Ron Houtman
Consultant, Public Speaker, and Teacher in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Ron has worked at the Kent Intermediate School District and the Kent Career Technical Center for 20 years both teaching in the classroom and supporting educator professional development.
He is an experienced instructional technologist with experience in instructional design, development of online, blended, and technology enhanced courses and experiences. Ron has many years experience in helping others use technology to enhance their teaching and learning, classroom engagement and collaboration.
As an adjunct professor, Ron brings his extensive real world experience to academic settings. In courses like Blended Learning in the Classroom, Educational Technology Leadership, Educational Technology for Pre-service Teachers, and Assistive Technology for Educators, learners will gain practical and immediate implementation skills.
As a past-board member of MACUL and current REMC 8 director within the REMC Association of Michigan, Ron actively contributes to helping students learn and teacher's teach while using technology to enhance their effectiveness, learning outcomes, and engagement.