Aixia Zhang Instructional Design·Content Development·Technology Integration
931 Buena Vista Dr SE, Apt# D105, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
Cell Phone: (505)573-3917
E-Mail: zhax324@yahoo.com
E-Portfolio Site (Course Projects): http://windev.cis.uncw.edu/mit/students/zhang/e-portfolio
Summary of Qualifications
- Strong background in project/problem-based practice of ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation)
- Two years web-enhanced learning experience with advanced technology
- Three years experience supporting faculty and student use of technology in the classroom
- Three years research experience related to application of instructional technology
- Working knowledge of multimedia application
- Well-developed written and interpersonal skills
Education
December 2007 Master of Science — Instructional Technology
University of North Carolina Focus: Business/Industry
Wilmington, NC
June 2004 Master of Education — Educational Technology
Nanjing Normal University Focus: Information Technology Integration in k-12
Nanjing, China Thesis: Cultivation of Self-Directed Learning Ability of Students in 9-12
Professional Experiences
Graduate Assistant, Watson School of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Jan 2006 – Present
- Support and maintain three computer labs – troubleshoot, update software and hardware
- Assist students with technology and troubleshooting – educate students on how to use different technologies
- Provide classroom instruction technology support to faculty
- Shoot live classroom instruction videos for faculty as requested
Course Material Designer, Watson School of Education, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Fall 2006
- Develop course materials for faculty teaching Instructional Design and Evaluation (EDN 301) using Studymate
Course Evaluator, E-learning office of ITSD, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Aug 2007 – Dec 2007
- Work collaboratively to complete Help Course for Blackboard
- Create survey and rubric related to Help Course for the use of Blackboard in online course teaching
- Conduct evaluation on usability of Help Course
Research Assistant, School of Media and Communication, Nanjing Normal University, China, 2001 – 2004
- Develop web-based physics course with team for middle school teachers
- Conduct research and needs analysis for team project: Information Technology Integration into Education in Congo Brazzaville. Collaborated with doctoral students.
- Create survey and conducted research for team project: Draw Up of Information Technology Curriculum Criteria, Grades 9-12 for Chinese Education Department
Publications
- Zhang, A. (2003) Challenges and Countermeasures of Family Education in Digital Era. Contemporary Youth Research.
- Zhang, A. (2003) Knowledge Management of Higher Education Institute in Economic Age. Educational Science Research of Jiangxi.
- Zhang, A. (2003) Developmental Analysis of Web-based Instruction of High School. Computerizing Education for Primary and Secondary School.
Technical Skills/Authoring Tools
Design Tools: Macromedia Fireworks, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Captivate, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft publisher, Microsoft FrontPage, Studymate
Learning Management Systems/ Course Delivery Systems: Blackboard/Vista, WebCT, Moodle, Taskstream, Sakai, Elluminate
Video Tools: Adobe Premiere, Windows Movie Maker
Other applications: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, SPSS, Freemind,
Instructional Design Related Coursework
- Instructional System Design: Theory and Research Instructional Development
- Design and Development of Instructional Technology Web Teaching: Design and Development
- Multimedia Design and Development Instructional Video Design and Production
- Evaluation and Change in Instructional Development Process Web Teaching: Design and Development
- Managing Instruction Development Organization and Management of Instructional Technology Programs
Course Projects (Portfolio)
My Online Portfolio describes all projects I have worked on covering instructional system design and development both at micro level and at macro level, multimedia application, e-learning technology application, video production, instructional project management, instructional evaluation, and technology integration application.
