Website - www.csun.edu/science  Email - norm.herr@csun.edu  Background - Norman Herr is a professor of science and computer education at California State Univesity, Northridge.  He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, his master of science degree from the University of California, Davis, and his bachelor of science degree from the University of California, Irvine.   Dr. Herr has taught 25 science and technology related courses at UCDavis, Glendale College, Maranatha High School, and CSUN.  Research & Writing -  Development of secondary science curricular materials, Technology & science education.  Books - The Sourcebook for Teaching Science; Hands-on Chemistry Activities with Real-Life Applications; Hands-On Physics Activities with Real-Life Applications. Courses Taught: Methods of Teaching Science (SED 525S & 525SL), Computers in Math and Science Teaching (SED 646), Student Teaching in Science (SED 555), Field Experience in Teaching Science (SED 554), Advanced Laboratory Curriculum Development (SED 695b), Curricular and Instructional Leadership for Systematic Reform (ELPS 710), Computer in Instruction (SED 514), Educational Website Development (SED 619),   Interests & Hobbies - I am an avid outdoorsman and enjoy backpacking, cross-country skiing, alpine skiing, mountain climbing, and mountain biking.  My wife and I have three children who are attending UCLA and UCSB.  I serve as an elder at Valley Presbyterian Church where I serve as an elder.  Communication:  Wikis, Blogs, Personal Website