Mike Menchaca, Coordinator

Dr. Menchaca, assistant professor, is in his second year teaching at UH. He previously taught in and coordinated an online masters at Sacramento State University. He was an IT specialist for many years both in the public and private sector. His research interests include online learning, social justice with technology, and integrating technology into teaching and learning. He enjoys reading, writing, baseball, music, golf, and watching his son experience life.

Ariana Eichelberger, Instructor

Ariana Eichelberger has an M.Ed in Educational Technology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She originally joined the ETEC Department as Outreach Manager for the Learning Enhancement through Innovation (LEI Aloha) technology integration project in which she worked with faculty throughout the University system to promote effective use of technology in the training of future teachers. Ariana's areas of expertise are instructional design, mentoring, and personnel training and management.

Curtis Ho, Professor

Curtis Ho is a professor in and former chair of the Educational Technology department at UHM. He received his M.Ed. from this department, his Ph.D. from Arizona State University, and has been a UH faculty member for over 25 years teaching courses in educational media research, interactive multimedia, web-based instruction, distance education, video technology, and computer-based education. Dr. Ho has taught in American and Western Samoa and Saipan, and was a research fellow at the Hyogo University of Teacher Education in Japan during his 2006-07 sabbatical. He is currently project director for a new $3.3 million US Department of Education grant that begins in October 2007.

Ellen Hoffman, Associate Professor

Ellen is an Associate Professor in Educational Technology at UH. She is in her second year teaching in Hawaii, coming from Eastern Michigan University. Her academic interests are digital libraries, distance learning, professional development for teachers, technology policy and leadership, and research design. Ellen has worked as a teacher from pre-school to college, and served as a technology manager at the university level. She also likes mysteries, science fiction, and genealogy.

Peter Leong, Instructional Designer

Peter has recently completed his Ph.D. in Communication and Information Sciences at UH Manoa. He has 5 years experience in the development and delivery of online courses and distance education and currently works as an instructional designer for the College of Education where he assists faculty to design courses for distance delivery. His research interest include student satisfaction with online learning environments, faculty support for technology integration, and technologies for distance education.