Computer & Network Technology Instructor
Department:
Academics - Information Technology
Campus/Office Location:
East Grand Forks - Office #248A
Email
don.fischer@northlandcollege.edu
Main Phone
(218) 793-2580
Other Phone or Fax
N/A
Mobile Phone
(218) 791-0365
I have an AAS Degree from Northland Community and Technical College in Computer Service Networking and a BS in Career and Technical Education from Bemidji State University. I also have eight (8) computer administration, engineering and NCATT certifications.
I have been working with computers and in the industry since 1972. I have my own computer consulting business which focuses on networking and training. I have been teaching in the Computer and Networking department at Northland Community and Technical College since 2000 and in the Sales & Marketing department since 2015 teaching web design, social and digital marketing.
In addition to teaching at Northland Community and Technical College, I also teach Adult Education classes at local High Schools. I am also published and speak regularly to local and national audiences on educating and training individuals with Asperger Syndrome (high functioning Autism). Recent publications and lectures have focused on the use of social and digital media in the classroom
Publications/Presentations
NON-REFEREED PRESENTATIONS & SYMPOSIUM
April 23, 2014
“Creating a Community of Acceptance†(April 23, 2014). Presented virtually with Julie Grabanski and Hank Roherich, Ph. D at the 20th Annual TCC Worldwide Online Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii
NON-REFEREED PRESENTATIONS & SYMPOSIUM
May 12, 2014
“Creating a Community of Acceptance for Asperger Students in the Classroom†(Tuesday, May 12, 2014). Presented virtually with Dr. Julie Grabanski and Hank Roehrich Ph.D at the Fifth Annual South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning, Mobile, Alabama
NON-REFFEREED PRESENTATIONS & SYMPOSIUM
June 21, 2014
Creating a Community of Acceptance for Asperger Students†(June 20 and 21, 2014). Presented virtually with Julie Grabanski and Hank Roehrich, Ph.D at the 2014 Online Teaching Conference in San Diego, California
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS & SYMPOSIUMS AND PROCEEDINGS (Paper Presented and Published)
September, 2014
Special Needs or Special Skills: Creating a Community of Acceptance for Students with Asperger Syndrome “Special Needs or Special Skills: Creating a Community of Acceptance for Students with Asperger Syndrome†(September, 2014). Presenter with
Hank Roehrich, Ph.D and Julie Grabanski at the 19th Annual Marketing Management Association of Educators’ Fall Conference in San Antonio,Texas.
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS & SYMPOSIUMS AND PROCEEDINGS (Paper Presented and Published)
September 2015
Life Beyond “MEâ€: Incorporating the Role of Interpersonal Skills for Student Success†“Life Beyond “MEâ€: Incorporating the Role of Interpersonal Skills for Student Success†(September, 2015). Presented with Hank Roehrich, PH.D and Dr. Julie Grabanski at the 20th Annual Marketing Management Association
Educators’ Fall Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico