Jay Blackman Email & Phone Number

Lowell, Indiana

• Oversee all decisions regarding selection, implementation, and maintenance of technology for 5 K-12 district buildings (400+ staff, 3300 students).• Manage rollout and maintenance of a 24/7 1:1 mobile device program.• Manage district LMS (Canvas) and curriculum/API integrations.• Manage support of classroom teachers with classroom technology integration.• Write and manage state and federal grants, loans, and competitive funding.• Oversee district technology professional development programs.• Manage technical support for classroom/lab technology, SIS, data and networking. • Oversee online and blended learning programs.• Lead district Technology Committee in writing Strategic Technology Plan.

As part of the Google Certified Teachers, and GCT-PD, I'm part of a unique team that shapes and manages Google Apps for Education deployments. The Google Certified Teacher is privy to new tools and topics that arise within Google Apps, and are the first people on the scene. GCT-PD is a consultancy that focuses on the deployment, development of teachers and staff, and implementation of teaching strategies using Google Apps for school districts throughout the United States.

Responsible for developing professional development opportunities for educators in the South Chicago suburbs.

Responsible for all aspects of technology use, maintenance, and integration into classrooms.

Worked with a team from Purdue University's Educational Technology department to research and develop problem-based learning solutions, professional development, and instructional materials for a 1-to-1 laptop grant for a middle school in Crawfordsville, IN.

Msed, Educational Technology

Activities and Societies: Purdue Association of Educational Technology (PAET) - Vice President of Information Services (2005-2006)

Ba, Professional Writing

Activities and Societies: Professional Writing Club - President (2002-2004) Information Technology At Purdue (ITAP) - Senior Lab Assistant.