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Welcome to my homepage.  At this moment it is under construction.  However, one thing I have come to realize about using computers is -- things are always under construction.  Things are never done!  They can always be improved!  

Thus, you will find this page very basic and simple.  Because it is simply an introduction or a pathway to more important stuff -- information that will, hopefully, support the teaching/learning process.  
     

 Links to Homepage Components:

General Information
Teaching Philosophy
Courses Taught
Selected Vita
Selected Links
   
General Information:  School Address:
  AT 133A, Department of Industry and Technology
  Ball State University
  Muncie, IN 47306
   
  Phone: 765-285-5653
  FAX:   765-285-2162
  E-mail: rshackelford@bsu.edu
   

Teaching Philosophy: 

A teaching/training philosophy includes a brief statement of one's teaching beliefs or a statement of guiding principles.  My teaching philosophy or statement/goal can be viewed by opening this pdf file
   
Courses Taught: 

ITEDU 691 --Strategies and Materials for Teaching Technology Education

  A study of teaching/learning strategies; and the selection, production, and use of instructional materials to support the strategies. (3 hrs.)
   see course syllabus: http://rshackelford.iweb.bsu.edu/ITEDU691/
CourseSyllabus.htm
 
  ITEDU 108 -- Production Techniques
  Studies the tools, machines, and processes used in the technology education classroom and laboratory.  Laboratory experiences help develop techniques related to material and information processing.  Includes laboratory activities.  (4 hrs.)
   see course syllabus pdf:
 
 

ITDPT 390 -- Training and Development in Industry

  Develops basic skills in the use of instructional technology to support teaching and learning in the elementary school.  Includes lab activities outside of class (2 hrs.)
   see course syllabus :
 
 

ITDPT 203 -- Material Processing

  Industrial materials and processes are studied, including material identification, classification, properties, procurement, processing, use, and disposal.  Includes laboratory activities. (3 hrs.)
   see course syllabus pdf:
 
  ITEDU 396 -- Program Planning and Implementation
  Design and evaluate technology-based instruction and curriculum for meeting student needs.  Facility planning, program planning, and trends in technology education are explored.  Includes a public school teaching experience. (3 hrs.) 
   see course syllabus pdf:
 
  ITEDU 410 -- Capstone Experience in Technology
  A technological product, process, or system is studied.  Conduct in-depth research on an approved topic related to technology.  Results of the research are formally presented to peers and faculty.  Prerequisite: junior standing.  (3 hrs.) 
   see course syllabus pdf:
 
   

 Selected Vita:

I have many reservations about including a copy of this vita.  A vita is a historical document describing what one has done in the past.  While some believe that one's past performance is a good indicator of what a person will do in the future, I'm not quite sure that's true.  

With that in mind, if you would like to see some of my accomplishments over the past 30 years of my professional career and your just dying for some exciting late night reading click on the pdf file for a copy of my vita of selected accomplishments.
   

 Selected Links:

These links will connect you to key resources for supporting the teaching/learning process:
  (a) http://rshackelford.iweb.bsu.edu/itedu/projectedmedia
      recommendations.htm
  (b) http://rshackelford.iweb.bsu.edu/itedu/
     Resources.htm
  (c) http://www.ael.org/rtec/ideas.htm
     
     
 

 

Developed by: 
Dr. Ray Shackelford
Department of Industry and Technology
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 

Please report inactive links and suggested corrections and/or additions to rshackelford@bsu.edu
İRay Shackelford
05/11/06