Bio-
Herbert L. Coleman, Ph.D

Dr. Herb Coleman is an adjunct professor of psychology and the Director of Instructional Computing and Technology at Austin Community College in Austin, TX.  A recent doctoral grad of the University of Texas College of Education Instructional Technology program, he is both a sex educator and a technologist.  He has taught psychology at Austin Community College for 20 years including 10 years of teaching human sexuality.   In his role as Director of Instructional Computing and Technology he assist faculty in obtaining, learning and using technology to enhance instruction.  His research at the University of Texas centered on gender role personality traits and computer use.  As a faculty member, Dr. Coleman uses technology from clickers and podcasts to N-Computing and social networking in his classrooms.  As Director, he has trained faculty in using technology such as Skype, Twitter, Wiggio, pocket cams, YouTube, computer classroom control software and iPods in instruction.  He also frequently leads discussions on copyright and computer ethics.  With his students he frequently addresses issues involving teens, the internet and sexual development. He is an affiliate member of the APA, and prior member of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality. Fascinated with technology, teaching and gender Dr. Coleman never grows tired of exploring these topics separately and where they intersect.