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Seeking opportunities to use my experience and skills, I am excited at the prospect of working with you to enhance the online experience for you and your clients. Let me help you to design a new solution, review or update your current site or applications.
My experience includes working in e-learning, e-commerce and for voluntary organizations, designing, developing, reviewing and evaluating a wide variety of online applications and materials. I have excellent research and problem solving abilities.
Skills and experience in: Actionscript/Flash Development, PHP/mySQL, HTML/DHTML/CSS, XML,Virtual Learning Environments, Assessment Software, Microsoft Applications, content review and writing technical documentation.
Some experience in: Audio and Video Manipulation/Applications, Helpdesk Software, General IT support. I am currently experimenting with Flex/Actionscript 3 and working towards an advanced qualification in Educational Technology.
Developing Psychology Laboratory Practical Modules in Flash/Actionscript - September 2004 - September 2007. Role: Developer.
Review of existing material, project planning.
Actionscript and XML programming
Integration into existing admin system.
Please contact me for examples of this project.
Peer Assessment Project 2003/2004. Role:Lead developer.
Use of Flash/Actionscript/AMFPHP/mySQL to create a modular system
Allows staff to set a timed peer assessment exercise and students to submit work online
Assessments can be randomly distributed for peer assessment
Scores/reviews and reports were presented to students and staff in the required format
Zoology Museum Key, April 2004, Role:ProgrammerConversion of JavaScript program into Flash/Actionscript:  http://www.abdn.ac.uk/zoologymuseum/laboratory/key.htmlBabbling Babies, 2002-2003, Role:Developer - First Page http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~ltu004/babies/babies.htm - Interactive tutorial http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~ltu004/babies/babies/babyexpt.htm
I adapted the osCommerce application for use in an online UK florist retail store. Customization included Paypal payment, changes made to the template and layout and the addition of supplementary modules which allow for correct order processing.
French/Authentik ProjectCreated several e-learning apps using PHP/mySQL including a split screen French application (used by undergraduates at the University of Aberdeen from 2002-present)Â where the material was displayed along with self assessment and recorded assessment details. An example of a tutorial page is available at: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~com177/wwwfrench/smelltut/sectionC.htiÂ
Peer Assessment ProjectUsed PHP/mySQL alongside Flash/Actionscript to create a peer/self assessment tool for use at the University of Aberdeen (further information available on request), project took place during 2003.Additional ProjectsRegular use of PHP/mySQL to maintain, customise and investigate e-commerce (www.harrowflowers.co.uk/shop), helpdesk and classified advertising applications.
Review of Web Content
August 2007 - Part of a 5 strong team reviewing over 20,000 pages of content for its relevance and accuracy. Re-writing content and editing HTML as appropriate.Review of Web Content (Educational)February 2002 - August 2004. Part of daily activity, reviewing University lecture content for suitability of display online. Modifying content structure as required.
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Daily administration of WebCT (CE 4.0) in a University environment with 10,000+ registered students.Writing documentation for WebCT (CE 4.0) for use by lecturers who were writing and developing their own content.Running bi-weekly workshops with two other staff members to train lecturers in the use of WebCT.Developing appropriate content (MSOffice documents, HTML pages, Quizzes, Icons) and study materials in conjunction with staff members.Integration of WebCT with other applications (including QuestionMark Perception)
Centre for Learning and Teaching, University of Aberdeen, http://www.abdn.ac.uk/clt.The centre for Learning and Teaching assists lecturers and staff in developing their own skills and best practices in their work, including how to best use the resources and technology available. I worked on a project to update the current Psychology Assessment Laboratory and make it available online. It is used by 1000+ students each semester.Responsibilities
Centre for Learning and Teaching, University of Aberdeen, http://www.abdn.ac.uk/clt.The centre for Learning and Teaching assists lecturers and staff in developing their own skills and best practices in their work, including how to best use the resources and technology available. They also support the virtual learning environment, assessment software and in house applications for the University which has 13,000+ students from 112 countries.Responsibilities: My time was divided 50/50 between support and development. Support Role: Administration, training in use of, writing documentation for Virtual Learning Environment (WebCT)Administration, training in use of, writing documentation for Assessment Software(QuestionMark Perception)Reviewing content for and advising staff in appropriate use of online materials (text/images/video/sound/assessment)Supporting use of previously developed department applications.Development Role:Planning new applications for staff as required. Development using Actionscript/Flash/HTML/XML/PHP/mySQL/Video and AudioReview and evaluation of e-learning materials.Integration of applications with the VLE and Assessment software.
IT Tutor, Cedars Tutoring Centre, Doha, Qatar
Cedars is a tutoring centre in Doha which predominately helps students with a lower English ability improve their English, while continuing their studies and then enter into one of the main English speaking schools in Doha.
My responsibilities were to plan lessons and tutor IGCSE (14/16 year old)Â students in Information Technology. I also created lessons, based around the English national curriculum, to help younger students with their IT skills.
Passed with Distinction. Included courses in ECDL (European Computer Driving License), Delphi, JavaScript, PHP, Web Design, CLIPS, Logic. Completed a group project in Delphi designing Geography Quiz Software for use in Elementary School and an individual project in Bioinformatics.Â
BSc (Hons), 2:1. Thesis was a computer based research project - Stop Codon Analysis in C.Elegans.
One of many osCommerce sites I've worked on in the last few months, created from the clients design and modified to include a number of contributions as required.
Using Flash/Actionscript to adapt an interactive application previously written in JavaScript. The application allows students to progress through the key to correctly classify the laboratory samples. I planned this project to rewrite the underlying code making use of existing images, text and logic.
Instructions for using the key are available at:http://www.abdn.ac.uk/zoologymuseum/laboratory/laboratory.htmlThe key is at:http://www.abdn.ac.uk/zoologymuseum/laboratory/key.html
This paper was presented at the 2004 QuestionMark European Users Conference. It is written based on e-learning assessment software and a novel approach taken to extend the softwares' capabilities.Further information and access to the Perception Assessments can be found through the URL above.
