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9/03 - Present, University of Delaware, School of Education
Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology

  • Graduate Courses Taught: Cognition and Technology (Fall 2003, Spring 2004), Learning Technologies across the Curriculum (Spring 2004).
  • Research Topics: Technology and teacher learning, Effective uses of technology in K-12 classrooms, Computer-supported collaborative learning, Student motivation in technology rich classrooms, Early-childhood education and technology.
  • Committee Work: Educational Technology Sub-Committee for Undergraduate Studies, Portfolio Reviewer for Graduate Students in Curriculum and Instruction

9/02 - 8/03, Educational Testing Service
Post Doctoral Researcher

  • Conducted longitudinal research evaluating the impact of technology professional development on teacher and student learning
  • Investigated the role of school contextual factors in promoting or inhibiting the professional development and growth of urban school teachers
  • Member of the Program Evaluation Special Interest Group

2/99 - 8/03 Teachers College, Columbia University
Instructor (2/99-8/02)/Adjunct Assistant Professor (8/02-Present)

  • Developed and taught graduate level courses in the Department of Communication, Computing and Technology in Education
  • Courses Taught:
    • Hypermedia and Education
    • Evaluating the Internet as an Educational Resource
    • Television and the Development of Youth

9/98 - 8/03, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA
Member of the Staff Development Group

  • Researched member of the Eiffel Project, a U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant program
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of the Eiffel professional development models
  • Instructed and trained classroom teachers in utilizing computers and telecommunication tolls
  • Developed and implemented innovative curricular strategies
  • Developed and taught technology integration workshops to classroom teachers
  • Designed interactive Internet based activities for students

2/99 - 8/03, Distance Learning Project, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA
Instructor/Consultant/Teaching Assistant

  • Consulted on the development of a theoretical framework for faculty support
  • Developed, taught and evaluted graduate level on-line courses in the Department of Communications, Computing, and Technology in Education
  • Taught graduate level on-line workshops
  • Served as a teaching assistant for on-line graduate level courses
  • On-line Courses Taught:
    • Television and the Development of Youth (Instructor)
    • Designing educational activities using the Internet (TA)
    • Publishing on the web as an educational activity (TA)
    • Integrating web-publishing into classroom instruction (TA)
    • Computer problem solving and cooperative learning (TA)
    • Technology and school change (TA)

9/99 - 6/00 National Center of Restructuring Education, Schools and Teaching, Columbia University, NY, USA
Staff Developer

  • Instructed classroom teachers in utilizing computers in their classrooms
  • Organized and conducted study group meetings at schools
  • Directed the development of technology enhanced curriculum projects
  • Instructed school administration in developing technology plans

2/98 - 2/99 Instructional Systems Inc., NJ, USA
Consultant

  • Performed Quality Assurance on on-line courses
  • Developed Interface Design of on-line Courses
  • Organized and delivered on-line workshops

2/98 - 5/98 Futurekids Media International, NY, USA
Technology Instructor

  • Taught computer applications, to elementary aged students, organized around thematic units

9/97 - 12/98, Center for Technology and School Change, Teachers College, Columbia University, NY, USA
Intern

  • Supported classroom teachers in integrating technology in their curricula
  • Taught computer applications to students and teachers

2/97 - 5/97 Children's Television Workshop, NY, USA
Intern

  • Assisted in the design and implementation of field studies for the evaluation of television shows produced by the CTW
  • Participated in the development of the curriculum goals of Sesame Street, Big Bag, and Ghost Writer
  • Evaluated scripts written for Big Bag and Sesame Street

9/94 - 8/96 Ministry of Education, Nicosia, Cyprus
Primary Education Classroom Teacher

  • Organized educational material for different curricula
  • Planned, organized, and facilitated teacher-parent meetings
  • Presented topics on educational issues in the school community
  • Organized school performances, educational field trips, and school charities
  • Performed demonstration lessons for prospective teachers
  • Participated in seminars and conferences organized by the Ministry of Education and the University of Cyprus