Don E. Descy, Ph.D.
 
EDUCATION:
 
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. 1987.
Ph.D. Instructional Media and Technology.
Minor Areas: Evaluation and Measurement,
Curriculum and Instruction.
- University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT. 1981.
6th Year in Education. Instructional Media andTechnology.
- Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.1970.
M.S. Biology Education.
- Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT.1967.
B.S. Biology Education.
 
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
 
- 1998- : Full Professor: Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato, MN.
Program Director: Education Technology Master'sDegree and Certificate Program.
PT3 Grant Site Coordinator, College of Education TechnologyDevelopment Coordinator
Graduate Faculty: Morehead State University, Morehead, KY(Sp-Fa, 2001)
- 1993-1998: Associate Professor: Mankato StateUniversity, Mankato, MN.
- 1989-1993: Assistant Professor: Mankato StateUniversity, Mankato, MN. Instructional media utilization,Media production, Instructional
systems design, Microcomputer operation,Telecommunications (Internet, Web page design and production, andDistance Education), Visual literacy.
- 1986-1994: Consultant: research methodology andstatistics.
- 1987-1989: Assistant Administrative Director:Connecticut State Bar Examining Committee.
- 1988-1989: Adjunct Professor: Central ConnecticutState University. Instructional mediaproduction.
- 1987-1989: Adjunct Professor: Eastern ConnecticutState University. Statistics.
- 1985-1987: Research Assistant: Dean's Office, Schoolof Education, University of Connecticut.
- 1985-1987: Associate Supervisor: Admissions TestingProgram, Bureau of Educational Research, University ofConnecticut.
- 1968-1985: Teacher: Grades 7,8,9: biology, physicalscience.
- 1967-1968: Teaching Assistant: Biology Department,Central Connecticut State University.
 
PUBLICATIONS:
 
- Descy, D.E. (2001). Media Review: Instructional Design: A Primer. International
Journal of Instructional Media, 28 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (2001, May/June). All Aboard the Internet: E-collaborations: Virtual
meetings sites and software on the Web. TechTrends, 45(3).
- Descy, D.E. (2000, September). All Aboard theInternet: Internet telephony.
TechTrends, 44 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (2000, May). All Aboard the Internet: HTML with caffeine: Javascripe. TechTrends, 44 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (2000, April). All Aboard the Internet:"Good Morning HAL-
9000"… Good Morning Don"… Aprimer on speech recognition software.
TechTrends, 44 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (2000, March). All Aboard the Internet: SpeedSurfing the Web from
your Home. TechTrends, 44(2).
- Descy, D.E. (2000, January/February). All Aboard theInternet: MP3 &endash;
Spectacular Sound Over the Internet. TechTrends, 44 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1999, October). All Aboard the Internet:HTML With Caffeine:
JavaScript. TechTrends, 43 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (1999, September). All Aboard the Internet:HTML Editors: Web Pages
in Minutes! TechTrends, 43 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (1998, April/May). All Aboard theInternet: WebTV: Internet
for the rest of (them). TechTrends, 43 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1998, March). All Aboard the Internet: Software for on-line teaching.
TechTrends, 43 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1998, January/February). All Aboard theInternet: Web-based
Course Authoring Tools: An Introduction.TechTrends, 43 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, November/December). All Aboard theInternet: Accessible Web
Page Design. TechTrends, 42 (6).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, October). All Aboard the Internet:Pictures on the Web: Digital Cameras. TechTrends, 42 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, September). All Aboard theInternet: Good Cookies and Bad Cookies. TechTrends, 42 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, May/June). The Internet andEducation: Some Lessons on
Privacy and Pitfalls. Educational Technology, 37(3).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, April/May). All Aboard theInternet: Web Page Design: Part 3. TechTrends, 42 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, March). All Aboard the Internet:Web Page Design: Part 2. TechTrends, 42 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, January/February). All Aboard theInternet: Web Page Design: Part 1. TechTrends, 42 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1997, January/February). An InternetSafari for Educators. Media
and Methods, p.27.
- Furst-Bowe, J.A. & Descy, D.E. (1996,November/December). All Aboard the Internet: MOOs forTeaching and Learning. TechTrends, 41 (6).
- Descy, D.E. (1996, October). All Aboard the Internet:Citing Internet
Resources. TechTrends, 41 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (1996, September). All Aboard theInternet: Evaluating Internet
Resources. TechTrends, 41 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (1996, April/May). All Aboard theInternet: Internet Telephone.
TechTrends, 41 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1996, April). Creating Your Own Home Page- A Step-by-Step Guide.
Technology Connection, 3 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1996, March). All Aboard the Internet:Audio Streams Onto the
Internet. TechTrends, 41 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1996, January/February). All Aboard theInternet: NCSA Mosaic,
Netscape, and Java/HotJava! TechTrends, 41 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, November/December). All Aboard theInternet: Adding Graphics
to your Web Page. TechTrends, 40 (6).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, October). All Aboard the Internet:Making Your Own World-
Wide Web Page. TechTrends, 40 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, September). All Aboard theInternet: Searching the World-Wide Web. TechTrends, 40(4).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, June). All Aboard the Internet:E-mail and Privacy. Community College Association forInstruction & Technology Newsletter, 22 (2): (Reprinted from: TechTrends, 40 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, April/May). All Aboard theInternet: Locating On-Line
Resources. TechTrends, 40 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, March). All Aboard the Internet:E-mail and Privacy.
TechTrends, 40 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1995, January/February). All Aboard theInternet: Making the Internet Connection. TechTrends, 40 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (Ed.). (1994, Fall). The Mankato Statement: AMidwest Journal of
Research and Opinion, 23 (1) Mankato, MN: College ofEducation.
- Descy, D.E. (1994, November, December). All Aboard theInternet: On-line Internet Resources. Tech Trends, 39 (6).
- Descy, D.E. (1994, October). All Aboard the Internet:Finding A Friend's Internet Address. TechTrends, 39 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (1994, September). All Aboard theInternet: World-Wide Web: Adding Multimedia to Cyberspace.TechTrends, 39 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (1994). The Media Specialist's Guide tothe Internet.
Wisconsin Ideas in Media, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. (1994, April/May). All Aboard theInternet: That Wonderful Gopher.
TechTrends, 39 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1994, Winter). MEMO Goes On The Net.Minnesota Media, 18 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1994, March). All Aboard the Internet: TheMankato State Graduate
Level Internet Class (With Birmingham, Frank),TechTrends, 39 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1994, January/February). All Aboard theInternet: Tools to Ease Your Internet Adventures. (Part 2) . TechTrends, 39 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1993, Fall). Let's Talk About theInternet. Minnesota Media, 18 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1993, November/December). All Aboard theInternet: Tools to Ease Your Internet Adventures. (Part 1) . TechTrends, 38 (6).
- Descy, D.E. (1993, October). All Aboard the Internet:Where to Start: An Internet
Resource Guide. TechTrends, 38 (5).
- Descy, D.E. (1993, September). All Aboard theInternet: The Internet/School Connection. TechTrends, 38 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (1993). Media Review: Cyrs, T.E., &Smith, F.A. Teleclass Teaching:
A Resource Guide, 2nd Ed. International Journal ofInstructional Media, 20 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1993). Elementary Education StudentAccess to Computer Hardware
and Software. Journal of Computing in TeacherEducation, 9 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1993, Jan/Feb). All Aboard TheInternet. TechTrends, 38 (1).
- Descy, D. E. (1992, Fall). Cable Connections:Exploring the Possibilities. Library
Education News. 1 (4). Mankato, MN: Library MediaEducation, Mankato State
University. Reprinted (1993, April) in TheClipboard, 2 (7). Circle Pines, MN:
Minnesota Society for Technology inEducation.
- Descy, D.E. (1992, Fall). (Editor). LibraryEducation News.
1 (4). Mankato, MN: Library Media Education,Mankato State University.
- Descy, D.E. (1992, Winter). Education Goes on the Air- Interactive Television in
Rural Minnesota. Educational Horizons, 70,(2).
- Descy, D.E. (1992). First Year ElementarySchoolteachers' Utilization
of Instructional Media. International Journal ofInstructional Media, 19 (2).
(EJ 447 555).
- Descy, D. E. (1991, Fall). Mankato chosen to be anofficial MECC authorized
preview (MAP) center. Library Education News. 1(3). Mankato, MN:
Library Media Education, Mankato StateUniversity.
- Descy, D.E. (1991, Fall). (Editor). LibraryEducation News.
1 (3). Mankato, MN: Library Media Education,Mankato State University.
- Descy, D.E. (1991). Media Review: Cravotta, M., &Wilson, A. Media
Cookbook for Kids. International Journal ofInstructional Media, 18 (3)
- Descy, D.E. (1991). Media Review: Simonson, M., &Thompson, A. Educational
Computing Foundations. International Journal ofInstructional Media, 18 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1991). Instructional Media UtilizationIn
the Classroom and its Relationship to TeacherBurnout and Student
Learning. International Journal of InstructionalMedia, 18 (2).
- Descy, D.E. (1991, May). A Positive Approach toChanging Negative Teacher Attitudes Towards the SchoolLibrary Media Center. DSMS Update, p. 5.
of an Instrument to Measure Attitudes TowardsAdvisors: The Descy
Attitude Towards Advisors scale (DATAs). International Journal of
Instructional Media, 18 (1).
- Descy, D.E. (1991, Spring). Instructional MediaUtilization, Classroom Learning,
and Teacher Burnout. Mankato Statement. Mankato,MN: College of
Education, Mankato State University. P. 11. (ERICDocument Reproduction
Service No. ED 344 575).
- Descy, D.E. (1991). Effects of Color Change of theGround of a
Visual on Picture Recognition of FieldDependent/Field Independent Individuals. InternationalJournal of Instructional Media, 17 (4).
- Descy, D.E. (1991). Media Reviews: EffectivePresentation Skills,
Technical Presentation Skills. InternationalJournal of Instructional
Media, 17 , (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1991, Jan/Feb). 2-Way InteractiveTelevision in
Minnesota: The Knowledge Interactive DistributionSystem (KIDS). Tech Trends , 36 (1).
- Descy, D. E. (1990, Winter). Selling the school librarymedia program: A call
to action. (Part 2). Library Education News. 1 (2).Mankato, MN:
Library Media Education, Mankato StateUniversity.
- Descy, D.E. (1990, Winter). (Editor). LibraryEducation News.
1 (2). Mankato, MN: Library Media Education,Mankato State University.
- Descy, D. E. (1989, Spring). Selling the school librarymedia program: A call
to action. (Part 1). Library Education News. 1, (1). Mankato, MN: Library Media Education, MankatoState University.
- Descy, D. E. (1989, Spring). (Editor). LibraryEducation News. 1, (1).
Mankato, MN: Library Media Education, MankatoState University.
- Descy, D.E. (1988). Setting Standards and Cut Scores:Where do we draw the
pass/fail? The Bar Examiner. 57 (3).
- Descy, D.E. and Smith, S.A. (1987). University ofConnecticut, School of Education, Placement Survey. Deans Office, School of Education.
- Descy, D.E. (1981). Color in media: Is it worth thecost? International Journal of
Instructional Media. 8 (3).
- Descy, D.E. (1987). Effects of Color Change of theGround of A Visual on Picture
Memory and Recognition of Field Dependent/ FieldIndependent Individuals.
(Doctoral Dissertation, University of Connecticut,Storrs, 1987).
Dissertation Abstracts International, 48,2832A.
 
BOOKS:
 
- Forcier, R.C., & Descy, D.E. (2002). The Computeras an Education
Tool: Productivity and Problem Solving, 3/e. New York:Prentice Hall Merrill Education.
 
 
BOOK CHAPTERS:
 
- Descy, D.E. (2001). Designing Web Pages and Sites forTraining and
Business. In B.H.Khan (Ed.), Web-Based Training.Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Educational Technology Publications.
- Descy, D.E. (1997). Computers and Connections, Serversand Browsers, HTML and
Editors, and other Helper Applications. InB.H.Khan (Ed.), Web-Based
Instruction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: EducationalTechnology Publications.
- Descy, D.E. (1996). Internet Connections and theEducational Technologist. In
D.P.Ely (Ed.), Educational Media and TechnologyYearbook, 1995-1996, Englewood, CO: LibrariesUnlimited.
- Descy, D.E. (1995). The Internet: Information Power atyour Fingertips. In
D.M.Epler (Ed.), K-12 Networking: Breaking Down theWalls of the Learning
Environment. Medford, NJ: Information Today,Inc.
 
PRESENTATIONS:
 
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- Descy, D.E. The Invisible Web: Lifting the Veil.Presented at the Minnesota
Educational Media Organization Annual Convention, St. Paul,MN. October 4, 2002.
- Descy, D.E., Jackson, J., & Williams, O. Webpages: Teaching Students to be Discriminating. Presented at theMinnesota Library Association Annual Conference. September 27, 2002.
- Descy, D.E. Technology Partnerships Between the UnitedStates and The People's
Republic of China. Presented at the China Associationfor Educational
Communications and Technology annual Conference.Shenzhen, People's Republic of
China. December 5, 2001.
- Descy, D.E. & Gunter, G. Training Faculty Online -The Good, The Bad, and The Many
Possibilities. Presented at the Association forEducational Communications and
Technology 2001 Convention, Atlanta, GA. November 10,2001.
- Descy, D.E. Workshop: Discovering WebQuests. Presented at the
Mississippi LAMP (Library and Media Professionals) Tour:Tupelo, Grenada, Jackson and Hattiesburg, MS. September 18-21, 2001.
- Descy, D.E. Workshop: Credibility of Web Resourses. Presented at the
Mississippi LAMP (Library and Media Professionals) Tour:Tupelo, Grenada, Jackson and Hattiesburg, MS. September 18-21, 2001.
- Strudler, N., Descy, D.E., Falba, C.J. & Wetzel, K. Models for Integrating Technology into Field Experiences in PT3Projects. Presented at NECC'01 (National Educational ComputingConference), Chicago, IL. June 26, 2001.
- Descy, D.E. Keynote: Technology, Potatoes, Carrots& Apples. Presented at the
Arkansas Association of Instructional Media AnnualConference, Hot Springs, AK. April 24, 2001.
- Descy, D.E. But it has to be true! I found it on theinternet. Presented at the
Arkansas Association of Instructional Media AnnualConference, Hot Springs, AK. April 23, 2001.
- Descy, D.E. & Stoddard, C. Planning presentation:Will they feel it?. Presented at the Arkansas Association ofInstructional Media Annual Conference, Hot Springs, AK. April 23,2001.
- Descy, D.E. WebQuest for everyone. Presented at theArkansas Association of
Instructional Media Annual Conference, Hot Springs,AK. April 23, 2001.
- Descy, D.E. & Stoddard, C. Planning aPresentation: Will They Feel It?. Presented at the Association forEducational Communications and Technology 2000 Convention, Denver CO.October 27, 2000.
- Descy, D.E., Klein, J, Lipsitz, L. & Simonson, M.Publishing in Educational Technology: Perspectives from the Editors.Invited Presidential Session presented at the Association forEducational Communications and Technology 2000 Convention, Denver CO.October 26, 2000.
- Stoddard, C. & Descy, D. Planning and Producing a Winning Presentation. Paid
workshop presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology 2000 Convention, Denver CO. October 25, 2000.
- Descy, D.E. A Research Evening. Presented at PhiDelta Kappa Chapter 0129 Meeting, Mankato, MN. April 20, 2000.
- Descy, D.E. A Teacher's Guide to Infusing HyperStudioin the Classroom? Presented
at the Association for Educational Communicationsand Technology 2000
Convention, Long Beach, CA. February 18, 2000.
- Descy, D.E. Powerful Presentations Using PowerPointPresented
at the Association for Educational Communicationsand Technology 2000
Convention, Long Beach, CA. February 16,2000.
- Descy, D.E. I Have HyperStudio… Now What?Presented at NECC'99 (National
Educational Computing Conference), Atlantic City,NJ. June 24, 1999.
- Descy, D.E. Integrating Technology & Instruction. Presented at Anoka-Ramsey Community College Summer ComputerWorkshops, Coon Rapids, MN. June30, July 14, 1999.
- Quinlan, L.A., and Descy, D.E. Internet Based Projectsto Make Your Curriculum
Shine. Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and
Technology 1999 Convention, Houston, TX. February12, 1999.
- Descy, D.E. Producing Your Own Web Page in a Matter ofMinutes. Presented at the
Association for Educational Communications andTechnology 1999 Convention,
Houston, TX. February 12, 1999.
- Descy, D.E. Tools for Web-based Learning. Presented atthe Association for
Educational Communications and Technology 1999Convention, Houston, TX.
February 11, 1999.
- Descy, D.E. Web Pages as Easy As One, Two, Three. Paidworkshop presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1999 Convention,
Houston, TX. February 10, 1999.
- Descy, D.E. Let's Explore Native American Cultures. Special invited "Model
Classroom Session" Session. Presented at the ISTETel-Ed'98
(Telecommunications and Education Conference), NewOrleans, LA. October 31,
1998.
- Descy, D.E. Credibility of Web Resources: Who Do?VooDoo? and all that Jazz. Special invited AECT SocietySession. Presented at the ISTE Tel-Ed'98
(Telecommunications and Education Conference), NewOrleans, LA. October 30,
1998.
- Descy, D.E. Making Your Presentation Louisiana RedHot! Paid workshop presented
at the ISTE Tel-Ed'98 (Telecommunications andEducation Conference), New
Orleans, LA. October 29, 1998.
- Descy, D.E. Brain Compatible Learning, TechnologyIntegration, and You. Five day
workshop presented at Marywood College, Scranton,PA:, July 25-31, 1998.
- Descy, D.E. Surfin' Your Class Onto the Net. Presentedat NECC'98 (National
Educational Computing Conference), San Diego, CA. June 23, 1998. (Invited
AECT Society Session.)
- Descy, D.E. Riding Your Wave to a Great Presentation.Paid workshop presented at NECC'98 (National EducationalComputing Conference), San Diego, CA. June 22,
1998.
- Descy, D.E., and Woods, W. -Ethics of Journalism in anInformation Society.
Presented at the Society of Professional Journalistmeeting, University of
Wisconsin - River Falls, April 16, 1998.
- Descy, D.E. Steps in Evaluating Internet Resources.Presented at Wisconsin
Indianhead Technical College Spring Symposium, RiceLake, WI, March 27, 1998. (Invited paidpresentation.)
- Descy, D.E. Designing Web Pages in 5 Minutes or Less.Presented at Wisconsin
Indianhead Technical College Spring Symposium, RiceLake, WI, March 27, 1998. (Invited paidpresentation.)
- Descy, D.E. I Found it on the Web.. So What.. Can WeBelieve it?? Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1998 Convention,
St. Louis, MO. February 21, 1998.
- Descy, D.E., and Quinlan, L.A. Developing and Teachingan Internet Training Course. Presented at the Association forEducational Communications and Technology
1998 Convention, St. Louis, MO. February 21,1998.
- Descy, D.E. Using the Internet to Introduce DiverseCultures. Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1998 Convention,
St. Louis, MO. February 19, 1998.
- Descy, D.E. Internet 2000: The Future is Now!Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1998 Convention,
St. Louis, MO. February 18, 1998 (Invitedpresentation).
- Descy, D.E. Web Pages in Five Minutes. Presented atTIES'97 Conference,
Minneapolis, MN December 13, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Let's Learn About the Internet. Workshops(3) presented at the 9th
Omnium-Gatherum 7-12. An Opportunity to Explore.(Presented to students in
grade 7-12.), Mankato State University, December 9,1997.
- Descy, D.E. Graphic Communications and ProducingVisuals for the Classroom.
Workshop presented to the faculty of New Ulm (MN)Junior High School,
November 7, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. The Internet and the World Wide Web forthe Deaf and Hard of Hearing:
Resources and Services. Presented at the Self Helpfor the Hard of Hearing
State Conference, St. Cloud, MN October 17,1997.
- Descy, D.E. and Felix-Carter, M-L. Cultural Diversityand the Internet: Resources
And Ideas for your Classroom. Presented at MEMO(Minnesota Educational Media Organization Fall Conference,Minneapolis, MN October 3, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. But I Found It On the Internet - It MustBe True. Presented at MEMO (Minnesota Educational MediaOrganization Fall Conference, Minneapolis, MN
October 3, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Web Leadership and Teaching: Issues andAnswers, AECT (Association
for Educational Communications and Technology)Summer Leadership Conference,
St. Paul, MN. July 31, and August 1, 1997 (Invitedpresentations).
- Descy, D.E. Evaluating World Wide Web Information: HowCan You Trust What You See? Presented at NECC'97 (NationalEducational Computing Conference),
Seattle, WA. July 1, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. World Wide Web Pages in Five Minutes. Paidworkshop presented at NECC'97 (National Educational ComputingConference), Seattle, WA.
June 29, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. An Introduction to World Wide Web PageDevelopment-, Minnesota
State Colleges and University Electronic AcademySummer Institute, Bemidji, MN.
June 4 and 5, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Information on the Internet: What Can WeTrust?-, Classrooms of the
Future III: Transforming Classrooms at HamlineUniversity, St. Paul, MN.
May 28, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Designing and Using PowerPoint forDepartmental Presentations.
Workshop for College of Education Secretaries atthe Mankato State University,
April 26, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Introduction to Departmental LISTSERVs.Workshop for College of
Education Secretaries at the Mankato StateUniversity, April 26, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Enhancing Your Lecture Using ElectronicPresentation Software.
Inservice workshop for College of Education Facultyat the Mankato State
University, March 25 & April 17, April 12 &May 17, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Developing and Teaching an InternetTraining Course Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1997 Convention,
Albuquerque, NM. February 15, 1997.
- Descy, D.E. Evaluating World Wide Web InformationPresented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1997 Convention,
Albuquerque, NM. February 15, 1997.
- Hackbarth, S.A., Descy, D.E., & Quinlan, L.A.Web-based Learning. Presented at the Association forEducational Communications and Technology 1997 Convention,
Albuquerque, NM. February 13, 1997.
- Descy, D.E., Cline, E., Anderson, G., and Brown, R.-Planning for Educational
Technology. Panelist following PBS/U of MDvideoconference. University of St.
Thomas, St. Paul, MN. November 14, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. Evaluating Internet Based Resources.Presented at the MEMO'96
Fall Conference, Duluth, MN. October 4,1996.
- Descy, D.E. Technology Tools for the Classroom. Presented at a full week k-12
teacher workshop. Minnesota Riverland TechnicalCollege, Austin, MN.
July 25, and August 1, 8, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. Teaching Over the Internet. Presented ata full week post-secondary
teacher NSF-Undergraduate Faculty Enhancementworkshop. Minnesota Riverland Technical College, Austin, MN.July 18, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. Introduction to the Web and Building WebPages. Presented to the
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences "Teachingon the Web" In-service
workshop. Mankato State University, MN. June 14 and15, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. and Fiehn, B. Helping Preservice Teachersto Use Computers, Internet, and Technology. Presented at NECC'96 (National Educational Computing Conference),Minneapolis, MN. June 13, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. Cultural Diversity Resources on theInternet. Presented at NECC'96 (National EducationalComputing Conference), Minneapolis, MN.
June 12, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. and Quinlan, L. Developing and Teaching anInternet Training Course. (AECT Society Session). Presented at NECC'96 (National Educational
Computing Conference), Minneapolis, MN. June 12,1996.
- Descy, D.E. Designing and Producing World Wide WebPages. Workshop presented to faculty and staff at JICA (JapanInternational Cooperative Center - Japan Foreign Ministry),JICA Center, Okinawa, Japan. March 21, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. The Role of the Educational ResourceCenter in the USA. Presented to faculty and staff at TsukubaUniversity, Tsukuba, Japan. March 14, 1996.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R., All Aboard theInternet. Presented at the
Association for Educational Communications andTechnology 1996 Convention,
Indianapolis, Indiana. February 16, 1996.
- Descy, D.E. Cultural Diversity Resources on theInternet. Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology 1996 Convention,
Indianapolis, Indiana. February 16, 1996.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R., Advanced InternetTopics. Presented at the
Association for Educational Communications andTechnology 1996 Convention,
Indianapolis, Indiana, February 15, 1996.
- Viers, G., and Descy, D.E. Instructional TechnologyPrograms Are Beginning to Spin
Webs. Presented at the Association for EducationalCommunications and
Technology 1996 Convention, Indianapolis, Indiana,February 14, 1996.
- Descy, D.E., Riley, T., & Levens, S. RuralApplications of Telecommunications
Technology. Presented at Technology Tools for RuralRevitalization, North
Mankato, December 14, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Exploring the Internet. Workshops (3)presented at the 8th
Omnium-Gatherum 7-12... Exploring the Universe(Presented to students in
grade 7-12.), Mankato State University, December 7,1995.
- Descy, D.E. What is this Internet? Three workshopspresented at the 8th
Omnium-Gatherum 7-12... Exploring the Universe(Presented to students in
grades 7-12.), Mankato State University, December5, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Multicultural Resources on the Internet.Presented at the Connecticut
Educational Media Association State Conference,Cromwell, CT,
November 3, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Internet: Issues and Answers. PanelPresented at the Connecticut
Educational Media Association State Conference,Cromwell, CT,
November 3, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Making Your Own World Wide Web Page. Twoinservice workshops for
Faculty/Administrators at the Mankato StateUniversity Development Day, November 1, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Accountants Aboard the Internet. Workshoppresented to the Mankato Branch of the Institute ofManagement Accountants, Mankato State University: August 15,1995.
- Descy, D.E. Surfin' The Net: World-Wide WebConstruction. One day workshop presented at Marywood College,Scranton, PA, July 14, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Surfin' The Net: An Internet Workshop.Three day workshop presented at Marywood College,Scranton, PA:, July 11-13, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Developing and Presenting Internet Workshopsand Training. Panel
presented at NECC '95 (National Educational ComputingConference), Baltimore, MD, June 19, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Introduction to the Internet. Workshoppresented to faculty and staff
at Mankato State University, May 19,1995.
- Descy, D.E. Developing, Constructing, and Navigatingthe MN State University
Center for Faculty Development World-Wide WebServer. Bush Grant State
University Conference, Bloomington, MN, April 27,1995.
- Descy, D.E. Introduction to the Internet. Workshoppresented to faculty and staff
at Mankato State University, April 21,1995.
- Descy, D.E. Feminism, Racism, and OppressionResources on the Internet. Inservice workshop for Women'sCenter Class at the Mankato State University, April 10,1995.
- Descy, D.E. Getting Aboard the Internet. Presented atthe Minnesota
Educational Media Organization TelecommunicationsConference, Mankato, Minnesota, February 24,1995.
- Descy, D.E. Expanding Your Presentation Frontiers.Presented at the Association for
Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim,CA, February 9, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Introducing the Internet. Presented at theAssociation for Educational
Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA,February 8, 1995.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R. All Aboard the Internet:Advanced Inter-
Navigating. Workshop presented at the Associationfor Educational
Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA,February 8, 1995.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R. All Aboard theInternet: A Beginners Guide.
Workshop presented at the Association forEducational Communications
and Technology, Anaheim, CA, February 7,1995.
- Descy, D.E., & Lebowitz, R. Cultural Diversity inCyberspace. Workshop presented at the Mankato StateUniversity Development Day, February 21, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Introduction to the Internet for Businessand Industry. Workshop
presented at the Twin Cities Chapter of theAssociation for Educational
Communications and Technology, University ofMinnesota, January 19, 1995
- Descy, D.E. All Aboard the Internet for Engineers.Workshop presented at the Twin
Cities Chapter of the Society of AutomotiveEngineers, University of Minnesota,
January 12, 1995.
- Descy, D.E. Let's Check Out the Internet. Threeworkshops presented at the 7th
Omnium-Gatherum 7-12... An Opportunity to Explore(Presented to students in
grades 7-12.), Mankato State University, December6, 1994 .
- Descy, D.E. Producing Overheads That Work. Presentedat a faculty inservice
for the College of Business, Mankato StateUniversity, November 18, 1994.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R. Advancing on theInternet. Presented at the
American Association of School LibrariansConference, Indianapolis, IN,
November 11, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Presenting Powerful Presentations.Presented at a faculty inservice
for the College of Business, Mankato StateUniversity, October, 21, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Accessing the MSUS Pals System usingMACPals. Presented at the
Minnesota State University System Bush Conference:Telecommunication
Linkages in Teacher Education. Bemidji, Minnesota,April 15, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Producing Educational Overheads. Presentedat a faculty inservice
day at Brookside Park School, Albert Lea, Minnesota, March, 18, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Integrating the Internet into YourCurriculum. Inservice workshop forFaculty/Administrators at the Mankato State University Development Day, February 26, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Preparing Powerful Presentations for theClassroom. Inservice workshop for Faculty/Administratorsat the Mankato State University Development Day, February26, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. All Aboard the Internet. Presented at theAssociation for Educational Communications andTechnology 1994 Convention,
Nashville, Tennessee, February 16, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Presenting Powerful Presentations.Presented at the Association for Educational Communicationsand Technology 1994 Convention, Nashville, Tennessee,February 16, 1994.
- West, P.C., Birmingham, F.R., Descy, D.E., Taylor, D.,and Dickson, M.
Distance Education: Potentials and Perils.Presented at the Association
for Educational Communications and Technology 1994Convention,
Nashville, Tennessee, February 16, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Meet Their Needs Through the Internet.Presented at the Minnesota
Educational Media Organization Mid-WinterConference, Alexandria, MN,
February 2, 1994.
- Descy, D.E. Getting Aboard the Internet. Presented atthe Minnesota
Educational Media Organization Annual Conference,Brainerd, Minnesota,
October 2, 1993.
- Descy, D.E. Presentation Graphics Made Simple.Presented at the Minnesota
Educational Media Organization Annual Conference,Brainerd, Minnesota,
October 3, 1993.
- Descy, D.E. Presentation Magic. Workshop presented atNECC '93 (National
Educational Computing Conference), Orlando,Florida, July 1, 1993.
- Descy, D.E., and Lanclos, P. Hypermedia for the AppleIIe: An Introduction to
Tutor-Tech. Workshop presented at NECC '93(National Educational Computing Conference), Orlando, Florida,June 27, 1993.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R. Internet Workshop.Inservice workshop for
media specialists, public librarians, supervisors inSouth Central Minnesota
Internet Access Project, May 11, 1993 (6 hours).Follow-up: May 21, 1993
(6 hours).
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. College of EducationInternet Inservice.
Inservice workshops to introduce college ofeducation faculty to Internet
Protocols. April 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 1993 (2 hoursessions).
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. Lab District SchoolsInternet Workshop. Inservice workshop to introducesuperintendents and principals from
Superintendents' Advisory Committee, LaboratoryDistrict Teacher Education
Center to the Internet, April 8, 1993.
- Descy, D.E. Preparing Powerful Presentations. Inserviceworkshop for
Faculty/Administrators at the Mankato StateUniversity Development Day,
February 17, 1993.
- Descy, D.E. All Aboard the Internet. Inserviceworkshop presented at the Minnesota
Educational Media Organization Region 9 meeting, January 27, 1993.
- Descy, D.E. Introduction to the Camcorder and Its Usesin the Classroom. Inservice
workshop for Administrators and Library MediaSpecialists in Independent
School District 77, Mankato, MN area, January 25,1993.
- Descy, D.E. Teaching Future Teachers aboutTelecommunications. Invited
presentation at the Association for EducationalCommunications and
Technology 1993 Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana,January 13, 1993.
- Descy, D.E. Delivering Great Presentations: It's Easyas 1,2,3!. Presented
at the Association for Educational Communicationsand Technology 1993
Convention, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 13,1993.
- Descy, D.E. Cable Connections: Exploring thePossibilities. Presented
at the Minnesota Educational Media OrganizationAnnual Conference, Duluth,
Minnesota, October 3, 1992.
- Descy, D.E. Bridging the Gap: How to Deliver WinningPresentations. Presented
at the Minnesota Educational Media OrganizationAnnual Conference, Duluth Minnesota, October 2,1992.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. Models and Strategiesfor Training Distance
Education Teachers. Presented at the Sixth AnnualConference on Distance
Education, Training, & InteractiveTechnologies, Augusta, Maine,
September 24, 1992.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. How to BuildSupport for a New Distance
Education Project Among Your Administration andFaculty. Presented at the Sixth
Annual Conference on Distance Education, Training,& Interactive Technologies,
Augusta, Maine, September 24, 1992.
- Descy, D.E. A Primer on Distance Education: What it is,how it works, and how to
use it. Invited presentation at the 26th AnnualMedia Technology Conference,
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI, June23, 1992.
- Descy, D.E. Getting the Most Out of Your Speakers.Presented at the Region 6
Association for Educational Communications andTechnology Leader's Conference,
St. Mary's College, Winona, MN, June 10,1992.
- Descy, D.E., & Birmingham, F.R. Distance Educationin Minnesota: The Kids
Project. Presented at the Ninth InternationalConference on Technology
and Education, Paris, France, March 18,1992.
- Birmingham, F.R. & Descy, D.E. A Status Report onthe Development of 2-Way
Televised Instruction in Minnesota. Presented atthe Ninth International
Conference on Technology and Education, Paris,France, March 18, 1992.
- Descy, D.E., & Birmingham, F.R. InservicePreparation for Distance Education
Teachers. Presented at the Ninth InternationalConference on Technology
and Education, Paris, France, March 17,1992.
- Descy, D.E. Telecommunications-Selecting AppropriateContent for the Basic Media
Course. Invited presentation at the Association forEducational Communications
and Technology 1992 Convention, Washington, D.C. February 5, 1992.
- Birmingham, F.R., Descy, D.E., Ericson, D.A., andHallan, S. Distance Education:
The Minnesota Experience. Presented at Associationfor Educational
Communications and Technology 1992 Convention,Washington, D.C.
February 6, 1992.
- Descy, D.E. Presentation Power: A practical Guide forBetter Speaking. Presented at
Minnesota Educational Media Organization AnnualConference, Minneapolis
Minnesota, October 4, 1991.
- Descy, D.E., and Ericson, D.A. Teaching Over 2-WayInteractive Television.
Presented at Minnesota Educational MediaOrganization Annual Conference,
Minneapolis Minnesota, October 4, 1991.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. The KIDS Project: ADistance Education
Model. Presented at the Fifth Annual Conference onDistance Education, Training,
& Interactive Technologies, Augusta, Maine,September 26, 1991.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. Preparation of DistanceEducation Teachers.
Presented at the Fifth Annual Conference onDistance Education, Training, & InteractiveTechnologies, Augusta, Maine, September 27, 1991.
- Descy, D.E., and Birmingham, F.R. A Status Report onthe Development of 2-Way
Televised Instruction In the Seven Campus MinnesotaState University System.
Presented at the 12th Educational ComputingOrganization of Ontario and
the 8th International Conference on Technology andEducation Joint Conference, Toronto, Canada, May 9,1991.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. Designing,Implementing, and Administrating a
2-Way Instructional Television System and Some HintsFor Delivering
Instruction. Presented at the 12th EducationalComputing Organization of Ontario
and the 8th International on Technology and EducationJoint Conference, Toronto,
Canada, May 9,1991.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. Designing,Implementing, and
Administrating a 2-Way Instructional TelevisionSystem and Some
Hints For Delivering Instruction. Presented at theFourth Annual
Conference on Distance Education, Training, &Interactive
Technologies, Augusta, Maine, September 27,1990.
- Birmingham, F.R., and Descy, D.E. A Status Report onthe Development
of 2-Way Televised Instruction In the Seven CampusMinnesota State
University System. Presented at the Fourth AnnualConference on Distance
Education, Training, & InteractiveTechnologies, Augusta, Maine,
September 28, 1990.
- Descy, D.E. An Instrument to Measure Advising: DATAs,the
Descy Attitude Towards Advisors scale. Presentedat the National Academic
Advising Association, 12th National Conference onAcademic Advising, Miami,
Florida, October 10, 1988.
- Descy, D.E. Same Mousetrap. Improved Cheese: Technological Advances in
Classroom Equipment. Presented at theTechnological Advances in Education and
Training Conference, University of Maine, October2, 1987.
 
TELECONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:
 
- Descy, D.E. Showcasing of Best Practices. Presenter ofBest Practice for
Training Preservice Teachers in the Use ofTechnology.on Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities Technology Competencies inTeacher Education
Teleconference MnSAT, St. Paul, MN. September 9,1999.
- Descy, D.E., Souter, M., & Meland, J. -Viewer CallBack to Experts. Panelist for
viewer call-in to Internet Experts on the Multimediaon the Net Program 11:
Building a Presence on the Web TeleconferenceSeries to 89 sites in North
America. MnSAT, St. Paul, MN. May 2,1996.
 
EDITORIAL BOARDS:
 
- Editorial Board, Quarterly Review of DistanceEducation (1999- ).
- Editor-in-Chief, TechTrends: For Leaders in Educationand Training (1999- ).
- Editorial Board, TechTrends: For Leaders in Educationand Training (1993- ).
- Editorial Board, International Journal of InstructionalMedia (1991- ).
 
GRANTS
 
- RITE PT3 Grant Minnesota State University, MankatoSite Coordinator.
(2000- )$300k grant.
- Mn State Colleges & Universities TechnologyFunding Grant (1998-1999)
Received $548k grant.
- Mn State Colleges & Universities/U of Mn DistanceLearning
Collaborative Project (1996-1998). Received $180kgrant.
- US West/NEA Minnesota Teacher Network Design Team(1996-1998)
Received $2.5M grant.
 
 
STATE AND NATIONAL COMMITTEES:
 
- Chairperson: AECT Affiliates Council (2000- ).
- Mn State Colleges & Universities Core TeacherEducation Student Technology
Standards Committee.
- President Twin Cities, Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (1999- ).
- President elect Twin Cities, Association forEducational
Communications and Technology(1998-1999).
- Editor-in-Chief, TechTrends: Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology (1997- )
- National Awards Committee of the Association forEducational Communications
and Technology (1997- ).
- Member-at-Large (elected position) Twin Cities,Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (1997-98).
- Association for Educational Communications andTechnology/International
Society for Technology in Education Joint ProgramCommittee (1996- ).
- NECC'96 National Educational Computing Conference,Minneapolis, Program
Committee.
- Chair: Publications Committee, Minnesota EducationalMedia
Organization (1996-97 ).
- Chair: Telecommunications Special Interest Division,Minnesota Educational Media
Organization (1994-96).
- NECC'95 National Educational Computing Conference,Baltimore, Input committee.
- North Central Association Evaluation Team for St. PaulPublic High School (1993).
- Member-at-Large (elected position) Twin Cities,Association for Educational
Communications and Technology (1993-94).
- Governor's Advisory Council on Technology and Personswith Disabilities
(1991-93).
- National Membership Committee of the Association forEducational Communications and Technology (1991- ).
- Student Produced Media Standing Committee of the
Association for Educational Communications andTechnology (1991-97).
- Committee to develop State of Minnesota, Department ofEducation Model Learner
for Information Technology Curriculum Integration(1990).
 
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES:
 
- PT3 RITE Grant Site Coordinator (2000- )
- International Programs Advisory Committee(1999-2000).
- Faculty Association Nominations & ElectionsCommittee (1998- ).
- University Assessment Coordinators Council (1999- ).
- College of Education Core Curriculum Redesign Committee(1999- ).
- Learning Technology Roundtable Co- Chair (1999-).
- Learning Technology Roundtable Computer ReplacementPolicy Committee Chair
(1999- ).
- Co-Technology Coordinator, College of Education$558,000 Grant (1998- ).
- MnSCU/MSU Teacher Preparation Grant Team(1998).
- Technical College Teacher Education Degree ProgramRedesign Team (1998- ).
- University Budget Sub Meet and Confer Committee(1997-1998).
- Co-chair (Dean's appointment), College of EducationTechnology
Committee (1997- ).
- College of Education Initial Teacher LicensureChairperson's Group (I am the
only non-chairperson on this committee) (1997- ).
- College of Education Secondary Education StandardsCoalition (1997- ).
- College of Education Primary Education StandardsCoalition (1997- ).
- Curriculum and Instruction Faculty Search Committee(1998).
- Library Media Education Faculty Search Committee(1998).
- Career Exploration Coordinator Search Committee(1998).
- College of Education Dean's Search Committee(1996-97)(1997-98).
- Electronic Academy Grant Proposal Team(1996-1997).
- University Learning Technology Mission Roundtable(1996- ).
- University Faculty Research Grant and SabbaticalCommittee (1995-97 ).
- College of Education Deans Search Committee (1994- ).
- University Web Design and Oversight Committee (1994- ).
- Editor, Mankato Statement, Journal of the College ofEducation (1994-95).
- Information Sciences Institute Committee(1994-95).
- University Appointment, Promotion, and TenureCommittee (1993-95).
- Global Learning Laboratory Advisory Committee (1991- ).
- College of Education Curriculum Committee (1991- ).
- University Computer Science Committee (1989 - ).
- Educational Resources Center Task Force.
- University Foundation Campus Campaign Fund.
- University New Faculty Development Workshop.
- University Recycling Team.
- College of Education NCATE Standards Faculty StudyGroup.
- College of Education Committee to draft TeacherEducation Model Program.
- College of Education Committee to Study the CapstoneExperience.
- Educational Technology Program AdvisoryCommittee.
- Library Media Education Facilities DesignCommittee.
- Library Media Education Program AdvisoryCommittee.
- MECC Authorized Preview Center Director.
- Mobile Technology Instructional CenterCommittee.
- Studies in Educational Alternatives Review Board.
 
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP:
 
- MnSCU/MSU Electronic Academy Academic CourseInitiative: Release time to
design and develop new courses utilizing electronicdelivery methods
including the Internet and World Wide Web (Winter,1998).
- MnSCU/MSU Electronic Academy Faculty/Peer Mentor: Tomentor faculty in the
design, development, and presentation of on-linecourses (Winter, 1998).
- Outstanding Young Americans (1998 - 1999editions)
- Dictionary of International Biography (1998 - 2001editions).
- Marquis Who's Who in the America (1998 - 2001editions).
- Marquis Who's Who in the Midwest (1999, 2001editions).
- Marquis Who's Who in the World (1997-2002 editions).
- Marquis Who's Who in American Education (1989-90,1996-1997 editions).
- Mankato State University Faculty Improvement Grant(1991).
- Mankato State University Faculty Research Grant(1990).
- University of Connecticut, Ph. D. program, 4.1GPA.
- Phi Kappa Phi (1987- ).
- Research Assistantship, Dean's Office, School ofEducation University of Connecticut
(1985-1987).
- Phi Delta Kappa (1985- ).
- Scholarship: Connecticut Educational MediaAssociation (1984).
- Pi Lambda Theta (1984- ).
- Teaching Assistantship, Biology Department, CentralConnecticut State University.
 
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
 
- Association for Educational Communications andTechnology.
- International Society for Technology inEducation.
- Minnesota Educational Media Organization.
- Minnesota Society for Technology inEducation.
- Twin Cities Chapter, Association for EducationalCommunications and Technology.
 
REFERENCES:
 
- Dr. Robert J. Miller, Professor and Chair, SpecialEducation Department,
Box 52-MSU, Minnesota State University, Mankato, (507)389-5653.
robert.miller@mankato.msus.edu
- Dr. Steven Reuter, Professor, Curriculum andInstruction Department,
Box 52-MSU, Minnesota State University, Mankato, (507)389-5340.
steve.reuter@mankato.msus.edu
- Dr. Diane Coursol, Professor, Counseling and StudentPersonnel,
Box 52-MSU, Minnesota State University, Mankato,(507) 389-5656.
diane.coursol@mankato.msus.edu
- Dr. Julie Furst-Bowe, Assistant Vice Chancellor,Academic and Student Affairs,
303 Administration Building, University ofWisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.
(715) 232-2421.Furst-Bowej@m1.uwstout.edu