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Dr. Kyle Leonard Peck

Biography
Dr. Peck[1] is happily marry to Dr. Catherine Augustine and there union has produce four children namely: Jamie Buck, Erin Hammerstedt, Kyla Stewart and K.C. Peck. He has two siblings Roxy Peck (California) and Lygia Smidt (California). His favourite musician are: Trailer Park Troubadours, James Taylor and Same & Dave. “I don’t know why people are afraid of new ideas. It’s the old ones that frighten me” (John Cage) that is his favorite quote.

HIS GOAL IS...

Is that before he dies, people will look back at what he has been doing in the name of education and say,

"I can't believe we used to do it that way!"

Dr. Peck believe that gathering students, asking them to sit and listen to someone addressing them as a group, and then to retell what they heard, will seem as silly in the very near future as viewing the earth as flat or the believing the heart to be the center of emotions seems today.

He is of the view that we can and will, put that knowledge to work in the next decade or so. This new knowledge of the learning process, the opportunities offered by advanced technologies including MOOCs and digital badges, the inefficiency and ineffectiveness of current practices, and the ever-increasing cost of educating "the old way" will converge to stimulate a renaissance of new learning environments and practices. Education will be transformed in my lifetime.

I have chosen my goal carefully. I believe it will happen with or without me, but I'd like to be able to look back in a couple of decades and believe that I helped in some small way. STEM Scouts, a current passion, has the potential to make a significant contribution to this transformation.

 Biography sketch 

Dr. Kyle L. Peck is Co-Director of the Center for Online Innovation in Learning and Professor of Education and Research Fellow in the Learning, Design, and Technology program at Penn State University. He studies and applies innovations in education, and his current interests include Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and digital badges in education. His most recent published thoughts on these topics can be found on the blog “EvoLLLution”.

Dr. Peck recently served as Principal Investigator for the NASA Aerospace Education Services Project (2009 - 2013), Director of the Regional Educational Lab for the mid-Atlantic region (2006-2011) and Co-Director of Pennsylvania’s Classrooms for the Future Evaluation Project (2006 - 2011).

Kyle is Director of the DIY STEM program, an emerging national opportunity to enhance learning in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math through hands on projects, online learning opportunities, and “digital badges.”  He was also Co-Founder of the innovative “Centre Learning Community Charter School,” and completed two terms on the Board of Directors of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). He is a Past President of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) and its Pennsylvania affiliate, PAECT, and has also served as Associate Dean for Research, Outreach, and Technology, Head of the Learning and Performance Systems Department, and Professor in Charge of the Learning Design and Technology Program at Penn State.

Before coming to Penn State, he taught middle school for seven years, and was involved in corporate training for five years. Dr. Peck is co-author of two books, more than 40 book chapters and journal articles, and four education-related software programs. He is a popular speaker, and has made more than 285 presentations at professional conferences in 12 countries.

Summary of his education

 * Ph.D. Educational Psychology / Educational Technology -- May, 1987 University of Colorado, Boulder
 * M.A.   Education / Reading -- December, 1981 University of Colorado, Boulder
 * B.A.  Psychology (Cum Laude) -- March, 1974 Occidental College, Los Angeles, California

Professional Experience and teaching experience

 * Director, STEM Scouts The Pennsylvania State University.  (January 2012 - Present)
 * Director, Center for Online Innovation in Learning (COIL) The Pennsylvania State University.  (January 2012 - Present)
 * Principal Investigator, NASA Aerospace Education Services Project (Contract with National Aeronautics and Space Administration) The Pennsylvania State University.  (November 2009 - Present)
 * Director, Regional Educational Lab Mid-Atlantic (Contract with U.S. Department of Education) The Pennsylvania State University.  (March 2006 - December 2011)
 * Associate Dean for Research, Outreach, and Technology The Pennsylvania State University.  (July, 2008 - October, 2010)
 * Co-Director, Classrooms for the Future Evaluation Project (Contract with Pennsylvania Department of Education) The Pennsylvania State University.  (July, 2006 - March, 2011)

 Teaching Experience 

Grades 7-9 Mathematics (2 years)

Grade 7 Reading and Mathematics (2 years)

Grades 4 - 6 All subjects (3 years)

Graduate Level - Instructional Systems Design / Educational Innovation (18 years)

Corporate Training Experience:

Instructional Designer (1 year)

Manager of Customer Education (2 years)

Director of Education and Training (2 years)

Research
U.S. Department of Education Reports


 * Wijekumar, K., Hitchcock, J., Turner, H., Lei, P., & Peck, K. (2009) A Multisite Cluster Randomized Trial of the Effects of CompassLearning Odyssey[R] Math on the Math Achievement of Selected Grade 4 Students in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Final Report. NCEE 2009-4068.  Available at: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/pdf/REL_20094068.pdf
 * Johnson, K. E., Peck, K., & Wise, J. (2007). Subgroups and adequate yearly progress in Mid-Atlantic Region schools (Issues & Answers Report, REL 2007–No. 028). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/pdf/REL_2007028_sum.pdf
 * Johnson, K.E., Peck, K., & Wise, J. (2007). The students with disabilities subgroup and adequate yearly progress in Mid-Atlantic Region schools. (Issues & Answers Report, REL 2007–No. 018). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance, Regional Educational Laboratory Mid-Atlantic. Retrieved from https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs/regions/midatlantic/pdf/REL_2007018.pdf

Publications and Books
 Recent Invited Online Publications :


 * 1) Peck, K. L. (2013, March) The Evolving Role of “Teacher” in a MOOCs and Badges World. In Evolllution. Available at: http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/role-teacher-moocs-badges-world/
 * 2) Peck, K. L. (2012, November) Digital Badges: A More Viable Currency for Returning Adult Students?. In Evolllution. Available at: http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/digital-badges-a-more-viable-currency-forreturning-adult-students/
 * 3) Peck, K. L. (2012, August) MoocDonalds: Are MOOCs Fast Food?. In Evolllution. Available at: http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/moocdonalds-are-moocs-fastfood/
 * 4) Peck, K. L. (2012, July) Re-placing Educators: How Innovation is Changing the Teaching Role. In Evolllution. Available at: http://www.evolllution.com/distance_online_learning/re-placing-educators-howinnovation-is-changing-the-teaching-role/
 * 5) Peck, K. L. (2012, June) Will Badging Overcome “The Frankenstein Effect?” In Evolllution. Available at: http://evolllution.com/opinions/will-badging-overcome-or-feed-the-frankenstein-effect/  Peck, K. L. (2012, June) Digital Badges: Catalyst in the Evolution of Higher Education or “Killer App” for Alternatives? In Evolllution. Available at: http://www.evolllution.com/opinions/digital-badges-catalyst-in-the-evolution-of-higher-education-or-killer-app-for-alternatives/

Books:


 * Jonassen, D. H., Peck, K. L., & Wilson, B. G. (1999)  Learning with Technology:  A Constructivist Perspective. Merrill /Prentice-Hall:  Upper Saddle River, NJ.
 * Hannafin, M. J. & Peck, K. L  (1988)   The Design, Development, and Evaluation of Instructional Software.  Macmillan Publishing Company:  New York.  (Chosen as 1989 "Outstanding Book in Instructional Development" by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT))
 * Hannafin, M. J. & Peck, K. L  (1988)  Instructor's Manual for The Design, Development, and Evaluation of Instructional Software.  Macmillan Publishing Company:  New York.

Awards
"Friend of NPAECT Award" from the Northwest Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology,


 * "for assisting in the furthering of technology in education and distinguished service to the association."  (April, 2008)

Association for Educational Communications and Technology:


 * "Outstanding Book in Instructional Development" Award
 * "Outstanding Practice in Instructional Development"

International Society for Educational Technology (ISTE)


 * "Making IT Happen Award"

Pennsylvania Association for Educational Communications and Technology (PAECT):


 * "Pioneer Award" for leadership in the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process


 * “Mary C. Renner Award for service to the profession

Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (PASCD):


 * "President's Award" for "longstanding leadership in reshaping Pennsylvania's educational vision and future."

Apple Computer:


 * Apple Distinguished Educator

Penn State University


 * Shirley Hendrick Award for    Outstanding Academic Leadership

"Making it Happen" Award from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).


 * A nationally recognized award program for educators in the field of educational technology integration in K–12 schools, this program identifies and rewards educational technology leaders around the country for their commitment and innovation. (June, 2006)