PAUL J. GIGUERE, ED.D. 55 Eustis St., Arlington, MA 02476 617-755-1754 paulgiguere@mac.com EDUCATION NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, NORTH MIAMI, FL Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Instructional Technology and Distance Education - 2002 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA Master of Science (M.S.) in Administration - 1994 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE, SPRINGFIELD, MA Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Services - 1992 EXPERIENCE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC INITIATIVES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Boston, MA Currently responsible for directing the Office of Academic Initiatives (OAI) which is responsible for extending the mission of the School by providing leadership and capacity to promote and support academic innovation, vision, collaboration, and inquiry for nutrition science and policy teaching, learning and scholarship. This focus includes the development new degree programs, supporting existing degree programs, continuing education program development, and distance learning integration. Other responsibilities include instructional services systems development including coordinating technical staff and developing policies and procedures to facilitate and guide program development. Works with faculty, university administrators, IT groups, and a variety of student services sections (such as libraries, laboratories, and admissions) to develop adequate and effective policies and procedures as well as preparing grant proposals for additional academic initiatives across the University. Also teaches courses in nutrition communication dealing specifically with emerging technologies and social media in health communication. (June 2007 to present) SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST -Education Development Center, Newton, MA Responsibilities included investigating and implementing collaborative technologies and distance learning systems, theories, and practices in the delivery of training and professional development through projects primarily based in the Center for Health and Human Development Programs (HHD) at Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC). Was responsible for executive management and oversight of projects, setting a research agenda, supervising developers, and documenting the results. Played a key leadership role in providing conceptual guidance and developmental support around the use of various technologies in project work. Played a lead role in the area of collaborative learning technologies for national centers including the National Training Partnership for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the National Training Center for Middle School Drug Prevention and School Safety Coordinators
for the U.S. Department of Education, the National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention and the National Center for Suicide Prevention (for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). This work has helped advance the adoption and implementation of web-based learning initiatives in agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the National Science Foundation, the National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). (March 1992 to May 2007) PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR Sinclair Community College / National Science Foundation, Dayton, OH Provide conceptual guidance and project management oversight to a National Science Foundation-funded projects entitled A Distributed Hybrid Approach for Creating a Community of Practice Using NSF Funded Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum Modules and Rigorous Research in Engineering Education. The projects are operationally managed by the National Center for Engineering Manufacturing at Sinclair Community College. (August 2003 - present) CLINICAL TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR - Citizens League for Adult Special Services, Lawrence, MA Responsibilities included the operation and supervision of a program for developmentally disabled adults in classroom settings. Program included instructing clients on various computer systems and supervising staff in implementing the program. Functioned as part of a clinical resource team that consulted with program directors on client-related issues. Also developed a vocational computer training program. Other job responsibilities included staff supervision, custom software development, curriculum development, grant writing, ISP planning and client assessment and intake. (April 1988 to April 1992) ADAPTIVE COMPUTER SPECIALIST - Adaptive Resource Services West Warrick, RI Worked in a consultative position providing adaptive computer services to agencies and schools in Rhode Island. Services included custom programming, system integration and implementation and clinical evaluation. Also provided consultation with regards to custom computer hardware enhancements and adaptive computer access devices. System implementation process was on-going. (November 1990 to March 1991) FACULTY POSITIONS Tufts University Medford, MA Teaching responsibilities include courses in nutrition communication. Current research and applied development focus is the creation of on-line learning systems and virtual communities of practice that serve health practitioners. (Assistant Professor) (January 2008 to present)
University of Massachusetts at Lowell/ UMass Online - Lowell, MA Developed and taught both face-to-face and on-line undergraduate courses in computer science for the University s Continuing Studies and Online divisions. Other responsibilities included assisting the school with their web-based education implementation efforts, technology infrastructure development, and curriculum development. (Adjunct) (January 1998 May 2007) Nova Southeastern University - Fort Lauderdale, FL Developed and taught on-line graduate courses in education for the University s graduate education in technology program. Courses include curriculum design and development and education research methods and practices. (Adjunct) (January 2003 May 2004) Springfield College - Springfield, MA Taught undergraduate and graduate courses with a primarily adult population, in computer science, psychology, philosophy and research methods. Other responsibilities included assisting the school with their computer implementation efforts and curriculum development. (Adjunct) (September 1993 May 2002) Daniel Webster College - Nashua, NH Developed and taught undergraduate courses with a primarily adult population in the field of computer science. (Adjunct) (September 1997 - December 1999) SELECTED PUBLICATIONS McMorrow, H.A., Giguere, P.J. (2010) International Hybrid Distance Learning: Addressing 21st Century Needs for the Middle East and Byond. Paper presented at Third Annual Forum on E-Learning Excellence in the Middle East, Dubai, UAE Giguere. P.J., et al. (2007) Large-scale interaction strategies for asynchronous online discussion. Chapter in: Understanding online instructional models: Theory & practice. Idea Group Publishing. Norwich, CT. Giguere, P.J., DeRico, B., Adler, M., S. (2006). Best Practices in Planning and Implementing Online Professional Development for Health and Social Service Practitioners. Paper presented at E-Learn 2006 International Conference, Honolulu, HI Giguere, P.J. (2006). Assessing the quality of blended learning courses. Paper presented at the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning 2006, Madison, WI Houdeshell, J.J., Giguere, P.J., & Pomeranz, G. (2006). Comparing Student Perceptions and Performance in Hybrid and Face-to-Face Environments. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Chicago, IL Giguere, P.J., (2005). Assessing the quality of blended learning courses. Keynote paper presented at the National Science Foundation s Advancing Innovations in Engineering Technology Education Conference, San Diego, CA
Giguere, P. and J. Houdeshell, Strategies and techniques for facilitating hybrid approaches to Web-based learning. 2005, 21st Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning: Madison, WI. Giguere, P.J. & Minotti, J. (2005). Dispelling the myths of web-based training. T+D Magazine, 43, 4 Giguere, P.J., Formica, S., & Harding, W.M. (2004). Large-scale interaction strategies for web-based professional development. The American Journal of Distance Education, 18, 4 Houdeshell, J.J., Pomeranz, G, & Giguere, P.J. (2004). A distributed hybrid approach to instructional delivery. Paper presented at the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning 2004, Madison, WI Giguere, P.J., Harding, W.M. & Formica, S. (2003). Large-scale interaction strategies for web-based professional development. Paper presented at E-Learn 2003 International Conference, Phoenix, AZ Giguere, P.J., Harding, W.M. & Formica, S. (2003). Large-scale interaction strategies for web-based professional development. Paper presented at the Annual Conference on Distance Teaching & Learning 2003, Madison, WI Giguere, P.J. & Minotti, J. (2003). Developing high quality web-based training for adult learners. Educational Technology, 43, 4 Minotti, J. & Giguere, P.J. (2003). Realities of web-based training. T.H.E. Journal, 30, 11. Giguere, P.J. (2003). A Communications Protocol in a Synchronous Chat Environment: Student Satisfaction in a Web-Based Computer Science Course. Parkland, FL. Brown- Walker Press/Universal Publishers. Giguere, P.J. (2002). Effects of a communications protocol on student satisfaction in a synchronous chat environment. Paper presented at AECT International Conference 2002, Dallas, TX Formica, S., Harding, W.M., & Giguere, P.J. (2002). Evaluation of distance learning courses for middle school drug prevention and school safety coordinators. Paper presented at the AECT International Conference 2002, Dallas, TX Giguere, P. J. (2002). A communications protocol in a synchronous chat environment: Student satisfaction in a web-based computer science course. Applied Dissertation, Nova Southeastern University, North Miami. Giguere, P.J., Harding, W.M., & Formica, S. (2002). Large-scale interaction strategies for web-based professional development. Paper presented at E-Learn 2002 International Conference, Montreal, Canada Harding, W.M., Formica, S., & Giguere, P.J. (2001). Web-based continuing education: Models and methodologies. Paper presented at the AECT International Conference 2001, Atlanta, GA. Giguere, P.J. (1999). Getting connected to the internet: A guide for Head Start programs in region one. Newton, MA: EDC, Inc. Giguere, P.J. (Ed.). (1998). From the end of the twentieth century. Somerville, MA: NESFA Press. Giguere, P.J. (1998). Training Tracker II (Version 2.0) [Software]. Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA at EDC, Inc., Newton, MA Giguere, P.J. (1995). Getting a grasp with HyperGASP. HyperNexus, 5. Giguere, P.J. (1993). Search Organizer (Version 2.0) [Software]. National Head Start Bureau, Washington, DC at EDC, Inc., Newton, MA
Giguere, P.J. (1991). Voice navigator for the Macintosh. Closing the Gap, 9. Giguere, P.J. (1991). Interactive video and special needs. Closing the Gap, 10. Giguere, P.J. (1989). Articulator Word Predictor [Software]. Citizens League for Adult Special Services, Andover, MA Giguere, P.J. (1986). Facial Expression Recognition System (FERS) [Software]. Apple Computer, Inc. and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Wheels for the Mind Journal, Cupertino, CA ASSOCIATIONS Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Phi Gamma Sigma International Professional Society Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT) Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (SITE) United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) REFERENCES Provided upon request