David Armstrong-Instructional Technologist

San Francisco State University,
Research on the social effects of Instructional and Information Technology on marginalized communities. Specific areas of concentration focused on the effects of technology in special education classrooms and students ability to function in the greater society through the use technology. Other areas included the use of communication/instructional technology in isolated and remote communities on learning and cultural perceptions.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology of Education and Studio Arts. 1991

Sonoma State University,
Studied the effects of education and educational achievement among members of religious groups on social status.

Papers and Publications

2000 AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education) ED-MEDIA 98--World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia ED-TELECOM 98--World Conference on Educational Telecommunications. Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Title: A CD/Web-Based Team Project for Undergraduate Business Ethics Students.

Academy of Management Toronto 2000 Paper included in session: Outcomes Assessment Tools and Applications to Management Education. Title: A CD/Web-Based Team Project for Undergraduate Business Ethics Students.

1998 AACE ED-MEDIA 98--World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia ED-TELECOM 98--World Conference on Educational Telecommunications. Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Presentation of project and full paper on incorporation of computer based communication and development in Spanish language classes at Santa Clara University.

Professional Associations
AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computers in Education) 1996 - Present

Accomplishments

· Enjoy a working relationship with members of Santa Clara Universities faculty to integrate technology, and the effects of technology on the community into their curriculum.

· Advise and consult with faculty to access Technology Steering Committee (TSC) funding for projects related to teaching and learning. Act as project adviser and provide training to TSC funded projects.

· Served has an active member of the “Information Services (IT) Customer Satisfaction Project Team” in conducting a campus wide, students/faculty/staff, survey to be used as a benchmark of performance by all Information Service organizations.

· Developed the Multimedia lab into a high tech teaching and learning environment.

· Participated as a consultant and advisor in the implementation of the Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) training program offered at Santa Clara University.

· Successfully implemented “Voice Over IP” technology at Santa Clara University.

EXPERIENCE

Instructional Technology Resource Specialist Santa Clara University

1996 to present.

Provide direct assistance in classes for both faculty and students in the use of technology. This assistance is divided into two areas. First is helping faculty understand the effects of technology on the educational environment and how best to use and adapt technology skills to their curriculum. Second is to provide solutions to instructional and other information transfer problems, and professional development services for all faculty, in support of the University's general mission of teaching, research, and service. Primarily functioning as an instructional designer contributing to critical professional support of faculty in the selection, design, production and implementation of instructional and educational solutions for the support of University teaching. Working with faculty to implement instructional design principles and insure the effective utilization of technology in the creation of faculty projects, workshops, and all media development.

Some ways that the above objectives have been met:

· Encourage faculty to move beyond the electronic reserve shelf and to begin exploring a range of new pedagogical possibilities and resources for web-enhanced courses.

· Develop and implement a pedagogy of internet/technology based instruction to be implemented in web based instruction.

· Work directly with faculty in the design and development of assignments and lesson plans in their courses.

· Support faculty in the implementation and development of technology based instruction.

· Aid in the implementation and development of technology-based curriculum in core classes across the university.

· Develop and teach instructionally focused Internet, authoring, and other workshops for faculty.

Instructor: Department of Life Long Learning Santa Clara University

1997 to 1999. Instructor in continuing education classes. Topics have included Windows95-98, Multimedia development, JavaScript for the Web, and Multimedia for the World Wide Web.

Asst. to Director

Communication Arts and Information Technologies, Vista Community College, 1993.

Contacted local and international businesses to act as Advisory Committee Members. Designed instructional objectives for C.A.I.T. (Communication Arts and Information Technologies) Program. Conducted research of present and future uses of technology in Bay-Area businesses.

Computer Experience

Windows 95-98,NT and Macintosh OS.

HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, PhotoShop, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Shockwave, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Lingo, Freehand, Premiere, Excel, Illustrator, Page-Maker, HyperCard, Hyper talk and Internet Database Development (Cold Fusion).


	Last revised: 07/30/99