PRESTON'S PORTFOLIO PAGES

Most of the work that I have done over the years does not belong to me and therefore I am not able to show samples.  I will eventually summarize the proprietary work and show some generic versions but until that happens.......I will show my graduate school portfolio.  

Data-based decision making
Value the use of data as the starting point for professional work

ED690 – Methods of Inquiry
Artifact – Online Dating Case Study

Technical
Use software and other tools appropriate to the task

EDTEC 541 – Educational Web Multimedia Design
Artifact – Living in Niger Website

Cognitive
Analyze, synthesize, use inductive and deductive reasoning to solve problems effectively and creatively

EDTEC 540 – Educational Technology
Artifacts – Performance Analysis and Job Aid

Communication
Communicate clearly to achieve professional goals using visual and verbal modes to explain and persuade

EDTEC 590 – Evaluation Techniques for the Performance Technologist
Artifact – NutritionLink Emerging Technologies Program Evaluation

Interpersonal
Interact effectively with others as peers, subordinates and leaders to accomplish goals

EDTEC 684 – Management of Educational Technology
Artifact – SDZoo Project – Successfully dealing with a potentially volatile situation


Principles, theories & models
Understand many theories and models, choose from among them appropriately, and apply them effectively

EDTEC 671 – Learning Environment Design
Artifact – Village Life in Rural Niger Exhibit

Processes
Understand processes such as change, design, development, and learning

EDTEC 670 – Exploratory Learning Through Simulations and Games
Artifact - Village Life in Rural Niger MUVE

Systems
Understand that we live and work within systems of cause and effect in which actions may have multiple origins and consequences

EDTEC 550 - Introduction to Distance Education
Artifact - Systems Dynamics in Distance Education