Santa Clara University

Instructional Technology Resource Specialists

Who We Are

Gloria Hofer

Gloria Hofer has been an Instructional Technology Resource Specialist since 2007. Gloria's extensive experience in technology, instruction, curriculum development, pedagogy, and assessment, enable her to work with the needs of faculty who are integrating technology in their teaching and who also want their students to be trained to use the technology. She is committed to promoting life-long learning and strives to provide the best tech support and resources for faculty. She has a Masters in Interdisciplinary Education with Emphasis in Teaching with Technology, and is a part time lecturer in the School of Education. Gloria can be reached at 408 551-1863, or at ghofer@scu.edu.

James Linehan

James Linehan has been an Instructional Technology Resource Specialistat at SCU since 2001. . . he has a BA in Communication from Santa Clara University and a M.Ed in Education with an emphasis on Instructional Technology. His specialties include digital video production, audio postproduction, distance education using Angel and instructional use of virtual world. In his leisure time, James likes to play the keyboards, take photographs, and travel. You can reach James at 408.551.6087, or at jlinehan@scu.edu.

Michael Ballen, M.ED

Michael Ballen has been working at SCU as an Instructional Technology Resource Specialist since the beginning of the 21st century. He has a BA in Film Production and Photography from Ohio State University (1972) and a M.Ed in Adult Education with an emphasis on Instructional Technology from Western Washington University (1998). His specialties include podcasting, digital storytelling, and Second Life. In his leisure time, Mike likes to play the ukulele, photograph animals and birds, and ride a bicycle. You can reach Mike at 408.551.1842, or at mballen@scu.edu.