Bob Tucker

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistive Technology Specialist at Brockton Public Schools, Writer and author of Sparkles of Discontent, a crime novel

  • Education

    • Christopher Columbus High School

      1961 - 1965
      LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Harvard Graduate School of Education

      1985 - 1986
      EdM Interactive Technology

      Enrolled in courses and worked on projects related to the use of technology in education.

    • UMass Boston

      1972 - 1976
      BA Psychology
  • Experience

    • Computer Consulting Asociates

      Jul 1982 - Sept 1986
      Director

      I provided professional development workshops on effective uses of technology to support teaching and learning to local school districts.

    • Center for Applied Special Technologies

      Aug 1994 - Sept 1996
      Education and Technology Specialist

      Direct professional development activities; Design training modules; Conduct Company and Product presentations

    • SpeakEasy Stage Company

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2004
      Set Construction

      Build Sets

    • MESPA

      Sept 1999 - Jun 2015
      IT Program Director

      I directed a Master's program in Instructional Technology in partnership with Northeastern University and later Fitchburg State University. I taught workshops on Universal Design for Learning and Integrating Technology into the Curriculum. I also write and evaluate state, federal, and private grants.

    • Notheastern University

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2010
      Adjunct Faculty

      Taught courses in UDL and Practicum Seminar.

    • The Education Cooperative

      Jan 2007 - now
      Education Technology Consultant

      Professional Development

    • Apple Computer

      Jun 2013 - Jun 2015

      Professional Development and Technology support Provide professional development to educators on the use of IOS devices to enrich and extend student learning.

      • Apple Distinguished Educator

        Jul 2000 - Jun 2015
      • Specialist

        Jun 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Brockton Public Schools

      Jun 2013 - now

      Provide AT evaluation of students K-12; Provide follow-up ordering of devices and materials, training and support of students and teachers. Implement iPads in SPED to teachers and students. Currently teaching SPND 423 - Using Multimedia to Create Curriculum Interventions

      • Assistive Technology Specialist

        Sept 2008 - now
      • Assistive Technology Specialist

        Sept 2008 - now
      • Assistive Technology Specialist

        Sept 2008 - now
      • Adjunct Professor

        Jun 2013 - Sept 2019
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • K - 8 Massachusetts Teaching License

      Massachusetts Department of Education
      Jun 1976
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Set Building

      Issued by SpeakEasy Stage Company on Sept 1995
      SpeakEasy Stage CompanyAssociated with Bob Tucker