The Staff Development Solutions Web site was created by Michael VanPutten as part of his participation in the Western Michigan University graduate course titled “EDT 6480 – Designing Staff Development for Educational Technology”. The site was created to fulfill the final class project: an educational technology staff development resource Web site.
Screenshot: Staff Development Solutions Web site
Michael has more than 20 years of experience utilizing Web and new media in higher education, nonprofit, and business sectors. Among his many accomplishments, he founded a Web and new media consulting company—VanPutten Interactive—to serve clients specializing in public works, social work, higher education, documentary film, and professional development. In his current role at Bronson Healthcare, he provides leadership for digital marketing, communications, and innovative utilization of new media. Michael has a master’s degree in educational technology from Western Michigan University.