Matthew Heckmann
North AlleghenyTech Specialist
Matt Heckmann is currently an Instructional Technology Integrator for the North Allegheny School District. Prior to his current position, Matt was a 6th grade classroom teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools in Northern Virginia. He has a passion for integrating technology into the classroom in order to enhance and transform the learning environment. Matt specializes in formative assessment pedagogy, the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework, the SAMR model, and instructional technology tools. He looks forward to working with all teachers, to help them create meaningful teaching and learning opportunities in the classroom!
Testimonials
"Matt was always available to clarify instructions. He also maintained very realistic expectations about taking a course while teaching, which I truly appreciated."
"Matt Heckmann went above and beyond to make his students feel encouraged and valued throughout the course. Whenever we contributed thoughts during video lessons or submitted our assignments, his feedback was always very personalized and authentic. Great job. "
"Matt was easily the most prepared and helpful instructor I have had through Eduspire. He was knowledgeable, pleasant, and easy to work with - he also understood the frustrations we had with the busy work assignments and worked to make everything relevant."
"While some of the assignments seemed to be busy work, the instructor was by far the best I have ever had through Eduspire. I felt that the concept was very beneficial for all teachers."
"Great job to the professor (Heckmann) who was organized and knowledgeable in the material."
