Christopher Rodgers Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

• Reporting to the Dean of Online & Distributed Learning, responsibilities include Canvas LMS administration, Canvas technical support, facilitation of the “Online Faculty Certification” program, and Canvas-related.
• Led the transition from Blackboard to Canvas at four major campuses, overseeing all facets including training, course facilitation, and migration support, ensuring a seamless transition for all users.
• Directed the final phase of the Canvas transition, conducting detailed testing of sub-account structures, LTI integrations, and key settings. Successfully migrated to the production server and confirmed seamless SIS.
• Mentored the Project Analyst on Canvas operations, technical support, and faculty assistance protocols. This training strategy allowed for rapid adaptation to fill a crucial vacancy, ensuring uninterrupted service.
• Conducts tailored training sessions and consultations to faculty, guiding them on designing high-quality, accessible online courses in Canvas, thus enhancing students' digital learning experiences and fostering.
• Proactively resolves complex technical issues related to Canvas, enhancing user experience district-wide. My approach involves detailed analysis and swift delivery of reliable solutions.

El Cajon, California

• Reporting to the Dean of the Learning & Technology Resources, responsibilities included management of the Grossmont College website, staff, and faculty technical support (including Blackboard), instructional design.
• Created and facilitated an extensive four-week “Introduction to Teaching with Canvas” program to guarantee that faculty were ready to transition to the Canvas LMS.
• Properly set up the Canvas back-end by testing the sub-account structure, software integrations, and vital settings within the Beta/Test instances of Canvas before migration to the production server.
• Analyzed, researched, and resolved complex technical support issues related to Canvas, Blackboard, and the Grossmont College website.
• Trained and guided faculty on technical and instructional design skills necessary for developing engaging and accessible online courses.
• Provided Blackboard professional development classes for faculty, helping them take full advantage of the LMS.

Bachelor'S Degree, Interactive Media Design

Associate'S Degree, Commercial And Advertising Art