Joanne Leight

Dr. Joanne Leight teaches instructional technology to physical education majors at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania where she serves as Associate Professor. In addition, she teaches classes for the coaching minor (Psychological and Sociological Bases of Sport, Philosophy and Psychology of Coaching, Sports Officiating and Coaching Practicum). She also supervises student teachers and has supervised SRU student teachers in Mexico City, Mexico and Dublin, Ireland. She earned her doctorate degree in education from Duquesne University. She has successfully written numerous technology grants and serves as the technology editor of the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.

Publications

Infusing Technology into a Physical Education Teacher Education Program
Infusing Technology into a Physical Education Teacher Education Program
Joanne Leight, Randall Nichols. © 2012. 15 pages.
Technology is changing the way Physical Education is taught. From heart rate monitors and pedometers to podcasting, exergaming, and desktop applications, tomorrow’s teachers need...
Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences
Technology Leadership in Teacher Education: Integrated Solutions and Experiences
Junko Yamamoto, Joanne Leight, Sally Winterton, Christian Penny. © 2010. 390 pages.
Teachers and teacher educators are faced with the challenge of adapting to and remaining aware of continual advancements in technology and their resulting impact in the...