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Aaron Schwartz is a Senior Lecturer and Technology Coordinator at the Ohio Program of Intensive English (OPIE), part of the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University. He has been actively serving in academic and technological leadership roles since 2008, focusing on enhancing language instruction through innovative digital tools and pedagogical strategies.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in coursework in Instructional Technology, an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language from Bowling Green State University (2005), and a B.A. in English: Creative Writing from Ohio University (2000).
Schwartz specializes in the integration of technology into language teaching, with research interests spanning mobile learning, Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), digital video applications, Moodle, and vocabulary acquisition strategies. He has led numerous workshops and presentations on these topics, emphasizing practical classroom applications.
Although no formal publications are listed in the provided text, his extensive conference presentations and professional development activities reflect a strong engagement with emerging technologies in language education. His work frequently explores tools like iPads, Google Spreadsheets, VoiceThread, and immersive environments such as the 'Holodeck Classroom.'
- Associate Lecturer Promotion, Ohio University (Feb. 25, 2016)
Schwartz has advised and mentored students and faculty through roles such as Faculty Mentor for OPIE/Linguistics and Faculty Advisor for the Computer Club. He has also played key roles in curriculum development, online instruction adaptation, and technology coordination. He has contributed to multiple grant-funded and university-supported initiatives, including the Fulbright Graduate Summer Program and the OPIE Placement and Curriculum Committees.
He is actively involved in professional service, serving as Co-Director of the Language Resource Center, Committee Member of the Online Curriculum Development Team, and in leadership roles within Ohio TESOL and the TESOL CALL Interest Section. He has also managed the Electronic Village at TESOL conferences and moderated online professional development courses.
