Resume

UCOL - Universal College of Learning, formerly Manawatu Polytechnic

The Team Leader role involves managing a team providing staff development, resource development and audio-visual technical assistance. The position has also involved providing strategic input to realise the potential of new and existing technology. The Education Technology Unit is a creative centre that integrates the technical and educational expertise of Manawatu Polytechnic staff to produce educational media and delivery approaches that maximise learning outcomes for students.

Team Leader - Education Technology Unit (June 1994 to December 2008)

• Prepared and delivered staff development courses on HyperCard, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft FrontPage, Internet, Digital Photography, Email, FileMaker, Web Page Design etc. (1994 to 1999)
• Individual staff support including assistance with specific software, designing graphics, and developing web based learning. (1994 to 2008)
• Advice for lecturing staff on appropriateness of technology for their programmes including the use of video, communications systems, multimedia, interactive programming and open learning. (1994 to 2008)
• On-going ordering, supplying, and installation of quality AV equipment. (1994 to 1999)
• Full management responsibilities for Education Technology Unit Staff. (1994 to 2005)
• Annual Education Technology Unit budget planning for capital requirements and for operational expenses. (1994 to 2003)
• Webmaster for Manawatu Polytechnic including developing initial web proposal, managing installation, and ongoing support. (1996, 1997)
• Developed on-line web based delivery of Growsafe Course including interactive java assessments of practical skills. (1996) Growsafe - Website Growsafe - Sprayer Applet Growsafe - Measure Applet
  
• Computer based kiosk programme for the Plaza Palmerston North. (1995)
• Developed computer generated marketing video for use in Palmerston North Cinema - including animation, sound and output to video format. (1995)
• Prepared interactive computer presentations for careers expo. (1994, 1995)
• Part of a four-person working party investigating a city wide network in conjunction with the Knowledge Centre (PN City Council). (1994)
• Assisted development of award winning video for Manawatu Polytechnic People First course - 'Princess to Queen'. (1997)
• Developed student records and prospectus databases using FileMaker. Created active online web access to the prospectus database. (1998, 1999)
• Drew cartoon for promotion to be displayed on McDonalds food trays. (1995) Graphic: McDonalds Food Tray
  
• Development team member for online course 'Graduate Capabilities' using the WebToolbox learning management system. (2000)
• Development team member for online 'IT Driver's Licence' including instructional design, resource preparation and web page development. (2001)
• Strategic planning for education technology at Manawatu Polytechnic, (1995,1996 and 2007)
• Recruited new staff members for each faculty; preparing job and person descriptions, critical success factors and interviewing. (1995)
• Prepared, advertised, evaluated and made decisions on computer and presentation equipment. Over $100,000 in 1995, over $850,000 in 1998. (1995, 1998)
• Managed the smooth transition to the New City Campus of AV equipment including staff development and inventory refinement. (1999)
• Successful proposal to Eastern and Central Community Trust for $100,000 for Schools Web project and the set up of the community computing courses. Subsequent installation and maintenance of Linux based Schools web server. (1999 to 2002)
• Planned and delivered workshops and papers at the national Innovations in Education Conference. (1995,1996) View Presentation: Chalk and Chips (PDF)
  
• Prepared and presented key seminar at UNITEC on where education is heading entitled 'Future Shock'. (1995)
• Presented paper on 'Creating a Web Learning Environment' for national Technology for Learning '98 conference at Massey University (1998) and National Business Administration Forum (1999). (1998,1999)
• 'Principles of Effective Web Design' Presented at the APNZ Conference 'Learning for E-Learning - Talkfest 2002' August 2002 (2002)
• 'Developing a digital campus: Helping learners embrace the knowledge age.' Presented at the national Compaq Education Conference 'Great Discoveries' April 2000 (2000) Paper: Education and Digital Campus
  
• 'Creating On-line Delivery and Learning.' Presented at 'Developing the Thinking Learner Through Reflective Practice' conference December 2001. (2001)
• Managed the Teaching and Learning Centre offering staff development courses and support. (1996 to 1999) Photo: Teaching and Learning Centre Opening
  
• Prepared and presented resource module of the teaching certificate at Manawatu Polytechnic - 'On the Road to Teaching and Learning'. (1997 to 1999)
• Developed Macromedia Flash Learning Objects for Portrait Lighting and Depth of Field. (2002,2003)
• Developed Administration databases using FileMaker for Personal Education Plan staff, eLearning team, and individual lecturing staff. (1998,1999)
• Designed and developed online survey system with a FileMaker database backend for Student Satisfaction Surveys. (2000 to 2002)
• Designed and developed online survey system with a FileMaker database backend for Staff Development Survey. (1999)
• Experiences getting started with digital video Presented at the Conference eFest - Rising to the Challenge' September 2005 (2005)
• Developed online paper - Technical Appreciation of eLearning Tools for the Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning. (2003)
• Online Tutor - Technical Appreciation of eLearning Tools (semester 1 and repeated semester 2) (2004)
• Assisted with development of online paper - Producing eLearning Solutions for the Graduate Certificate in Applied eLearning. (2003)
• Video, filming, editing and producing TANZ Visiting Masters' sessions - Output to VHS and CD. Designed and developed HTML based CD interface. (2006)
• Video, filming, editing (FinalCutPro) and producing Diabetes lecture series. 13 Sessions recorded and output to 7 DVDs (2007) Screen: Diabetes Series
  
• Prepared and delivered staff development courses on Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Macromedia Fireworks, Email, and Blackboard. (2003 to 2008)
• Designing and developing numerous support CDs including HTML navigation and interface. (2005 to 2008)
• Winner of the Julia Camden Award for recognition of an outstanding contribution to organisational development and support (2005) YouTube: Julia Camden Report
  
• National Education Marketing Conference - Effective Websites for Potential Students - Harnessing the full Potential of Online Marketing. 1-2 September 2003. (2003)
• Filmed, edited, and produced the video introduction for Peter Murphy's successful application for a Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award in 2006 (2006)
• Blackboard Administrator. Responsible for adding/enrolling/unenrolling/removing staff and students. Working with close to 650 Blackboard sites, over 6500 users, delivering around 15000 page views each day. (2003 to 2008)
• Research, design and develop Problem Gambling Awareness online course. (2008)