Newswise — Kids aren’t the only ones preparing to go “back to school.” Many parents and adult learners are getting ready to make the transition as well. And as they do, college classes, adult education classes and other community-based programs are using technology to keep their learners a step ahead.

Nova Southeastern University has Subject Matter Experts available for interviews and comments on a variety of back to school matters, including adult learners, virtual k-12 education, and technology in education.

Here are just a couple of the many experts available:

Martha (Marti) Snyder, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information SciencesExpertise: • Human performance technology and instructional design • Lifelong learning• Online learning tools and environments including: web-based training, videoconferences and Skype, podcasting, live video streaming, and blended online learning communities

Leo Irakliotis, Ph.D., Dean of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information SciencesExpertise: • Online education and learning • General and consumer technology• Computer sciences and data mining• Online ID theft and information security • Database system implementation

Michael Simonson, Ph.D., Professor at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human ServicesExpertise: • Instructional technology including podcasts, wikis, MP3s and more• Virtual education for students in grades k-12• Training teachers to keep up with the latest classroom technologies