Leigh Zeitz

Leigh Zeitz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Educational Technology) at the University of Northern Iowa's College of Education, with a career spanning over 25 years from 1992 to 2016. He specialized in educational technology, focusing on keyboarding instruction, concept mapping, and integrating technology into pedagogical practices. His roles evolved from Instructor (1992-1993) to Assistant Professor (1993-1997) before attaining the rank of Associate Professor from 1998 onward. He also contributed to the Department of Teaching from 2004-2005.

Zeitz's research emphasizes practical educational tools, such as keyboarding proficiency development for elementary students and concept mapping in science education. His work bridges technology and learning, with notable publications on global collaboration projects, electronic editing, and cross-cultural educational exchanges. He authored guides for troubleshooting computer issues and designing technology workshops for educators.

No formal awards or advising records are listed in this dataset. His contributions include advancing digital literacy through UNI ScholarWorks and creating resources for educators to implement technology-enhanced learning strategies. While no specific labs or teams are mentioned, his research consistently addresses classroom technology integration and student-centered learning methodologies.