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Updated December 2011

instructional technologist/awesome foodblogger

I am an instructional designer specializing in online collaborative media, with a background in video production for the Internet and a particular interest in web communities and personal knowledge sharing technologies, such as wikis and blogs. In my spare time, I am an amateur cook, food-geek and mistress of the blog Have Fork, Will Eat.

Timeline

Instructional Technology Consultant

University of Michigan LSA Instructional Support Services
Jan 1, 2008 - Current
I am responsible for collaborating with faculty and staff to develop and integrate instructional technology strategies and tools into LSA courses and curricula, as well as researching literature and practices in the field of instructional technology appropriate to learning in a higher education environment. This position evaluates the usability, effectiveness, impact and learning outcomes of technology use at formative and summative stages and provides workshops and training to faculty and students in using instructional technology tools to both develop instructional materials and to meet learning objectives. The consultant also creates documentation and disseminates information promoting faculty developers, projects, strategies, tools and resources.

Instructor

Washtenaw Community College
Aug 26, 2011 - Current
Instructor for the Lifelong Learning program, teaching workshops on various technologies, including wikis and YouTube video libraries, and internet copyright.

Video Editor (freelance)

cheshirecat productions
Sep 1, 2005 - Jan 1, 2011
Freelance videography, post-production and dvd creation for a variety of clients but mostly Premier Volleyball club.

Administrative Asst.

University of Michigan School of Music
Jul 1, 2006 - Feb 1, 2008
General office manager and assistant to the chairs of the Theatre and Musical Theatre departments.

Quote

“Lauren < Of course any project with YOU involved must turn to gold, right?? (:”

Doug N, Professor

Client
“I want you to know how great Lauren has been to work with. She's super helpful and patient and informative...But in all earnestness, she's been wonderful to work with.”

Alex R, Professor

Client
“She was very good at providing information at a level that allowed fast understanding--she hit just the right level for me.”

Course Eval