Sharon Yoder





Introduction
Sharon Yoder is an outstanding example of a pioneer in the field of computers in education with strong roots in working with a wide range of students as microcomputers were first becoming available. Sharon Yoder was exposed to computers during her undergraduate degree work in Mathematics at Wooster College in Ohio. Further exposure occurred during her master's degree work in Math Education at Oberlin College in Ohio.

While working in the Engineering Department for the City of Eugene, she was contributed to the planning effort involved in converting her "by hand and calculator" work into software for the IBM 360 computer they were in the process of installing.

Sharon Yoder's first solid introduction to computer programming came through typing two computer book manuscripts for David Moursund when her husband Ted Burrowes was a doctoral student at the University of Oregon in the early 1970s.

By the time Sharon began her doctorate work at the University of Akron in Ohio, she had many years of experience in working with computers in her precollege teaching and in teaching teachers about computers. Her doctorate work included a substantial concentration in "straight" computer science and her dissertation was on the use of Computer-Assisted Instruction with mathematically gifted 7th grade students.

Sharon Yoder is known for her pioneering work in developing the field of computers in education in Wooster Ohio and later throughout the state of Ohio. In addition, she was a prime mover in the development of textual materials to help support the implementation and spread of Logo. She worked for Logo Computer Systems, Inc. for a year. During this time she interacted extensively with Seymour Papert and other leaders in the Logo movement, and gave talks and workshops across the country.

She is the author or co-author of 46 books and a large number of articles. She has made presentations at a very large number of conferences.

She has a B.A in Mathematics (College of Wooster, Ohio), a M.A.T. in Secondary School Mathematics Education (Oberlin, Ohio), and a Ph.D. (1983) in Secondary School Mathematics Education, concentrating in Computer Science (University of Akron, Ohio).

Sharon Yodor passed away 9/15/2011 the day before her 69th birthday.

Professional Work Experience
1996-2003: Senior Instructor, College of Education, University of Oregon. Responsibility is for the required introductory technology course for the undergraduate Education Major; assisting in other classes for Integrated Licensure majors; and coordinating and teaching courses for the technology majors in the 5th year of the Integrated Licensure program.

1989-2000: Consultant, International Society for Technology in Education Responsibilities: Ongoing work with books and courseware as an author, technical editor, design consultant and content consultant.

1988-1996: Assistant Professor, Computer Education, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon. Responsibilities: Teaching computer education courses in the College of Education to masters, doctoral, and undergraduate students. Current primary responsibility is for the required introductory technology course for the undergraduate Education Major.

1987-1988: Logo Computer Systems, Inc. Responsibilities: Teacher training in the use of Logo; developing materials for teacher and student use; attending and presenting at conferences.

1983-1987: Computer Resource Teacher, Wooster City Schools, Wooster, Ohio Responsibilities: Chairperson, Computer Science Department, Wooster High School; teaching computer science courses at the high school level; coordinating computer usage throughout the entire school system. 1982-1983: Computer Science and Mathematics Teacher, Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio. Responsibilities: Teaching first year algebra, teaching all computer science courses, managing the high school computer laboratory, consulting with other schools in the system regarding computer use. 1978-1982: Mathematics and Computer Science Teacher, Edgewood Junior High School and Wooster High School, Wooster, Ohio. Responsibilities: Teaching computer programming at the high school, teaching both regular and enriched math classes at the junior high school.

1976-1977: Mathematics Teacher, Boys Village School, Smithville, Ohio Responsibilities: Teaching math and participating in the Boys Village treatment program. (Boys Village treats emotionally disturbed predelinquent young men in the junior and senior high age range). 1974-1976: Mathematics Teacher, Indian River School Responsibilities: Reaching six individualized classes of 10-15 students with each student at his own level in mathematics, participating in a dormitory treatment team. (Indian River is a maximum security correctional institution within the Ohio Youth Commission).

1974-1975: ????????? Responsibilities: Coordinating information, organizing data and planning statistical analysis on a long range planning project.

1965-1966: Mathematics Teacher, Battle Creek Public Schools, Battle Creek Michigan.Responsibilities: Teaching both lower and upper level 8th grade mathematics.

1964-1965: Mathematics Teacher, Brooklyn Public Schools, Brooklyn, Ohio. Responsibilities: Teaching 7th grade mathematics.

Books and Monographs

 * 1) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (2003) Making the Most of Microsoft Office at School, Home, and the Office, Allyn & Bacon.
 * 2) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (2002) Making the Most of AppleWorks 6.0 at School, Home, and the Office, Allyn & Bacon.
 * 3) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1999) The Beginner's Guide to StageCast Creator, Oregon: SKyIES Publishing.
 * 4) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1999) A Tour of HyperStudio, A Quick Trip, Oregon: SKyIES Publishing.
 * 5) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1999) The Beginner's Guide to Grade Machine, Oregon: SKyIES Publishing.
 * 6) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1998) Learning ClarisWorks 5.0 For School, Home, and Office. Oregon: ISTE.
 * 7) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1997) The eMate: Learning the Basics. (Instant Success Series) Oregon: ISTE.
 * 8) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1997) The eMate: Learning Works.  (Instant Success Series) Oregon: ISTE.
 * 9) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1997) On Web or Off: HyperMedia Design Basics. (Instant Success Series) Oregon: ISTE.
 * 10) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1997) Tearless Turtling with MicroWorlds (Instant Success Series) Oregon: ISTE.
 * 11) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1997) Inside HyperStudio: Scripting with HyperLogo (Instant Success Series) Oregon: ISTE.
 * 12) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1997) ClassWorks for ClarisWorks. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 13) Yoder, S. (1996) MicroWorlds: Hypermedia Project Development and Logo Scripting, Version 2.0. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 14) Yoder, S. (1996) Introduction to MicroWorlds: A Logo-Based Hypermedia Environment, Version 2.0. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 15) Yoder, S. (1996) MicroWorlds: Hypermedia Project Development and Logo Scripting. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 16) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1996) HyperTalk 2.3 for Educators: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 17) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1996) Introduction to MicroWorlds: A Logo-Based Hypermedia Environment, Second Edition. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 18) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1996) Bookshelf '95: Teacher's Activity Guide. Redmond Washington: Microsoft Corporation.
 * 19) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1995) Introduction to ClarisWorks: A Tool for Personal Productivity.(Version 4.0) Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 20) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1995) Introduction to ClarisWorks: A Tool for Personal Productivity.(Version 30) Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 21) Yoder, S., Smith, I., Bull, G. and Harris, J. (1995) HyperCard 2.3 for Educators: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 22) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1995) MicroWorlds: Hypermedia Project Development and Logo Scripting, Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 23) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1995) Lookin' Good: An Introduction to Document Design for Beginners. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 24) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1994) Introduction to MicroWorlds: A Logo-Based Hypermedia Environment.. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 25) Yoder, S and Moursund, D. (1993) Introduction to ClarisWorks: A Tool for Personal Productivity. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 26) Yoder, S. (1993). From LogoWriter to MicroWorlds. Montreal, Canada: Logo Computer Systems, Inc.
 * 27) Yoder, S. (1993) LinkWay Scripting: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 28) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1993) Problem solving and Communication in a HyperCard Environment. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 29) Yoder, S. (1992) Graphing with LogoWriter. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 30) Yoder, S. and Hall, J. (1992) Beyond Word processing With Microsoft Word. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 31) Yoder, S., Harris, J, Bull, G. (1992) LinkWay for Educators: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 32) Yoder, S. (1992) HyperTalk for Educators: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 33) Yoder, S., Harris, J, Bull, G. (1992) LinkWay for Educators: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 34) Yoder, S. (1992) HyperTalk for Educators: An Introduction. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 35) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1990) Introduction to LogoWriter and Problem Solving for Educators. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 36) Yoder, S. and Moursund, D. (1990) Introduction to Logo PLUS and Problem Solving for Educators. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 37) Clark, C, Kurshan, B, and Yoder, S. (1989). Telecommunications in the Classroom. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 38) Yoder, S. (1989). Introduction to Logo Programming Using Logo PLUS. Eugene, Oregon: ISTE.
 * 39) Yoder, S. (1988) Introduction to Logo Programming Using LogoWriter. Eugene, Oregon: ICCE.
 * 40) Burrowes, S., Tobias, J., Short, J., Lough, T., with Riordon, T. (1985). Exploring IBM Logo: A Guide for Adults. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
 * 41) Burrowes, S., & Burrowes, T. (1985). Improving CAI in Basic. Eugene, Oregon: ICCE.
 * 42) Tobias, J., Short, J., Burrowes, S., Lough, T., with Riordon, Timothy. (1985). Beyond Mindstorms: Teaching with IBM Logo. New York: Hold, Rinehart, and Winston.
 * 43) Bull, G., Tipps, S., Riordon, T, with Burrowes, S., Lough, T., Short, J., & Tobias, J. (1985). Nudges: Apple Logo Projects. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
 * 44) Tipps, S., Riordon, T, Bull, G., with Burrowes, S., Lough, T., Short, J., & Tobias, J. (1984). Nudges: IBM Logo Projects. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.
 * 45) Burrowes, T., & Burrowes, S. (1974). Elementary Functions: An Algorithmic Approach. New York: Intext.

Articles

 * 1) Yoder, S. (1997) Demystifying the Internet, Learning and Leading with Technology, ISTE.
 * 2) Yoder, S. (1996) Getting Comfortable with a Presentation Station, SIGTC Connections, Journal for Technology Coordinators, ISTE.
 * 3) Yoder, S. and Underwood, S. (1996) Help! I Need, SIGTC Connections, Journal for Technology Coordinators, ISTE.
 * 4) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (March, 1996). Are You Still Typing?, Learning and Leading with Technology, pp. 34-36.
 * 5) Yoder, S. and Smith, I. (1995, October). Portable Computing Can Change Your Life, Learning and Leading with Technology, pp 18-22.
 * 6) Yoder, S. (1994, May) Math, MicroWorlds, and Hypermedia, The Computing Teacher, pp. 18-20.
 * 7) Yoder, S. (1993-4, January/February) Ergonomics Forgotten or Are We Teaching Carpel Tunnel Syndrome? The Computing Teacher, pp. 30-31.
 * 8) Yoder, S. (1994, Sept.). MicroWorlds: Logo, HyperCard and More. The Computing Teacher, pp. 30-31
 * 9) Yoder, S. (1992, Aug/Sept) On Grading: From BASIC to Pascal to HyperTalk. The Computing Teacher, pp 23 - 28.
 * 10) Yoder, S. (1992, Aug/Sept) The Turtle and the Mouse-A Tale., pp 41 - 43.
 * 11) Yoder, S. (1992, March). 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1-Right? The Logo Center, The Computing Teacher, pp. 38 - 40.
 * 12) Yoder, S. (1992, Spring). On Grading: From BASIC to Pascal to HyperTalk, Journal of Computer Science Education, pp. 25 - 28.
 * 13) Yoder, S. and Moursund, David. (1992). Do we need to teach computer programming in schools, in Learning with computers: issues and applications in New Zealand. (ed. Lai, K and McMillan, Bruce). Dunmore Press: Palmerston North, New Zealand.
 * 14) Yoder, S. (Aug/Sept, 1991). Mousing around with your turtle-or turtling around with your mouse? The Logo Center The Computing Teacher 19(1), pp. 4143.
 * 15) Yoder, S. (May 1991). Logo for Teachers. -The Logo Center- The Computing Teacher 18(8), pp. 33-34.
 * 16) Yoder, S. (Nov. 1990). Messing About with Text in LogoWriter -The Logo Center- The Computing Teacher 18(3), pp. 36-37, 55
 * 17) Yoder, S. (Aug/Sept, 1990). What's Under the Hood: How a Disk Drive Works The Computing Teacher 18(1), pp. 16-18.
 * 18) Yoder, S. (Aug/Sept, 1990). Logo on the Macintosh. -The Logo Cente- The Computing Teacher 18(1), pp 28-31.
 * 19) Yoder, S. (1990, March). Model Building - Without Lego. "The Logo Center" The Computing Teacher. 17(6),
 * 20) Yoder, S. (1989, September). Tests, Assignments, and Evaluation. "The Logo Center" The Computing Teacher. 17(1) 33-35
 * 21) Yoder, S. (1989, March). New Kid on the Block. "The Logo Center" The Computing Teacher. 16(6) 12-16.
 * 22) Yoder, S. (1988, October) Coordinate Geometry in Logo: From Point Plotting to Function Graphing. The Computing Teacher. 16(2) 50-53.
 * 23) Yoder, S. (1988, August/September). Simulating Body Motion with LogoWriter. "The Logo Center." The Computing Teacher, 16(1) 34-36.
 * 24) Burrowes, S. (1988, Fall). Teaching Basic and Pascal "Logo Style". SIGCS Newsletter. 3(1) 6-8.
 * 25) Burrowes, S. and Bowman, C. (1988, April/May). LogoWriting: Illustrating Poetry. The Writing Notebook.
 * 26) Burrowes, S and Bowman, C. (1988, Spring) Illustrating Poetry. LCSI Logo Link. 2(3) 1-2.
 * 27) Burrowes, S. (1987, August). New APCS Course. SIGCS Newsletter 1(5), 23-24.
 * 28) Burrowes, S. (1987, May). Welcome to LogoWriter Again. Logo Exchange. 5(9), 30-32.
 * 29) Burrowes, S. (1987, January). Welcome Back to LogoWriter. Logo Exchange. 5(5), 21-24.
 * 30) Burrowes, S. (1986, November). More About LogoWriter. Logo Exchange. 5(3), 25-27.
 * 31) Burrowes, S. (1986, September). LogoWriter: A Review. Logo Exchange. 5(1), 30-32.
 * 32) Burrowes, S. (1986, April). Procedure Inputs: Local Variables or Not? The National Logo Exchange (4)8, 1-2.
 * 33) Burrowes, S., (1985-6, December/January). How Can I Print my Apple Logo Pictures? The Computing Teacher, 13 (4), 28-31.
 * 34) Burrowes, S. (1985, November). Teaching with your fingertips. The Computing Teacher, 13 (3), 47-48.
 * 35) Burrowes, S., & Burrowes, T. (1985, February). Visualizing the Sorting Process. The Computing Teacher, 12 (5), 55-56.
 * 36) Burrowes, S. (1985, January) Circles, Arcs, and Headaches. The National Logo Exchange. 3(5), 1-2.
 * 37) Burrowes, S. (1984-5 December/January). Logo Programming Style - Another QWERTY Phenomenon?. The Computing Teacher, 12 (4), 24-25.
 * 38) Burrowes, S. & Burrowes, T. (1984, February). It's the End of the Marking Period - And There Goes My Weekend! . The Computing Teacher, 11 (6), 31-32.
 * 39) Burrowes, S. & Felty, W. (1984, February). Teaching Teachers, Call A.P.P.L.E., 7 (2), 45-47.
 * 40) Burrowes, S. (1984, January) The Hazards of Hacking. The National Logo Exchange. 2(4) 1-2.
 * 41) Burrowes, S. (1983, December) NLXTRA: Logo Notes The National Logo Exchange. (2)4 1.
 * 42) Burrowes, S.& Burrowes, T. (1983, October). Do Your Manuals Grow Legs? The Computing Teacher, 11 (3), 20.
 * 43) Burrowes, S. (1983, September). Early Encounter with Classroom Micros. School Microcomputing Bulletin, 2 (1), 3.
 * 44) Burrowes, S. and Burrowes, D. (1983, April) Ed Emberly and the Turtle. The National Logo Exchange 1(8) 1-2.
 * 45) Burrowes, S. (1983, April). Are Your Tired? The Computing Teacher, 10 (8), 46-47.
 * 46) Burrowes, S. (1983, April). Some Logo Drawing Ideas. The Computing Teacher, 10 (8), 64-65. (A short form of the same article was published simultaneously by the National Logo Exchange).
 * 47) Burrowes, S. (1982, December). Learning Signed Number Arithmetic. The Computing Teacher, 10 (4), 55-56.
 * 48) Burrowes, S. (1981, December). Teaching Documentation and Structured Programming to Middle School Aged Students. The Computing Teacher, 9 (4), 57-58.

Honors and Awards
Included in the Ohio Human Resource Directory for Inservice Education, 1983–87.

Teacher of the Year for Wooster City Schools, 1983.

Honorable mention in Electronic Learning's Teacher of the Year listing, 1983.

Author or Authors of this Page
The initial version of this page was developed by David Moursund.