Resume (updated January 2005)

See also Update 2004!

EDUCATION

• 2005 The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA
  Master of Arts, Educational Technology Leadership
• 1996-1997 The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
  Graduate Diploma in Computer Education
• 1988-1995 LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
  Master of Arts, Music (by research)
  Topic: "Analytical approaches to jazz polyphony with special reference to the use of pitch-class set theory in the works of Toshiko Akiyoshi and Phil Woods."
• 1986 - 1987 LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
  Bachelor of Arts, Honours (Music)
• 1983 - The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
  Diploma in Education
• 1979 - 1981 LaTrobe University, Melbourne, Australia
  Bachelor of Arts, (Music major)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• August 2003 to present: International School Dhaka Bangladesh
  Head of Technology, IBO Coordinator Homo Faber
  International Baccalaureate: MYP Technology, DP ITGS
  
• 2001 - 2003: Gulf English School, Kuwait
  Information and Communication Technology Educator
  Subjects taught: Year 8 ICT, IGCSE Computer Studies and IGCSE Information Technology, AS Level Computing
• 2000 - 2001 English School for Girls, Kuwait
  ICT Coordinator
  Subjects taught: Years 3-9 ICT, Years 10-12 IGCSE Computer Studies
• 1998 - 2000: Simba School Ndola, Zambia
  Computer Studies, ICT Educator
  Subjects taught: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Computer Studies, including IGCSE
• 1988 - 1997 Eltham College Melbourne, Australia
  Music Educator
  Subjects taught: Years 7 - 12 music, including music technology
  [1996 - NEITA (National Excellence In Teaching Award) nomination from ASG (Australian Scholarships Group). Nominated by students and parents at Eltham College.]
• 1987 - Brunswick East High School Melbourne, Australia
  Music Coordinator
• 1984 - 1986 Kingspark High School Melbourne, Australia
  Director of Music, Coordinator of Performance Tuition

Relevant Tertiary Positions (held on a part time basis):

• 1997 - Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Australia
  Lecturer in Music: Technology and Multimedia
• 1993 - 1996 Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, Australia
  Lecturer in Jazz Studies

PRESENTATIONS and STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DELIVERY

• 1992 - 'The Cutting Edge - Music Technology in Today's Curriculum'.
  Paper presented at 'ASME IX National Conference' (Australian Society for Music Education).
• 1996 - 'Cyberschool: Integrated Curriculum on the Net'.
  Paper presented at 'Computer Education Group of Victoria (CEGV) Annual Conference'
• 1997 and 1998 - 'Telecommunications and the Internet'.
  Design and delivery of staff professional development sessions.
• 2001 - 'Telecommunications and the Internet: Telecollaborative Projects'. Presentation to staff at The American International School, Kuwait, on learning circles and international collaboration.
  'Integrating Technology and the Internet into the Curriculum: Strategies and Resources'. Presentation and workshop to Gulf English School staff.
• 2002 - 'An Introduction to Telecollaborative Projects'.
  Paper presented at Cross-School PD Day, Kuwait.
  'Digital Teaching Portfolios'
  Paper presented at Professional Educators Association of Kuwait Conference (PEAK).
• 2004 - 'Fostering an Online Learning Community for the Development of Student Digital Portfolios'.
  1. IBO Asia Pacific Conference, Mumbai India
  2. A Global Gallery presentation at ISTE's NECC 2004, New Orleans.
  The paper and presentation addressed the theory and development of online learning communities and explored the Grade 9 digital portfolio curriculum at the International School Dhaka which uses weblogs for discussion forums and portfolio publication.
• 2004 - Curriculum Approach to Technology Integration (CATI)
  Development of a staff professional development program that delivers just in time training to help educators integrate technology into their teaching.
  

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• 1991 - 1993 - Conception, planning and coordination of 'Music Technology Week' involving staff and students from many schools. The program included the 'Student Composition Talent Search', workshops and demonstrations of the use of technology in music for commercial and avant-garde styles, staff in-services and concerts with professional musicians and students.
• 1993 - 1997 - Establishment and production of a weekly, student-based radio program, 'Voices of Eltham College', presented live from the studios at Plenty Valley FM. Awarded Gommie in 1995 for 'Most Popular Educational Program'.
• 1996 - Initiation and coordination of Eltham College's entry into the International School's Cyberfair. Web site 'Environmental Awareness on the Urban Fringe' gained an international award - 4th place.
• 1997 - Convenor of the 'Web Page Development Group', a staff and student committee with the aim of improving the school's home page.
• 1998 - 2000 - Internet Club - extracurricular activity where students participated in international telecommunication projects (such as iEARN Learning Circles) and developed web page authoring skills.
  School Magazine - extracurricular activity using desk-top publishing facilities to produce the "Jungle Beat" school magazine each term.
• 2000 -2002 - Kuwait representative for iEARN, international collaborative projects and learning circle participation.
• 2002 - 2003 - Staff Professional Development Representative for Gulf English School.
• 2003 - 2004 - International School Dhaka Weblogs: Instigation and development of staff and student weblogs. This included running staff induction sessions and developing the student digital portfolio curriculum
  International Schools Cyberfair: Platinum Winning Entry in the Environmental Awareness Category with Poribesh Bachan: Environmental Awareness in Bangladesh, created by Grade 8 students.
  
  

For a detailed overview of my education and employment history view my Curriculum Vitae. [pdf]
See also my Certificates of achievement.