Patty Watson Gregory, Instructional Designer And ELearning Developer

Experience

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  Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) or (DoDDS)

  Aug 2001 - Jul 2009

  Provided training in technology and pedagogical topics to school-level faculty and staff. Supervised technology integration across the district by performing site visits, collecting and analyzing data, and working with school staff. Made policy recommendations to district leadership including staffing, technology purchases, and equipment distribution. Collaborated with other district staff to ensure effective implementation of programs with technology components.- Developed a district wide reporting system to document the alignment of school ETs’ activities with task targets- Successfully implemented a keyboarding program for all kindergarten through third grade students in 15 schools to ensure readiness for online testing - Managed a technology application program to deploy new technology, such as SMART Boards and classroom laptop sets, to interested teachers which increased implementation of the technology by 38%- Collaborated with other Europe-area educational technology leaders to develop and implement Europe-wide technology policies and training- Maintained fixed-asset inventory of district-purchased technology equipment Show less Performed needs analysis on instructional technology adoption using online surveys, observations, and interviews. Developed training materials, videos and electronic resources on educational software, web resources, and student data management systems. Trained teachers in using technology by providing group training and one-on-one problem-solving and customer support.- Designed and conducted technology staff development in more than 15 different software and hardware applications by conducting in-person training that increased teacher confidence by 90%- Provided training to counselors, school support staff, and teachers on student data management systems including registration, scheduling, attendance, and grade submission- Design and implement online surveys, observations, and interviews to determine needs analysis and program effectiveness for technology professional development- Created training materials, videos and electronic resources on educational software, web resources, and student data management systems- Provided guidance and long-range planning of technology resources and training as Technology Committee Chair Show less Designed, developed, and delivered 11 different secondary level courses in the engineering and video communication strands. Designed and deployed assessments to identify knowledge gaps and track performance. Developed learner objectives and designed learning activities to engage learners and meet objectives.- Partnered with the Information Specialist to organize and implement the i-SAFE (Internet safety) initiative for faculty and students for two years for a 73% increase between pre- and post-test scores - Led the implementation of a new system-wide PTS initiative and curriculum change, including evaluating the alignment of existing curricula with new guidelines and communicating changes with stakeholders through print and video materials- Involved in decision-making about programs, budget, and equipment as Professional Technical Studies Department Chair- Manage equipment, staff, facilities, budget, and transportation for 13 teams as school Athletic Director- Served as Mentor Coordinator for 30+ teachers new to Zama High School Show less

  • Director Of Educational Technology

    Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

  • Educational Technology Specialist

    Aug 2004 - Aug 2007

  • Technology Education Teacher

    Aug 2001 - Aug 2005
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  Virginia Tech

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2012

  Graduate Assistant

  Teaching assistant for the STEM Ed Foundations and STEM Ed Trends and Issues graduate courses, taught both online and hybrid online and in-person, on topics including the nature of STEM disciplines, STEM education and standards-based education- Set-up and maintained course management and communication systems (Scholar and Adobe Connect) for six online and hybrid courses- Coordinated the Kindergarten 2 College program which brought over 300 Title I elementary school students for a STEM experience at Virginia Tech- Manageed the STEM Education Collaboratory outreach and instruction center, including providing training, scheduling, equipment, and facilities- Assisted with the Technology Education Teaching and Learning Research Project under the direction of Dr. Mark Sanders and Dr. Tom Sherman in both quantitative and qualitative research in STEM education Show less

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  Self-Employed

  Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  Education Training Consultant

  Virginia Space Grant Consortium, Consultant, April 2012 to July 2012- Developed three exemplar lessons in secondary science subjects using engineering design- Designed, developed, and conducted a five-day workshop for science and math teachers on STEM education and engineering designNational Institute of Aerospace, Consultant, July 2011 to March 2012- Planned and conducted a program evaluation for the NASA Pre-service Teacher Institute (PSTI), a two-week workshop to help pre-service teachers develop STEM education content and pedagogical knowledge- Developed a mixed-method approach to study the participants’ implementation of the STEM education content and instructional technology over a six-month periodVirginia Space Grant Consortium, Consultant, August 2010- Developed and implemented a 3-day summer workshop on Integrative STEM Education for Governor’s school teachers in Hampton Roads- Evaluated at least four out of five points in all presenter-related categories by participants Show less

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  Harrisonburg City Schools...Career Page

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2023

  Conducted needs analysis of staff including task analysis, on-site observations, interviews and surveys to identify training needs. Collaborated with subject matter experts to identify learning objectives and design learning activities. Applied backwards design principles to design, develop and implement learning materials aligned with external guidelines.- Collaborate with over 20 subject matter experts to develop diverse presentations, learning activities, and participant materials based on objectives using a variety of eLearning technologies- Apply andragogy principles to develop and deliver weekly learning materials and job aids to build staff capacity in applying technology in their jobs - Produced and edited over 30 short just-in-time training videos and 3 extended videos using Camtasia and Canva- Design custom graphics for learning materials using Canva Show less Collaboratively developed and facilitated curricula for in person, hybrid, and online instruction. Developed learner objectives based on key performance indicators. Designed and administered assessments to track performance and differentiated instruction based on results.- Designed and developed over 360 presentations, learning activities, and participant materials using Bloom’s Taxonomy for topics in technology, computer science, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and ecology - Utilized Universal Design for Learning principles to meet varied learner needs, including accessibility compliance- Deployed course materials through various learning management systems (LMS) for hybrid and online instruction. Converted courses from My Big Campus, to Google Classroom, to Canvas- Trained more than 25 teachers in the I-STEM education model leading to a 300% growth in the STEM program- Managed an error-free standardized testing program by developing schedules, communicating schedules with stakeholders, deploying technology, and troubleshooting problems - Developed a paperless classroom, blending in-person and online instruction using Google Drive, Google Classroom, and Google Sites- Collaborated to develop and implement a full-year integrated physical science and engineering curriculum incorporating all middle school physical science VA Standards of Learning and technical competencies- Collaborated to develop and implement a full-year integrated life science and technology curriculum incorporating all middle school life science VA Standards of Learning and technical competencies- Taught and implemented project management techniques to facilitate students in developing and completing multi-month projects, including STEM Day activities to a community audience of 700+ people and individual Passion Projects Show less

  • Instructional Technology Specialist

    Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

  • STEM Coordinator

    Aug 2012 - May 2022
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  KeelWorks Foundation

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2024

  Instructional Designer

  Collaborate with subject matter experts, other instructional designers, project managers, and graphic designers to design and develop e-learning for at risk adults entering the workforce.- Create learning objectives based on organizational needs analysis- Consult with subject matter experts, identified materials, and conduct independent research on key topics- Design learning progressions for modules- Design teaching text and learning activities- Design assessments that measure the impact of modules- Develop modules using Adobe Photoshop, Audition, and Captivate- Develop modules in Learning Management System (LMS), including uploading SCORM files Show less

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  Guilford County Schools

  Aug 2023 - Apr 2024

  Instructional Technology Teacher
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  Guilford Technical Community College

  May 2024 - now

  Instructional Designer

  Collaborate with faculty teaching online and hybrid courses to design meaningful learning activities and effective assessments aligned with course objectives.- Spearheaded development of new courses for new faculty facilitating online and hybrid coursesand for faculty developing model course blueprints- Instrumental in redesigning all courses college-wide using an eight-week model- Developed a database to track and manage the Quality Matters peer review process for all online and hybrid courses. Show less