Phone: 814 865-2159
Fax: 814 863-7049
Email: mjh@psu.edu
IM: MikeHalm

Current Responsibilities:

Michael J. Halm, is a Senior Strategist and Manager for the Special Project activities for the Teaching and Learning with Technology group, Penn State University. Mike also serves at the Co-Chair or the IMS Technical Board representing Penn State and the CIC. Additionally, Mike is the Project Lead for the LionShare: Connecting and Extending Peer-to-Peer Networks funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Current research interests include electronic learning environments, learning communities, knowledge building tools, digital media distribution networks, digital libraries, metadata and learning object repositories, peer-to-peer networks and e-learning standards.

Experience:

Mr. Halm has been working in the area of multimedia and emerging technologies as they relate to their integration in the delivery of instruction and services. He brings a long-standing interest in emerging technologies such as digital video production and distribution including streaming technologies, multimedia application development, metadata strategies for indexing resources, and electronic learning environments.

Past Projects:

During his tenure with the Center for Academic Computing, Mr. Halm has been in involved with various technology initiatives including the creation of the C&IS Wagner Training Center and the Faculty Multimedia Center, and the development of the Alumni Kiosk System and the Penn State Electronic Application.

Academic Experience:

Academically, he as taught in the Department of Horticulture, Landscape Contracting Program, the Department of Architecture and the School of Information Sciences and Technology. He has also participated in a number of funded research projects including initiatives with IBM, Apple, AT&T, Lucent, USDA, CIC, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the New Media Centers Consortium and others.