Project Manager Training

Location:

Carrollton, GA

Posted:

February 15, 2013

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Chris Fearrington

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EDUCATION

Ed.S. Instructional Technology – University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

M.Ed. Instructional Technology – University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

B.A. Business Information Systems – University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Software

Microsoft Office, iMovie, Audacity, video conversion software, Smart Notebook, various web 2.0 technologies and troubleshooting of applications

Management Systems/Tools

WebCT (Web Course Tool), Blackboard LMS, Adobe Connect, Echo 360 VMS

Web Development

(Adobe Suite) Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop, Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Introduction to javascript, PHP, MySQL (SQLyog), CSS and Flash. Program/web languages and applications used in the process of building websites and leading projects

Computer Support

Windows XP and 7, Snow Leopard and Lion (Apple), Symantec Ghost, Apple Remote Desktop, and troubleshooting workstations

WORK HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE

Emory University, Atlanta GA

University Technology Services

Coordinator, Emory s Center for Interactive Teaching, May 2008 Present

http://ecit.emory.edu

Design and develop asynchronous and synchronous online and face to face courses, pedagogical training sessions and programs for Emory communityDevelop and assess instructional technology initiatives, methods, and concepts in an educational environment (use of iPads, web 2.0 apps, digital storytelling, etc)Consult and train faculty, staff and students in an one on one and group setting regarding appropriate technologies and best practices within courseworkManage ECIT staff of 12 graduate students and day-to-day operational duties in ECITHelp create and maintain training of current ECIT programs ( http://ecit.emory.edu/programs )Research, investigate and test new instructional technologiesAssist in extending technology and pedagogy into education through marketing and promoting ECITCreate documentation for supported applicationsMaintenance/Image and troubleshoot over 130 computers and mobile devices (MAC/PC) in ECITCreate and maintain departmental website ( http://ecit.emory.edu )

Business Analyst, Interactive Technologies

March 2007 May 2008Support and consult faculty, staff and students on Blackboard LMS, browser and PC/MAC issuesDesign and deliver web-based, asynchronous training modulesDesign and lead training sessions for Blackboard LMS and related technologiesDesign training modules and documentation for Blackboard LMS site and third party applicationsCreation, implementation and maintain university Blackboard support websiteInvestigate and test new solutions for Blackboard LMS and third party applications

University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

Project Manager, Distributed Education Center

August 2002 March 2007Support institution’s LMS (WebCT) in a face-to-face & distance learning environmentResearch and implement specialized solutions for school wide useDesign and deliver web-based asynchronous training modules, face-to-face faculty development programs and workshops (e-learning)Train faculty and students on various instructional technologies and the WebCT LMS platform (orientations, training sessions, etc)Create technical instructions for application use, website updates and the WebCT platform.Lead podcast initiative, university support and creation of training materialsUpdate, create & maintain divisional websites

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

2012 POD Conference iPad as Tool or Toy: Faculty-Driven Case Studies

2012 Lilly Conference Technology, Pedagogy, and Curriculum: Preparing Future Faculty for Digital Discourse

2008 Educause Conference Empowering a Culture of Learning and Innovation in Graduate Students

2005 WebCT Conference Dr. D and Other Innovative Ideas for Faculty Development

COMMUNITY SERVICE

National Youth Sports Program, (NYSP) – Mentored and coached children.

Anderson Academy NCSU – Mentored students in science, communication, and math.

PREP Volunteer – (Post-Secondary Enrichment Program) Mentored children visiting UWG

CERTIFICATES

2012 Sloan Consortium Foundations Course (Quality in Online Education)

2012 Educause Learning Technology Leadership Program

2008 – Train-the-Trainer University of West Georgia

2008 – Advanced Learning Technologies (Instructor) – University of West Georgia

2007 WebCT Vista Admin Certification

REFERENCES Available upon request

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