Louis S. Mang
Buffalo, NY ***23
*******@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position where I can utilize my creative skills to successfully integrate technology and design as tools for teaching and learning, with an emphasis on making the use of technology an engaging, transparent, and straightforward experience for users.
Professional Development
E-Learning by Design Certificate Program
VNULearning and Training Magazine Conference
New Orleans, LA – March 2005
Noble Desktop Publishers: Certificate Program
Macromedia Flash Comprehensive – November 1999
Mercer County Community College
Web Developer Certificate – February 1999
Mercer County Community College
Web Designer Certificate – May 1999
Education
State University of New York at Buffalo
Master of Arts and Humanities: Instructional Technology - September 1995
Earned an interdisciplinary degree combining Media Study,
Art and Education. Coursework focused on development of interactive multimedia as a tool for teaching and learning.
Master's Thesis - Multimedia as a Cognitive Enhancer:
A Learning Tool for Students.
Examined the use of multimedia authoring as a tool for developing critical thinking skills in students in a high school science curriculum.
Second Language Education
Specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(TESOL)
Bachelor of Arts: Media Studies - May 1987
Coursework focused on digital arts, video and film production.
Graduated with high honors
Erie Community College
A.A.S. Civil Engineering - May 1980
Publications/Presentations
Using Multimedia to Create Interactive Assessments - 20th Language Testing Research Colloquium
March 1998 – Monterey, California
This research investigated the validity of whether the presence of visuals embeded in tests questions had any influence on test outcomes. The reseach explored how photos may add non linguistic cues in the listening component of the TOEFL test and lead to higher listening comprension.
Responsibilities: Research and development of test items. Review of literature and preparation of report for presentation.
Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments. A Report from the NAEP Technology-Based Assessment Project, Research and Development Series. NCES 2007-466, ED497845
The Problem Solving in Technology-Rich Environments (TRE) study was designed to demonstrate and explore innovative use of computers for developing, administering, scoring, and analyzing the results of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessments. Two scenarios (Search and Simulation) were created for measuring problem solving with technology and administered to nationally representative samples of students. Resultant data were used to describe the measurement characteristics of the scenarios and student performance. The Search scenario required students to locate and synthesize information from a simulated World Wide Web environment. The Simulation scenario required students to experiment to solve problems of increasing complexity.
Responsibilities: Lead Developer – Flash Development and programming of test item for data collection.
Work Experience
Center for Development of Human Services – Buffalo, NY
2/04 – Present – Coordinator of Learning Technologies
Design and develop synchronous and asynchronous materials for distance learning applications
Develop and manage content management system and learning management systems for the delivery of online learning
Maintained BlackBoard website
Moodle development
Conduct blended learning stategies workshops for trainers
Develop online tutorials delivered to regional offices
Assist trainers in ways to use technology to deliver instruction
Conduct training MS Office workshops for general staff
GoToMeeting/Webinar/Training Administrator
ZOOM/ Webinar/Training Administrator
Produce animations, graphics, audio and video for web/multimedia delivery
Skilled in the use of the following software/authoring tools: Adobe Creative Cloud Flash CS3, Fireworks CS4, Dreamweaver CS4, Adobe Premier Pro, Photoshop, Camtasia Studio,Captivate, Articulate Studio ’09, Articulate Storyline3.
Prentice Hall Educational Publishing
10/04 – 02/05 – Test Bank Author
Develop test bank and Interactive Study Guide for Macromedia Fireworks software application
Educational Testing Service - Princeton, NJ
2/94 – 2/04 – Lead Interactive Systems Designer
Coordinate the efforts of individuals across corporate divisions for the successful completion of computer based projects
Work with researchers and teams of developers to implement computer based tests and tutorials on both Macintosh and PC platforms.
Design user interface and interactions
Produce animations, graphics, audio and video for multimedia development
Conduct usability studies on newly developed software.
Teaching Experience
Hopewell Elementary School, Hopewell, NJ
2/96 - 4/96 - Multimedia Instructor
Responsible for teaching fourth grade students the fundamentals of multimedia development using Hyperstudio.
Hopewell Valley High School, Hopewell, NJ
2/95 - 5/95 - Multimedia Instructor
Developed curriculum for course in multimedia development.
Taught high school students to develop multimedia using Hypercard.
Intensive English Language Institute
320 Christopher Baldy Hall, State University of New York at Buffalo
5/92 - 1/94 - ESL Instructor/Video Production
Awarded Teaching Assistantship - English as a second language. Taught all aspects of the English language to non-native students for preparation of TOEFL examination.
Responsible for curriculum development, grading and assignments.
Produced video yearbook.
Instructed faculty in video production for classroom use.
Operated and maintained video editing suit.
State University of New York at Buffalo
Spring 1992 - Film Production Instructor
Awarded teaching assistantship - Basic Filmmaking
Responsible for class curriculum, grading, and assignments.
Buffalo Public School System - Adult Learning Center, Buffalo, N.Y. 11/91 - 5/92 - ESL Instructor
Second language acquisition- Taught English language to adult immigrants.
Responsible for curriculum development and student evaluation.
References available upon request.