Dana Bagdasarian has been teaching for nine years in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Beginning with her first year of teaching, Dana has included computer-based instruction in her classroom with an emphasis on PowerPoint® presentations. She utilizes computer labs to engage students in internet-based lesson plans to further their technological skills as well as content area knowledge. Dana has presented at various conferences and workshops on implementing technology in the classroom. Currently she teaches United States History, Advanced Placement Government, and is the leadership advisor at her school. Dana has a Masters in American Studies from Pepperdine University.

Herschel Sarnoff taught for 35 years in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Twenty-four years ago, he started HMS Historical Games, which publishes United States History simulation games. He has been using computer-based instruction in his classroom since 1981 and has created many innovative methods for teaching standards-based lessons. He has taught United States History and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). He is a nationally recognized leader in the implementation of GIS in social studies classes. Many of the maps included in the presentations were made using ESRI® GIS software. He has given numerous workshops around the world and has presented at a variety of conferences at both the K-12 and university levels.