Dr. Vincent M. Spezzo

Experience

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  Westminster College (MO)

  Aug 2001 - May 2005

  Student Worker

  Provide general assistance to library patrons.Troubleshoot system errors (i.e. problems with e-mail, databases, and electronic catalog.)Troubleshoot hardware errors (i.e. printer, copier, and computer problems).Handle and process Inter Library Loans.Provide one-on-one training on library systems (i.e. how to use the electronic catalog).

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  Callaway County School District

  Aug 2003 - May 2005

  Substitute Teacher
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  State University (VSU)

  Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

  Employee and Development Graduate Assistant

  Design, create, and maintain online training courses using WebCT and other mediums.Create and maintain departmental and committee WebPages on the VSU website.Assist subject matter experts in the design and creation of their own WebCT training modules.Instruct basic training classes (i.e. How to build a website in FrontPage).Provide one-on-one training sessions (i.e WebCT designer basics).Develop instructional guides and tutorials (i.e. How to self-register for WebCT training).Analyze and interpret evaluation data using SPSS Statistical Package.Assist in the maintenance of the training record database using Access.Assist with facilitation and interpretation of focus groups.Design promotional materials (i.e., brochures, posters, and flyers).Assist with ongoing customer service initiatives. Show less

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  Valdosta State University

  May 2007 - Jun 2007

  Video Processing Assistant

  Grant funded two month position.Edit educational videos using Adobe Professional (i.e. Clean up audio, add effects, and edit multiple shots together).Prepare videos for distribution onto video IPods.Shoot educational videos.

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  Valdosta State University

  Aug 2009 - Aug 2017

  Provide leadership and coordination for instructional design services offered through Office of Extended Learning initiatives including: online and hybrid courses as well as new learning model exploration and adoption. Manage online course development process in conjunction with faculty subject matter experts.Plan and implement design polices, objectives, or activities related to instructional design.Assist instructors with pedagogical techniques and best practices.Review instructional materials to ensure courses are high quality and meet university and national standards.Manage overall training and development program related to eLearning supported technologies.Develop and provide workshops to faculty, staff, and student workers.Develop instructional guides and online tutorials.Develop and facilitate online multi-week certification courses to train at distance users.Assist with and provide support for the Competency Based Education (CBE) initiative (i.e., Creating learning materials for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), instructors, and coaches, designing the structure of the CBE course and modules, designing the notification system, etc.).Serve as primary administrator (11/01/2008-01/01/2014) and as additional administrator (01/01/2014-present) for the campus Learning Management Systems.Serve as additional campus administrator the University System of Georgia’s Collaborative instance of the LMS.Serve as primary administrator for CBE version of the LMS using D2L Brightspace.Provide support for web conferencing tools, plagiarism prevention software, content authoring programs, and video content delivery platforms. Create reports on various technology usage and comparisons with similar universities.Explore and make recommendations regarding newly emerging educational technologies.Perform technology needs analysis to inform technology purchases and training needs.Serve as eLearning contact for campus Accessibility Office. Show less Taught various online graduate level courses for the Department of Curriculum, Leadership, and Technology.Taught various hybrid and face-to-face undergraduate courses for the Department of Psychology and Counseling.Teaching face-to-face dual enrollment undergraduate courses for the Department of Psychology and Counseling and Honors College.Utilized video conferencing technologies to deliver face-to-face undergraduate courses simultaneously to students who are onsite and students at a distance.Prepared information and best practices regarding experimental and innovative uses of technology to deliver face-to-face course sessions to offsite students at a distance.Prepare information regarding improving my instruction based on student feedback.Prepare information regarding publications and presentations I have made for accreditation purposes. Show less

  • Online Instructional Design Coordinator

    Nov 2008 - Aug 2017

  • Adjunct Faculty

    Aug 2009 - May 2017
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  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Aug 2017 - now

  -Provide expertise and leadership on the topic of Teaching and Learning Online-Provide leadership and coordination on programming for teaching and learning online- Design, implement, and assess programs around Teaching and Learning Online- Contribute to campus teaching and learning initiatives around Teaching and Learning Online-Serve as a resource to CTL colleagues and campus constituents on issues related to Teaching and Learning Online-Provide expertise in pedagogy and online learning to advise faculty about the creation of effective learning outcomes, online teaching strategies, learning activities and tasks, and assessment strategies.-Consult with faculty, teaching assistants and instructional designers on a variety of topics including evidence-based pedagogical best practices for using various educational technologies in the online learning environment and transforming course objectives and content into engaging and effective online teaching and learning experiences.-Coordinate professional development opportunities for faculty and teaching assistants in online courses that range from offering initial on-boarding to supporting the use of enhanced pedagogical strategies.-Serve as a liaison between the Center for Teaching and Learning and other Georgia Tech stakeholders in order to ensure quality in online teaching and learning.-Collaborate with the faculty member, the academic program representative, and the Professional Education design team during the “kick-off” phase of course development.-Collaborate with campus units on the development of both formative and summative assessment tools for online course and teaching effectiveness.-Assist and advise on technological solutions aimed at promoting online student satisfaction and success.-Monitor current research and make recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, and instructional technologies to support online teaching and learning. Show less -Provide expertise in pedagogy and online learning to advise faculty about the creation of effective learning outcomes, online teaching strategies, learning activities and tasks, and assessment strategies.-Consult with faculty and instructional designers to transform course objectives and content into engaging and effective online teaching and learning experiences.-Consult with faculty, teaching assistants, and instructional designers on evidence-based pedagogical best practices for using various educational technologies in the online learning environment.-Coordinate professional development opportunities for faculty and teaching assistants in online courses that range from offering initial on-boarding to supporting the use of enhanced pedagogical strategies.-Serve as a liaison between the Center for Teaching and Learning, Georgia Tech Professional Education, and other Georgia Tech stakeholders in order to ensure quality in online teaching and learning.-Collaborate with the faculty member, the academic program representative, and the Professional Education design team during the “kick-off” phase of course development.-Collaborate with campus units on the development of both formative and summative assessment tools for online course and teaching effectiveness.-Assist and advise on technological solutions aimed at promoting online student satisfaction and success.-Monitor current research and make recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, and instructional technologies to support online teaching and learning. Show less -Consult with faculty on pedagogical best practices for using various educationaltechnologies in face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments;-Partner with faculty to develop instructional strategies, course materials, andassessments to effectively integrate educational technologies in teaching andlearning;-Collaborate with faculty on grants to integrate learning technologies into coursedesign, delivery, and assessment;-Develop and lead workshops, seminars, and courses on the effective uses oftechnology in teaching and learning;-Develop programs and resources that advance understanding, application, andimplementation of emerging educational technologies in teaching and learning.-Research, evaluate, and recommend instructional technologies that supportteaching and learning;-Collaborate with other campus units to select, implement, and evaluate newtechnologies for teaching and learning. Show less

  • Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning Online

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Program Manager of Teaching and Learning Online

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Learning and Technology Specialist

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2020