Education
PhD Instructional Technology Georgia State University Began 1/06
M.A. Spanish, Concentration in Literature Georgia State University December 2004
B.A. Spanish, Concentration in Pedagogy Georgia State University June 1996
Professional Experience
2002-Present Language Lab Coordinator, GSU
Department of Modern and Classical Languages. From 2001-2002, researched, designed, and implemented the installation of the 52-position digital listening lab, writing the grant proposal and coordinating all facets of planning, purchasing, construction and renovation of existing lab space. Current responsibilities include managing the LARC; scheduling, training and supervising 15+ student assistants and graduate assistants each semester; training instructors how to integrate technology into their courses; assisting students with their technology needs as related to their language-learning; directing technical aspects of student language proficiency evaluations; evaluating and implementing emerging language learning technologies in the LARC, securing additional funding ($357,000) through grant-writing to maximize student access to cutting-edge language tools.
1997-2002 Administrative Coordinator, GSU
Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Primary responsibilities included supervision of student assistant staff; faculty technical support, coordination of textbook orders; managing and facilitating faculty searches; proof-checking and submission of grade reports and student evaluations.
1996-1997 Spanish Instructor, GSU
Department of Modern and Classical Languages. Responsible for teaching multiple sections of Spanish 1001 and 1002.Responsibilities included class planning and management, grade reporting, as well as student oral language, written, and listening skills evaluation.
Journal Publications
“Ten Questions You Should Ask Before Adopting a Web-Based Textbook Module.” (Submitted for consideration in The IALLT Journal of Language Learning Technologies. August, 2005.)
“El realismo mágico como agente del nacionalismo mexicano y la búsqueda del orgullo mexicano en Chac Mool de Carlos Fuentes.” El Cid, Edición IX, May 1997. pp 12-16.
Professional Presentations
“Recapturing precious class time: Improving learning by using free technology for oral assessment.” Upcoming. 2008 SCOLT Conference, Myrtle Beach NC, April 3-5, 2008.
“Using Oral Recordings to Promote Focused Speaking and Reflective Listening.” Upcoming. 2007 ACTFL Conference, San Antonio TX, November 15-18, 2007.
“Current and Future Experiences with Web-Based Textbook Components.” 2007 IALLT Conference, Medford MA, June 22, 2007.
“The Hidden Benefits of an FTP Server: Slaying the Three Giants of Faculty Inclusion, Oral-Proficiency, and Language Center Operation in One (Inexpensive) Blow.” 2007 IALLT Conference, Medford MA, June 23, 2007.
“Oral Recordings and Reducing Anxiety.” 2007 SCOLT/FLAG/SEALLT Conference, Atlanta GA, March 2, 2007.
“Class Management and Technology Flow in the Language Lab.” 2007 SCOLT/FLAG/SEALLT Conference, Atlanta GA, March 3, 2007.
“Ten Questions You Should Ask Before Adopting a Web-Based Textbook Module.” 5th Foreign Language Education and Technology Conference, Provo UT, August 5, 2005.
“Ten Questions You Should Ask Before Adopting a Web-Based Textbook Module.” 10th Annual MTSU Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro TN, April 4, 2005.
“Acquire, Edit, Display (Digital Video) for less than $2K”, presented with D. Anthony Bush of Georgia Perimeter College.Georgia Educational Technology Consortium Conference, Macon GA, Nov. 11, 2004.
“Managing Student Workers: Creating Community, Initiative and Accountability using WebCT”. 9th Annual MTSU Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro TN, April 5, 2004.
“Acquire, Edit, Display (Digital Video) for less than $2K”, presented with D. Anthony Bush of Georgia Perimeter College. 9th Annual MTSU Instructional Technology Conference, Murfreesboro TN, April 5, 2004.
“Challenges and Considerations in Language Lab Conversion from Analog to Digital Distribution: Experiences of the LARC at GSU.” SEALLT and MALLT Conference 2004, University of the South, Sewannee TN, March 19, 2004.
Faculty Workshops Taught in the LARC (Repeating each semester)
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Introduction to the Digital LARC
- Digital Voice Recording
- Creating PowerPoint Presentations
- Using Hot Potatoes to Create Web Exercises
- A Guided Tour of Language Resources on the Internet
- Introduction to Sympodium
- A (Very) Brief Look at Multimedia Copyright Restrictions
- Easy Ways to Incorporate Media into Your Language Classes
Student Workshops Taught in the LARC (Repeating each semester)
- Introduction to Your ¡Arriba! WebCT Module
- Recording your Voice Using the Sanako Media Assistant
- A Guided Tour of Language Resources on the Internet
- Creating PowerPoint Presentations
Additional Technical Responsibilities
- Manager and editor of the departmental website for Modern and Classical Languages (www.gsu.edu/languages) using primarily Macromedia Dreamweaver and Adobe Photoshop.
- Owner and List Administrator for the listserver for the Georgia Coalition for Language Learning. (http://mailbox.gsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/gcll)
- Owner and List Administrator for the listserver for the Southeastern Association for Language Learning Technology. (http://mailbox.gsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/SEALLT)
University Service
Staff Council Representative, 2003-2005
College of Arts and Sciences Staff Development Committee Member, 2001-2005
Faculty/Staff Advisor of the Spanish Club @ GSU
Professional Memberships
- IALLT – International Association for Language Learning Technology
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CALICO – Computer Assisted Language Instruction Consortium
- SEALLT – Southeast Association for Language Learning Technology
- SCOLT – Southern Conference on Language Teaching
- FLAG – Foreign Language Association of Georgia
- CGLL – Georgia Coalition for Language Learning
Awards and Honors
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National Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Kappa Delta Pi – National Honor Society in Education
- Golden Key National Honor Society
