I have 24 years of experience, and specialize in the field of educational technology with specific knowledge in the areas of telecommunications, eLearning and online instruction. I have published on such topics as web page accessibility and Section 508 compliance, web 2.0 applications in education and implementing the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards in school settings. I have been a public school teacher, a school administrator, a trainer of teachers, and a college professor. I have first-hand experience of public school settings and the issues involved in their use of educational technology, especially in areas related to the internet and distance education.