Education
Ph.D., University of Maryland at College Park, 2006
M.S., McDaniel College, 1989
B.A., Salisbury University, 1982
Robert Caples
Lecturer
Areas of Expertise
Online Learning, teacher preparation, technology integration, PreK-12 administration and supervision, educational technology research
Biography
Dr. Caples has extensive experience designing, developing and teaching online and face-to-face courses utilized advanced learning technologies for both undergraduate and graduate programs. He offered professional development opportunities for PK-12 and school administrators on technology integration, learning strategies, and data analysis and its relationship to student achievement. He has over nearly 40 years of experience working in PK-12 and higher education. He served as a middle and high school teacher, high school administrator, and district administrator in research and accountability and educational technology.
Courses Taught or Teaching:
- TSEM 102: Learning in a Digital Society
- ISTC 301: Integrating Instructional Technology
- ISTC 702: Educational Leadership and Technology,
- ISTC 731: Theory and Practice for Integrating Digital Resources into Learning and Teaching
- ISTC 709: Legal and Ethical Issues in Instructional Technology
Dr. Caples is also a recipient of the 2014-2015 and the 2017-2018 Gloria A Neubert Excellence in Teaching Award.