As an Online Learning Consultant (OLC) in the Center for Extended Learning (CEL), I am the project manager for course and program development, Extended Learning projects, and in certain cases University or external projects. In the case of course or program development, I am the project lead and am responsible for the timely completion of projects. I work with the course author (typically a faculty member) to establish project milestones based on the expected delivery date of the course, and then ensure that faculty provide the requisite raw course materials on time and that the (CEL) staff are completing production work.

Assisting faculty, staff and teaching assistants in all stages of instructional technology use and development including: basic and advanced use of instructional technologies, instructional design, interface design and choice of technologiesConferences1. Conference: 22nd Annual World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (ED-MEDIA 2010), Toronto, ON, Canada, June 28-July2, 2010.Title/Type: Think Before You Link: Understanding the Effects of Hypertext on Student Learning Outcomes and Reports of Overload; Refereed oral presentation2. Conference: Blackboard World 2009, Washington, D.C., July 14-16, 2009Title/Type: What’s in the Tool Shed? --- How to choose the best online communication tool for teaching and learning; Refereed oral presentation

Provide instruction in Microsoft Office 2010 by relating theoretical and practical components to real world scenarios.Liaise with course coordinator to provide academic counseling, and evaluation of student progress within the courseCreate an accommodating learning environment for students’ diverse cultures and learning stylesParticipates in setting goals and identification of clear measures of success for students in this hybrid course

Manage the LAN and WAN supporting approximately 160 computers and 40 Printers in 6 main locations.

Reporting to the CIO and Dean, envisioned, formulated and implemented the IT plan for the Faculty of Humanities and Education including managing a staff of over 20 student part time lab technicians as well as 4 full time unionized technical staff members. Other tasks include:Implement and deliver IT training curriculum, manage IT procurement, network installations and worked with a team that implemented the first multimedia enhanced lecture theatre in the Faculty.

Facilitated Learning in Computer Networking Hardware and Software including creating lesson plans, course outlines and various forms of assessmentExplored online teaching resources such as MOODLE, ATutor and WebCTTutored students in the implementation and management of MOODLE using Apache, MySql, and PHP to deliver online coursesSupervised 2 Moodle projects that were implemented in primary schoolsProvide academic counseling for students