Heather Benedict, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn

I designed the online Makerspace in K-8 Settings and Animation Courses to support the STEAM program for graduate students. I also advised graduate students in the MA. Ed program on their Action Research Projects relating to Maker-Centered Learning and Computational Thinking

Twin Cities | Remote

I work with organizations to design learning experiences that leverage technology as a creative platform. I offer services in course design, storyboarding, presentation design, learner/user experience design, learner scenarios, instructional video production and post production, webinar design, video conference training design and more. Looking for short term contracts and projects.Recent projects include:*Curriculum Consultant to College of St. Scholastica, TeachCS, funded by Google*Curriculum Consultant to Twin Cities Public Television, SciGirls Code: A National Connected Learning Model to Integrate Computing in STEM Learning with Middle School Girl" In partnership with, UMN LT Media Lab and National Girls Collaborative Project, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Digital Media and Learning Competition (MacArthur Foundation)*Curriculum Consultant to Twin Cities Public Television STEM Unit, "Splash Screen: SciGirls Exploring Watersheds Using Mobile Technologies," funded by the Minnesota Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund.*Instructional Design Consultant to St. Catherine University, "SciGirls Strategies: Gender Equitable Teaching Practices in Career and Technical Education Pathways for High School Girls" In Partnership with TPT, National Girls Collaborative Project, funded by the National Science Foundation. *Flipped Learning Consultation to the Minneapolis Institute of Art Docent Education Team

Stillwater Mn

Provided instructional coaching, training, online resources, and professional development opportunities around approaching instruction differently through the use of technology and innovative practices in order to create engaging classroom experiences for young people.Served Stillwater Area Public Schools' nine elementary buildings and 150+ elementary educators.Served on strategic planning committee action team workgroupDeveloped PD21 Coaching Model Organized and delivered EdCamp style conferenceManaged and delivered staff training for 2:1 device rollout for both Chromebooks and iPads

Stillwater, Mn

Provided instructional coaching, training, online resources, and professional development opportunities around approaching instruction differently through the use of technology and innovative practices in order to create engaging classroom experiences for young people.Served Stillwater Area High school and 90+ secondary educators.Trained 25% of staff in foundations of online/hybrid learning strategiesSupported development of nine online/blended courses to be offered to studentsServed on committee to write district technology planProvided training on resources to support a bring your own device network open to 2300 studentsProvided specific training and coaching for designing course flow using Moodle as the district learning management systemSupported district wide web site conversion and upgrade

Saint Paul, Mn

Developed and facilitated a five week online course for secondary teachers to gain a foundation in research and practical application for designing online/hybrid learning environments. This course was offered twice as a partnership between Stillwater Area Public Schools and Hamline University.

Saint Paul, Mn

Designed materials for and led professional development training for K-12 educators on a variety of software applications and pedagogical approaches to technology integration in a variety of face-to-face and online platforms. Consulted with regional telecommunication clusters and other educational agencies as well as partnered with organizations such as Internet2, Perpich Center for Arts Education, Minnesota Zoo, Minnesota Historical Society, National Youth Leadership Council, and Best Prep to create projects.Designed and coordinated an enhancing education through technology (E2T2) MDE grant project with 9 member area district teams to create classroom projects utilizing the Buck Institute for Education’s Project Based Learning framework and videoconferencing collaborations.Participated in the planning and producing of the annual regional education technology conference;served 2000+ participantsled conference workshops and sessionsimplemented social media platforms for participants and presentersproduced session video podcast and presenter wiki

Minnesota

Developed content for Atomic Learning's online database of video tutorials of over 110 software applications. Specialized content development in Apple's iLife and iWork applications as well as Final Cut Express 4.0.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Instructed creative computer classes for youth ranging from video production to programming games and micro-controllers. Assessed class content that inspired youth to connect digital findings with the physical world surrounding them.

Minnesota

Provided Apple technology sales solutions for customers and translated abstract “techno-speak” into layman’s terms for customers. Provided creative training support by facilitating one-to-one training while adjusting teaching style and pace to meet client’s needs. Conducted presentations and workshops for apple software and hardware. Taught adult clients how to create a digital lifestyle, create and publish, and get the most out of their MAC experience.

Production work for video projections as part of the scenic elements of Jeune Lune's production of Amerika.

Served as first point of contact for all enquiries, filing systems, and internet research when needed. Maintained multiple databases, generated mailing lists, marketing information and box office reports. Worked closely with marketing director on various distributions and analysis.

Digital video summer camp instructor. Teach youth ages 10-17 professional digital video and production practices using final cut pro, photoshop and standard digital video equipment. www.internaldrive.com

Acted as interim Administrative Assistant; first point of contact for all enquiries, over-saw marketing mail-outs, general office management, secured international travel arrangements for company in Riga and assisted with the transition from Latvia to Scotland. Served as videographer for production: Books of Silence at premiere in Riga, Latvia. (www.cryptic.org.uk)

Bfa, Drama, Minor Arts In Society

Activities and Societies: Small Undergraduate Research Grant (SURG) Recipient presented at the Meeting of the Minds 2004 Growing Theatre.

M.Ed, Learning Technology

Activities and Societies: 2010 - (Re) Desine Presenter - Circuit Bending 2010- GAPSA Grantee to Attend Scratch ConferenceCapstone project.