

This year, students in my advanced Web design course are working with the Russ Foundation in Madurai, India, to redesign the agency’s Web site. This partnership allows students to practice skills developed in class, and provides a connection between theory and practice that illustrates to students the differences in Web design across different cultures, and the need to understand culture in the design process.

In the future, I hope to expand the service-learning component in this and other courses, whereby Appalachian students will serve as technology mentors and consultants to teachers and community members in southern India and South Africa.

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