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Western University

Instructional Designer, Sept 2011 to present
Western University

Provide technical/pedagogical training and assistance to Faculty of Health Sciences members, and help deliver programs and courses using many electronic and social media formats. Provide support in the effective use of software applications to support teaching/learning and provide assistance in the development of learning materials that can be incorporated into alternative delivery methods.

 

fanshawe college

Professor/Instructor, 2001 to 2011
Fanshawe College

Courses taught:

  • Desktop Publishing- QuarkXpress and Adobe InDesign
  • Graphic Design- Photoshop & Illustrator
  • Web Design - HTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, site maintenance and ftp
  • Advanced Web Design - XHTML, CSS, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, ftp and e-commerce
  • Instructional Technology & Presentation Skills, part of Corporate Training & Development Certification Program
  • Professional Communications for Technology
  • Provide academic leadership to programs and courses within their areas of expertise and contribute to the creation of a learning-centered environment where students can develop to their full potential. Professors are responsible for:
  • Ensuring that program and course curricula are current, relevant and reflective of best practices within the relevant professional/program disciplines;
  • Defining, evaluating and validating learning outcomes for courses and programs;
  • Creating an effective environment for learning which accommodates students’ diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, experiences and individual learning styles;
  • Designing appropriate strategies and tools for facilitating and assessing student learning that are invitational and reflective of best practices in teaching and learning;
  • Developing appropriate strategies and tools to assess student performance that are consistent with the learning outcomes of the course and address multiple learning styles;
  • Developing multi-media materials and alternative delivery strategies, and incorporating appropriate educational technologies into the learning process.
  • Responsible for course design, curriculum development, organization of learning activities, mentoring, coaching and assessment methods.
  • All courses are web enabled using FanshaweOnline (Desire2Learn) and/or WebCT.
  • WebCT course site recognized by Chair of the General Studies Department

fanshawe college

Educational Technologist, Sept 10, 2007 to present
Fanshawe College

Responsible for providing technical and other support for professors, staff and students in the Faculty of Business in the use of course management tools such as Fanshawe Online. Provides support in the effective use of software applications to support teaching/learning and provide assistance in the development of learning materials that can be incorporated into course management tools.

jdwwebdesign.com

Freelance Web Designer/Developer, 2001 to present

  • site design, navigation, information architecture, database-driven web sites, site maintenance, joomla (content management system), project management
  • portfolio is available online at jdwwebdesign.com/portfolio.htm

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LGS Group Inc., 2001
Web Designer - Contract

  • Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario: www.chwo.org
  • Created site content, photos, graphics and animation, navigation, page design, architecture, HTML production and project management

The Associates Financial Services of Canada Ltd, 1999-2001
Webmaster - Communications Department
Information Systems Analyst - IT Department

  • Within the development team, built the strategy, architecture, tools and technical infrastructure of the Intranet, Extranet and Internet. This included analysis, design and implementation of database driven web applications.
  • Facilitated the sharing of expertise between departments; worked with Marketing to identify consumer and business partners web needs
  • Defined standards for "look and feel", users interface and site navigation of the internet and intranet presence in Canada
  • Facilitated the creation of a cross-functional Intranet Project Team. The Team identified priorities and confirmed the vision, strategic direction and business plans for Canada.
  • Identified and built working relationship with key players, including international team members.  Initiated the Canadian Intranet existence by identifying and clarifying The Associates Intranet system

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Linda Lundström Ltd., 1998–99

  • Graphic Designer and Web Designer/Developer in Marketing Department
  • Built process for developing and building a company communications centre to utilize the company’s Intranet, website and in store interactive retail kiosks. The project involved video production, postproduction and packaging, Multimedia Marketing Aids and Tutorial Training Aids.
  • Designed and constructed the corporate website  including site content (photos and animation), navigation, design, architecture, project management, HTML production and site maintenance.
  • Designed and produced marketing advertisement, brochures, mailers, order forms and hangtags.
  • Shot and edited marketing/educational video for retail business partners

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CMS Manufacturing Systems Inc., 1997
MulitMedia Specialist/Technical Writer

  • Designed, developed, and produced Multimedia Marketing Aids and Tutorial Training Aids using Macromedia Director. The Marketing Aid was used by the president of the company as well as marketing staff to attract potential customers. During customer demos, the marketing aid became the highlight of the head office tour
  • As the Technical writer, I developed, revised and published the CMS Implementation User Guide, lesson plans and in-house training materials. Documents revised with emphasis on the user's needs to easy access information. Organized and set policy for future revisions and publications of the documentation

JDW Productions, 1992-1997

  • Owner
  • Award of Merit at Amtec ' 93 Media in Education Conference for Gus and Rus; a short computer based video tape whose theme is based on the current social issue of discrimination
  • From a scattered collection of video clips about the artist and his work, edited and produced a David Bobier video which is shown in art galleries around the country.
  • Created videotapes for the varsity teams of Saint Mary's University and the University of Western Ontario
  • Recognition from the Dean of Music for the creation of a promotional video on UWO Faculty of Music

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Multimedia Center, Faculty of Education, Althouse College, UWO, 1992-96

  • Member of the team researching new methodologies for Media in Education
  • Conceptualized and created computer animation and graphics for Employment Equity videos
  • Self taught new software and conducted seminars to staff and students on software's capabilities, usage, strengths and weaknesses
  • An educational computer animated video brought recognition from Media in Education professionals

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