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EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Pepperdine University – Malibu, California, USA

Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Master of Arts – Educational Technology – July 2003

4.0 GPA- Honor Graduate
Areas of Study- Learning Technology: eLearning, Technology Leadership

Louisiana State University – Baton Rouge, LA, USA

College of Education

Bachelor of Science – Education / Art Education – August 1975

University of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA, USA
Undergraduate: General Studies

Post Graduate Studies:

Synergy Yoga -Richmond, VA –  Yoga Teacher Training- Registered Yoga Teacher Certification – July 2012

Trinity College London TESOL Certificate- OxfordTefl Prague – December 2010

University of New Orleans – New Orleans, LA, USA

Area of Study: Computer Technology Certification: Computer Literacy Education

Eastern Washington University -Cheney, WA Area of Study: Education and Technology
Heritage University- Antioch University Seattle, WA
Areas of Study: Education, Social Studies and Educational Counseling

Sonoma State University -Rohnert Park, CA

Area of Study: Instructional Design – Curriculum Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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International Consultant- Education & Technology                                             Current
Instructional Course Design, Technology for Educational Purposes in Schools and Business Settings, Set-up and Administration of Moodle/ Learning Management Systems, ICT Curriculum Integration, Educational Technology & Web 2.0 Tools for Teaching & Learning, Faculty Professional Development, Staff Trainings, Online Learning and Blended Learning Solutions, and Social Media Tools for Learning

Integrating Technology for Active Life-Long Learning (IT4ALL.org)
Online Facilitator of Moodle Courses
Gilfus Advisor– Global Network for Independent Education Experts 

Higher Colleges of Technology- Sharjah Women’s College                                 August 2008- June 2010
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Bachelor of Educational Technology Degree Program; Program Design & Curriculum Development

Responsibilities: Bachelor of Education Educational Technology Degree; Teacher Training -Education Program; Supervising Mentor Teacher for Action Research in UAE schools and organizations, Design and Development of the Educational Technology 4Yr Bachelor Degree Curriculum

Courses taught: Applied Learning Theory, Implementing Learning Management Systems in Education, Instructional Media Design, Educational Technology Work Placement in Business and Industry, Action Research Practicum and Internship, Action Research Project, Educational Technology Teaching Practicum

Research Conducted: “Changing Emirati Students Perspective on the Use of Technology in Education” Published: July 2010 Educlearn10- Barcelona; “Use of a Student Response System for Assessment by Female and Male Gulf Students” (pending publication);  Conducted  Faculty Pilot Study with Clickers – Student Assessment Technology

Provided Faculty Professional Development Sessions: Blogs for Electronic Portfolios; Lurking & Learning in Twitter-Social Media Networks; Managing Your Life and Students’ Work using Web-based Learning Technologies; Capturing & Using Videos – An Engaging Learning Strategy,

Conference Chair: “Using Technology in Education” Conference, 2009

Dubai Ministry of Education – Dubai, United Arab Emirates                                              Jan/Feb 2010
Consultant- Curriculum & Instruction
A Technology Integration Plan for UAE Schools: A Timeline for Planning a Vision, Mission & Policy;
Developed a technology plan for integrating technology across the curriculum in UAE schools along with a master plan for continuous teacher professional development

Mount Saint Mary College – Newburgh, New York                                                                        2007-2008

Director, Distance Education & Learning Technology

Responsible for the Office of Distance Education and Learning Technology

• Faculty Professional Development: Online learning pedagogy, Synchronous and Asynchronous Methodology and Tools, Innovative e-Learning Technologies

• Research completed and presented at ED Media in Vienna Austria (July 2008) on “An Instructional Design Model: Blending Digital Technologies in Online Learning

• Curriculum Development for Online Classes

• Facilitate faculty workshops and trainings on Learning Technologies- New Media, Web2.0 Tools, and Distance Education Technologies

• Chair- Distance Education Steering Committee

Northern Marianas College –Saipan, Marianas Protectorate                                                            2004-2008

Adjunct Online Instructor

• Online Instructor-Educational Technology Courses for pre-service and local teachers

Northern Marianas College –Saipan, Marianas Protectorate                                                          2004-2007
Director, Information & Learning Technology; Teaching & Learning with Technology; Instructional Design of Learning Architecture; Distance Learning; Faculty Technology Support; Grant Project Management

• Assumed Director- Information and Learning Technology Department role when director retired in Dec 2005 • Project Management: Title III Grant Project Director; ANA Grant Project Director

• Director-Teaching and Learning with Technology Center; Responsible for professional development workshops and courses on Curriculum Design, Assessment, New Media, Web2.0 Tools, Software Applications and Web Design

• Authored Distance Learning Grant and awarded $1Million from Administration of Native Americans (ANA) for Project Connect: Inter-Island Distance Learning Network

• Instructional Design of traditional and online curricula for higher education

• Program Design, Development and Implementation of the college’s Inter-Island Distance Learning Network

• Faculty & Staff Technology Professional Development

• Integrated Technology and New Media into course curriculum and assisted faculty with Weblogs, Wikis, & Podcasts

• Instructed faculty in online learning pedagogy & synchronous and asynchronous methodology

• Trained faculty and students in the use of Elluminate Live for distance learning delivery

• Authored and Instructed Hybrid & Online courses in Distance Learning methods and pedagogy such as, Assessment in Education, & Strategies Using Digital Media

• Created and managed the NMC Institutional e-Portfolios for the college’s accreditation

• Developed, Managed, and Instructed faculty in Moodle – Learning Management System

• Chair- NMC Distance Education Committee & Technology Steering Committee

• Member Self-Study Steering Committee for College Accreditation

• Adjunct Faculty Instructor – Traditional Face-to-Face and Online Course Delivery

• Experience working and teaching diverse Asian cultures of Asia

Pepperdine University Malibu, CA
Graduate Assistant –July 2003

EDC 640: Into to Distributed Learning Systems

District 81-Spokane Public Schools 1993 – 2004
Spokane, WA Teacher

• High School Teacher – Grades 9-12

• Project Based Learning Environment – Alternative Curriculum & Program Development

• Art, Technology, Social Studies

• Leadership Role: School Site Facilitator

• Art Department Curricular Lead

• Staff Technology Professional Development

• Program Director: Outdoor Experiential Education Program

St. Peter and Paul School New Orleans, LA                                                                                   1989 – 1993
Elementary Level Teacher

Urban Areas- Inner City, Diverse Student Population

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & GUEST LECTURES
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• Author of Educational Weblog: “Blendededu” http://www.blendededu.com – 2002 – Present

• Presented “Thinking, Teaching & Learning: Blooms Visual Taxonomy & Web 2.0”
e-Learning2010 Conference, UAE 2010

• Presented “Using Moodle’s Magic to Web-Enhance Teaching” Dubai Chapter TESOL Arabia,
Dubai, UAE 2010

• Research Conducted & Presented: “Gulf Students Changing Technology Perceptions” Al Ain, UAE 2009

• Moodle- Learning Management Systems & Web 2.Tools, University of Sharjah; Sharjah, UAE 2009

• Presented “Using Social Media as a Professional Learning Network”- QTESOL, Qatar 2009

• Lurking & Learning in Social Networks- TESOL Arabia, Dubai, UAE 2009

• Presented “The Web 2.0 –The New World-Wide Web”- MSM College- New York, 2008

• Presented -Saipan Public Schools on Instructional Design & Strategies for Technology Integration in
K-12 Schools– Saipan, MP, 2008

• Developed Weekly KMCV TV News broadcast segments “Tech Tuesday” providing the
CNMI Community   with ‘Tech Tips’ coordinated with local reporter – Saipan, MP, 2006-2008

• Institutional E-Portfolios – Saipan, MP 2005

• Presented “Weblogs in Education” – Saipan, MP  2005

• Presented “Web Design: Using Dreamweaver and Fireworks for Faculty Websites” Spokane; Saipan 2005

• Presented “Assessment – Using Online Tools & Resources” – Saipan, MP 2005

• Presented “Web Design” -Eastern Washington University -PHED Capstone Class: , Cheney, WA 2004

• Presented “Outdoor Activity Program” = Eastern Washington University -PHED: – Cheney, WA 2004

• Presented “Integrating Online Media Tools: Resources & Tools for Educators”,
WALA 2003 Fall Conference,  Lake Chelan, WA

• Presented “Eight Habits of the Heart” Wilderness Technology Camp – Mt Rainier, WA, 2003

• Action Research Projects: “Action Research and Continuous Improvement” -Spokane, WA 2003

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH
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• Full Paper: “Instructional Design Model: Blending Digital Technology into
Online Learning” – ED MEDIA 2008 International Conference -ACCE Vienna, Austria

• Full Paper:  “The Surge of Mobile Technology Use by Female Students in Two Gulf Universities” – EDULEARN10- Barcelona; Publication Date: July 2010

• Full Chapter:  “Action Research In Education Technology Teacher Training in the UAE” (Publication: April 2011)

• Abstract Submitted to Virtual Worlds Conference – Prague, CZ; March 2011