Fred T. Hofstetter was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of St. Joseph's College with a Ph.D. from Ohio State University, Dr. Hofstetter is professor of instructional technology at the University of Delaware, where he coordinates the ed tech master's and doctoral programs. Author of the GUIDO, PODIUM, and Serf software, he has written many books and articles about multimedia and the Internet. Winner of a Gold CINDY award, he has lectured widely throughout Africa, Australia, Canada, Europe, the United States, and the Pacific Rim. Most recently he received the School of Education's Distinguished Faculty Award.