Nominations are Open for the Glenn A. Reich Memorial Award for Instructional Technology

Glenn Reich believed in a humanistic, collaborative approach to instructional technology. He believed that "technology could enrich the teaching and learning process; it could open the doors for new opportunities and new ideas."

This award was established in 1999 by Lori Reich in memory of her late husband, Glenn Reich, former Director of User Services at Harper College. Glenn wanted to share his love of computers with students and faculty members. He encouraged faculty and staff to invest their energy in the technology that he knew would dramatically affect our world. Glenn believed every academic discipline should expose students to technology and assist them to become more comfortable with it. This award is devoted to realizing and carrying forward that vision.

Award Recipients

  • 2000-2001 Mark Healy
  • 2001-2002 Sunil Koswatta
  • 2002-2003 Terry Morris
  • 2003-2004 Deepa Godambe
  • 2004-2005 Kenneth Hyde
  • 2004-2005 Timothy Prentiss
  • 2005-2006 Judith Zaplatynsky
  • 2006-2007 Julie D'Agostino & Denise Dudzinski
  • 2007-2008 Jeff Przybylo
  • 2008-2009 Dave Braunschweig
  • 2009-2010 Jennifer Bell
Glenn A. Reich Award nominations are accepted until November 1, 2010.

What's New? Tablet PCs!



Andy Geary's Introduction to the Tablet Computer workshops have been filling fast with engaged and enthusiastic Harper College faculty members who are using tablet notebook PCs in a pilot program this semester. The workshop provides a demonstration of the use of the tablet and pen; along with an overview of several applications, including Windows Journal, Microsoft OneNote, and PDF Annotator. Andy Geary has pioneered the use of a tablet PC at Harper College in his mathematics classes.

Instructional Uses of Tablet PCs

There are many instructional uses for tablet PCs. For example, connected to an overhead projection system a tablet PC offers flexibility to classroom instructors, providing the ability to easily add annotations to PowerPoint presentations.


Beyond PowerPoint

Microsoft OneNote documents can be created for display with key concepts and blank areas for in-class diagramming or graphing. Unlike a whiteboard, which cannot be easily saved and distributed to students, the class notes created on a tablet PC can be exported to PDF format and distributed to students for reference and study.

Providing Feedback to Students

PDF Annotator can be used by instructors to provide more personal, handwritten feedback on student writing assignments.

Workshop Information

Check out the Center for Innovative Instruction's blog at http://harperdoit.wordpress.com for workshop dates and times.

Further Reading


Webinar: Student Engagement in Online Courses and Jing Tool Tech Ed Conference Review

Instructional Technology Committee (ITC) is sponsoring a webinar during September:

Student Engagement in Online Courses and Jing Tool
Tech Ed Conference Review