Institutional Executive Director of Information Technology July 2008 February 2009 Universidad Carlos Albizu, San Juan, PR

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1 Alfredo Calderón-Serrano Villas del Monte, 6050 Carr 844 APT 61 San Juan, Puerto Rico TEL: (787) Cel: (787) Correo-e: Objective Information Technology (IT) Consultant, Coach, Workshop Facilitator and Speaker in Distance Learning, Educational Technology and designing workshops and training programs. My teaching, training and manager background and knowledge of information technologies and Chemistry can be of use in the initiatives that your organization seeks in its offerings in Technology and Professional Development Skills. My experience designing strategic plans to implement online programs using Moodle and Blackboard can be an assest to the II Encuentro Regional Virtual Educa Las Américas. Experience Independent Consultant April 2009 Present Work with non-profit & for-profit higher education institutions to enhance the use of technology by the implementation of Learning Management Systems (LMS) or Course Information Management Systems (CIMS) using Moodle or Blackboard. Recommend and collaborate in the design of online courses in Health Professions, Business Administration, & General Education at the undergraduate and graduate level. Offer workshops in Instructional Design of Online or Hybrid courses to faculty at institutions of higher education. In private K-12 schools offer workshops to faculty and management on strategies and resources available to integrate technology in the teaching-learning process. Program Development Consultant with Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS, Techonology Consultant and Moodle and Blackboard Administrator with a professional services contract at San Juan Bautista School of Medicine ( and Instituto para el Desarrollo Humano (IDH, More recently initiated a hibrid program using Moodle at Atenas College ( Institutional Executive Director of Information Technology July 2008 February 2009 Universidad Carlos Albizu, San Juan, PR Institutional Director of Information Technology Department at CAU. Responsible of overseeing budget and IT staff at the Miami, Fl., and San Juan, PR campuses. Identify external funding opportunities; collaborate in identifying innovative technologies for teaching, train faculty in the use of new technologies, and guide management in implementing a strategic plan where new technologies have impact in the delivery of instruction at both campuses. Three Title V proposals were submitted and approved. Served as online Adjunct Faculty teaching online courses (August 2008 May 2009) Director Learning & Information Resources Center February 2007 June 2008 Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamón, PR Manager of Information Systems & Telecommunications, Educational Technology & Distance Education, Technology Resources Units and Library. Supervise personnel in the abovementioned units with the help of the corresponding unit coordinators. Manage budget of units and develop strategic plans to maintain services to all Universidad Central del Caribe constituents. Collaborate in the design and delivery of workshops to faculty on use of diverse technologies in combination with the use of a LMS Blackboard. Aided in the identification of external funding to fortify technology infrastructure to better serve researchers and students. Under the supervision of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Served as Online Adjunct Faculty at Carlos Albizu University while teaching online courses (January 2007 June 2008). 1

2 Director Information Systems & October 2001 December 2006 Educational Technology Department Universidad Carlos Albizu, San Juan, PR Manage departmental budget to enhance and ensure Technology Strategic Plan is implemented and that innovative technologies are used to enhance academia and distance learning initiatives. Develop faculty and student workshops to enhance teaching and learning skills with regards to distance learning and online courses. Served as Activity Director for Title V-Cooperative project and Activity Director for a Title V Institutional project. Oversee initial phase of Colleague Datatel implementation. Served as Online Adjunt Faculty while teaching online courses (August 2003-May 2006) Trainer August 1998 May 2001 Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program Offer workshops to teachers from public schools on a Semester Saturday Bootcamp setting with hands-on sessions on using technology (Microsoft Office Suite) to develop instruccional materials. An assessment component was included as part of the workshops. The assessment component was in charge of Dr. Rubén Estremera, specialist in Assessment, with the aid of technology as a tool. Director/Educational Technologist September 1998 September 2001 Academic Resources Center Universidad Central del Caribe, Bayamón, PR In charge of implementing an Online Distance Learning Program where courses are designed and given online using innovative technology. Designed and established an innovative testing center where students would assess their deficiencies and design a study program to remediate deficiencies before taking National Board examinations. Collaborated in designing hands-on workshops to train faculty in the use of new technologies to enhance their teaching styles and students learning styles. Part-time Chemistry professor August 1996 May 2003 Universidad del Sagrado Corazón Taught General Chemistry & Lab and Organic Chemistry with online instructional resources using Blackboard. Full-time Chemistry professor (Instructor) August 1986 May 1996 University of Puerto Rico Ponce Taught General Chemistry Course and Lab, Organic Chemistry Lab, Introductory Math, and Using Databases in Business Administration. Implemented a the first Chemistry Tutorial Computer Assisted Lab using Apple Computers and an AppleShare - Local Area Network (LAN). Developed tutorials for General and Organic Chemistry using HyperCard. This initiative was institutionalize and integrated to the teaching process. Education M.A. Ed. in Instructional Systems and Educational Technology May 1996 (Concentration in the Use of Computers in Instruction and Qualitative Research), University of the Sacred Heart, Santurce, Puerto Rico M. Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction of Chemistry, May

3 Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico, Ponce, Puerto Rico B.S. in Chemistry July 1975 University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR More than 70 graduate credits in Chemistry courses from the University of Puerto Rico (Mayagüez Campus), Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, Illinois), and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico (Ponce Campus). Minor in Education with the credits towards a Certification of a Science Teacher under the Department of Education regulations. Professional Development CyberSecurity Workshop (6 hrs.), University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras, Sponsored by EducaPR and Dr. Aury M. Curbelo, President of an Independent Consulting Cyber Security Firm. May 18, 2013 Microsoft y EducaPR: Simposio sobre el aprendizaje del siglo XXI, C3Tec, Caguas, PR, April, 2013 Online Course Evaluation Certification by Instituto Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Calidad en Educación a Distancia (CALED), January March, 2011 (100 hours) from Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja - UTPL Courses offered by Consorcio-Red de Educación a Distancia (CREAD) & SLOAN-C Consortium: (2009) Introducción a la Enseñanza en Línea Cómo utilizar Moodle para crear cursos virtuales Técnicas de Aprendizaje en Línea Web 2.0 Liderazgo en la Gestión Estratégica de la Educación a Distancia Blackboard Certification by Spectrum Pacific Learning Company LLC on: Bb Fundamentals Collaborative Tools Course Development and Design. San Diego, California The Grantsmanship Center (five-day training Program) (1997) - Caguas, Puerto Rico. Federal Proposal Writing Workshop (four-day training Program) (1996) - Title III Cooperative Project, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Central Administration Proposal Writing, Peer Review and NIH, NSF Funding Opportunities Workshop (two-day program) (1996) - Condado Plaza Hotel, San Juan, PR Workshop (five-day program) on Microscale Chemistry (1994), at University of West Virginia, Morgantown, Virginia Fellowships Skills Jane N. Ryland Fellowship 2003 & 2006: Leadership in Information Technology NLM-Medical Informatics Fellowship - Woods Hole, 2001: Bio-Informatics in Medicine Proficient using Microsoft Office (for Windows) & Microsoft Office (for Mac OSX); Blackboard Learn v9.1x, Moodle v1.9.x 2.x, and Edu 2.0 3

4 Experience in the design and development of online courses using Web 2.0 Tools to enhance content and interactions among students and instructors with instructional resources. Fluent in English and Spanish, both spoken and written. Websites implemented using Moodle: (oversee as Director) Websites implemented using Blackboard 8 9.x: (enhanced as consultant) Sample of recent workshops, lectures, etc. Aplicaciones móviles educativas: dispositivos para colaborar y avalúo, Universidad de Puerto Rico Arecibo, 24 de octubre de Integrating Tecchnology in the classroom. Technology Coach at Eduardo Neumann Gandía School, October 2013 Present. Uso de las tecnologías móviles para promover el aprendizaje efectivo, Universidad Interamericama Recinto de Barranquitas, 28 de marzo de 2014 Ecologías de Colaboración usando tecnologías móviles, Universidad Interamericana Recinto de Guayama, 14 de marzo de 2014 Usando tecnologías innovadoras para colaborar, Universidad Interamericana Recinto de Arecibo, 10 de enero de 2014 II Jornada de Ciencias: La tecnología al servicio del aprendizaje Investigación y elaboración de proyectos en formatos digitales, Sheraton Hotel &Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico, December 6-8, 2013 Academia de Directores Escolares La llegada de la tecnología móvil y su integración en la academia, Embassy Suites Dorado, de noviembre de 2013 Jornada de Ciencias: Enseñanza de Ciencias en Contexto Usando tecnología para promover el aprendizaje, Sheraton Hotel &Convention Center, San Juan, Puerto Rico, April 19, 2013 Taller uso de Prezi 4to Encuentro de la Red de Educadores Puertorriqueños, Universidad Interamericana Ponce, March, 2013 Uso de Internet como estrategia de enseñanza en la sala de clases y Alternativas para el aprendizaje de la lectura y escritura - La tecnología en la sala de clases. Escuelas pública de K-12, January April, 2013 ipad para administradores, Universidad Metropolitana SUAGM, December 14, 2012 La educación en la sociedad digital: una reflexión para la acción Sheraton Convention Center, October 26-28, 2012 EducaPR: Diseñando Ecologías de Aprendizaje Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana, October 20, 2012 Educación para todos a través del poder de la tecnología Convención Anual de la Asociación de Salud Primaria de Puerto Rico, Ritz Carlton Hotel, September 2012 Actividades Educativas en Entornos Virtuales Humacao Community College, August

5 El Docente del Siglo XXI Humacao Community College, July 2012 Paradigmas del Siglo XXI: Twitter (Individuo, educación y sociedad) EducaPR, Columbia Centro Universitario, Caguas, PR, June 2012 Educación del Siglo XXI: Impacto de la Tecnología en la educación UPR-Arecibo, May 2012 Rubrics: Using Blackboard Blackboard Forum, Universidad Metropolitana, May 2012 Unidades de Aprendizaje y Rúbricas Blackboard Forum, Bogotá, Colombia. April 2012 Maestros en la Er@ Digital EducaPR, Interamerican University Ponce, PR. March 2012 Unidades de Aprendizajes Usando Blackboard Blackboard Forum, Puebla, Mexico. March 2012 LMS: Blackboard vs. Moodle, EducaPR, UPR-Cayey, March 2011 References: Prof. Antonio Delgado Pérez, University of Puerto Rico Arecibo Campus Prof. Jeanette Delgado Nazario, Escuela Intermedia Gerardo Sellés Solá, Caguas, Puerto Rico and Founder Red Educadores de Puerto Rico (EducaPR) Ms. Angela Ramos, Human Resources Executive Director, Carlos Albizu University, San Juan Campus Ms. Annette Dávila, Director of Academic Resources Center, Atenas College, Manatí, Puerto Rico Ms. Yubelkys Montalvo, Executive Director, Hispanic Educational Technology Services (HETS), Sistema TV, Ana G. Méndez University System, Puerto Rico 5