William Wisser

Experience

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Online Writing Coordinator for the State of North Carolina

  Wrote, received, and managed $67,000 grant for development and testing of scalable online writing application. Coordinated sharing of application among University of North Carolina system schools. Facilitated communication between IT professionals and academic support staff at multiple institutions. Presented findings at regional and national conferences.

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  Elon University

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  Visiting Assistant Professor

  Taught 4/4 undergraduate load in world history and Latin American history. Specialized in 19th century Brazil and Genocide in the Modern Era.

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  American Journal Experts

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Managing Editor

  Managed 60+ content editors in an online environment. Oversaw daily workflow of several hundred online submissions in multiple stages. Edited scientific research articles. Wrote training manual. Trained Managing Editors.

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  Simmons College

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Instructional Designer

  Work closely with faculty to implement effective uses of technology in the classroom. Manage ongoing course redesign projects. Research current educational technology theory and products. Create and present formal and informal faculty workshops on best practices in educational technology and emerging technologies. Plan and facilitate twice-yearly Blended Learning Institute for Faculty. Manage $225,000 external grant. Write and oversee department operating and grant budgets. Co-manage staff of six FTE. Participate in crafting and implementing department vision and goals. Show less

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  Simmons College

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2012

  Associate Director for Faculty Development and Training

  Created and presented formal and informal faculty workshops on best practices in teaching and learning. Coordinated online education initiatives, including faculty development and evaluation. Planned, developed, advertised, and assessed technology training workshop series. Represented department regionally and nationally. Filled three open FTE positions. Managed staff of 9. Wrote department budget. Performed duties of an Instructional Designer.

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  Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Aug 2012 - now

  I am the founding Director of the Teaching and Learning Lab (TLL) and Lecturer in Education. The Teaching and Learning Lab (TLL) is a design and development organization committed to supporting faculty and advancing strategic initiatives related to teaching and learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education through a commitment to efficient processes, reusability, scalability, and rigor. I oversee the TLL portfolio and ensure that the focus of the TLL remains aligned with the strategic initiatives of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I represent the department to HGSE administrators and faculty and help guide conversations about new opportunities to increase the reach and impact of faculty research and practice. Show less

  • Director, Teaching and Learning Lab and Lecturer in Education

    Jul 2015 - now

  • Sr. Director, Learning Technologies

    Sept 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Acting Director, Educational Technology Services

    Nov 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Manager of Instructional Design

    Nov 2013 - Feb 2014

  • Instructional Designer

    Aug 2012 - Nov 2013