1. Employment
1.1. Present Work
1.1.1. From 2007: Professor, International Center Osaka Gakuin University, Japan
1.1.2. From 2005: Emeritus Professor, IMTS Kapi‘olani Community College, University of Hawai‘i
1.1.3. From 2005: Faculty Consultant & Lecturer, Educational Technology Department University of Hawai'i at Manoa
1.1.4. From 2003: Director, Educational Information Systems Osaka Gakuin University, Japan
1.1.5. From 1996: TCC Worldwide Online Conference Coordinator
1.2. Previous Work
1.2.1. 2002-2007: Visiting Professor, International CenterOsaka Gakuin University, Japan
1.2.2. 1985-2004: Professor & Instructional Developer Kapi‘olani Community College, University of Hawai‘i
1.2.3. 1998-2002: Coordinator, Information Media & Technology Services (IMTS) Kapi‘olani Community College, University of Hawai‘i
1.2.4. 1995-1998: Coordinator, Educational Media Center Kapi‘olani Community College, University of Hawai‘i
1.2.5. 1972-1985: Chemistry Professor, Leeward Community College
1.2.6. 1981-1983: Administrative Intern, Office of the Dean of InstructionLeeward Community College, University of Hawai‘i
1.2.7. 1970-1972: Research Associate, Chemistry Department, Leicester University, England, UK
1.2.8. 1969-1970: Research Fellow, Chemistry Department Rice University, Houston, TX
2. Personal
2.1. Hobbies
2.1.1. Cycling
2.1.2. Hiking
2.2. Family
2.2.1. Two daughters, Melia Sachi & Noelani Yuuki, employed by Morningstar and Accenture, respectively, in Chicago, IL
2.2.2. Married to Mary Eiko Otani, Associate Professor, Osaka Gakuin University
2.3. Interests
2.3.1. Native Hawaiian and Japanese flora and ecosystem
2.3.2. Japaneselanguage and culture
2.3.3. Ethnic music
2.4. Zodiac Sign
2.4.1. Scorpio
2.5. Hawaii Residence
2.5.1. Hometown: Kalihi
2.5.2. Current: Hawaii Kai
2.6. Other Activity
2.6.1. One ticket in 1999 that was dismissed (no motor vehicle insurance)
3. Social Media
3.1. Youtube: Bert Kimura
3.2. Spokeo: Bert Kimura's Profile | Spokeo
3.3. Flickr: kimubert
3.4. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimubert
3.4.1. Wife's Fcebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mary.sensei
3.5. Twitter: Bert Kimura (@kimubert) | Twitter
3.6. Instagram: Bert Kimura (@kimubert) • Instagram photos and videos
3.7. Zagat Reviews in Japan and Hawaii: https://tinyurl.com/yct5po5v
4. Courses
4.1. English/Communication Courses
4.1.1. English Communication Skills I
4.1.2. Oral Communication I & VI
4.1.3. Public speaking
4.1.4. English for Life
4.1.5. Basic English Conversation
4.2. UH Manoa ETEC/LTEC Courses
4.2.1. ETEC 442: Computers in Education
4.2.2. ETEC 647E: Learning with Emerging Technologies: Critical Trends
4.2.3. ETEC 642: Facilitating E-Learning Communities
4.2.4. ETEC 622: e-Learning Theory & Design
4.2.5. ETEC 674e: Emerging Technologies for Learning
4.2.6. ETEC 647: Emerging Technologies for Learning
4.3. Chemistry
4.3.1. Chemistry & Society
4.3.2. General Chemistry I & II
4.3.3. Quantitative Analysis
5. Mindmap
5.1. Research Tools
5.1.1. Google
5.1.1.1. "Bert Kimura"
5.1.1.2. "Bert Yoshito Kimura"
5.1.2. Social Medias
5.1.3. Yellow Pages
5.1.4. Whitepages
5.1.5. LinkedIn
5.1.6. Curriculum Vitae
5.2. Legend
5.2.1. Personal
5.2.2. Employment
5.2.3. Social Media
5.2.4. Courses
5.2.5. Research
5.2.6. Memberships
5.2.7. Education
5.2.8. Photography
6. Research
6.1. Interest
6.1.1. Distance learning
6.1.2. Online course delivery
6.1.3. Videoconferencing
6.1.4. Internet communications technology
6.1.5. Virtual learning environments
6.1.6. Information literacy
6.1.7. Internet technologies for teaching and learning
6.1.8. Learning-centered collegesand universities
6.1.9. Instructional multimedia
6.1.10. Learning communities
6.1.11. Instructional technologyservices management
6.2. Papers
6.2.1. Cross-Cultural Collaboration Through a Virtual Community of Practice Using Video and Social Networking
6.2.2. Authentic Learning and Collaboration with Web 2.0 Technologies
6.2.3. Retrospective Analysis of a Virtual Worldwide Conference for eLearning
6.2.4. Technology Trends in Learning and Implications for Intercultural Exchange
6.2.5. Distance Learning Enrichment: Perspectives from the International Handbook of Information Technology in Primary and Secondary Education
6.2.6. Online Conferences and Workshops: Affordable & Ubiquitous Learning Opportunities for Faculty Development
6.2.7. Virtual Conferences versus Face-to-Face Conferences, or Why Do We Bother to Travel to Conferences Although We’re E-Learning Experts?
6.3. Published Books
6.3.1. Hawaii's Vanishing Flora: https://tinyurl.com/y7lax5ae
6.4. Awards
6.4.1. Robert deKieffer International Fellowship (2015) bu ECT Foundation
7. Photography
7.1. Scientific American: Climate Change Threatens Crunchy, Tart Apples
7.2. The Spruce: Get Your Kids Their Greens With These Top 10 Salad Recipes
7.3. Toshikoshi Soba: Toshikoshi Soba Season in Japan 2018 – Rove.me
7.4. KCP International Japanese Language School: Celebrating Valentine’s Day and White Day in Japan | KCP International
7.5. The Culture Trip: The Very Best Pizza In San Diego, California
7.6. Mind Shif: Weekly News Roundup
7.7. Sakurajima’s volcano:Bert Kimura on Instagram: “Sakurajima’s #volcano spews smoke and ash several times a day. Residents of the island and nearby #Kagoshima city have learned to live with…”
8. Education
8.1. Ph.D., University of Illinois, Organometallic Chemistry, 1969
8.1.1. (Minors: Physical Chemistry, Ethnomusicology)
8.2. M.S., University of Illinois, Inorganic Chemistry, 1967
8.3. B.A., University of Hawaii, Chemistry, 1964
9. Memberships
9.1. Professional Activities
9.1.1. Internet Society (2006-present)
9.1.2. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (2006-present)
9.1.3. And many more previous activities
9.1.4. Teaching, Colleges, and Community (TCC) Worldwide Online Conference Coordinator (1997-present)
9.2. Community Service
9.2.1. 4-H Alumni Association
9.2.2. Hawaii Winter Athletes
9.2.3. TEMARI
9.2.4. Lyon Arboretum Association
9.2.5. District and State Science & Engineering Fairs
9.2.6. Workshop coordinator, presenter, and speaker for DOE
9.2.7. The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
9.2.8. Moanalua High School Media Communications Learning Center
9.2.9. National Science Teachers Association
9.2.10. Aiea School Complex Governing Counci;
9.2.11. Kaimuki Intermediate School Computer Literacy Project