Vita

Rebecca L. Fiedler

Due to time constraints, this vita may not be completely up-to-date. Serious inquiries about my vita may be directed via email to becky [at] beckyfiedler [dot] com

Education

2006 Ph.D., University of Central Florida, Concentrations in Instructional Technology and Curriculum. Dissertation titled "In Transition: An Activity Theoretical Analysis Examining Electronic Portfolio Tools' Mediation of the Preservice Teacher Experience. Dissertation supervisor: Donna J. Baumbach.

1992 M.B.A. in Management, University of Central Florida

1982 Bachelor of Music (Education), University of Southern Illinois at Edwardsville. Graduated with honors.

Professional Experience

Teaching
Adjunct Lecturer	University of Illinois at Springfield	Summer and Fall 2006
	Foundations of Teacher Leadership Educational Research Methods
Instructor	*SEIRTEC Online Courses**	2003-2005
	CyberTools for Today’s Schools Using the Internet as a Professional Tool The Internet and Your Classroom Publishing on the Internet
Teaching Internship	University of Central Florida	Spring 2004
	EDF 6481: Research Fundamentals in Graduate Education
Teacher	Brevard Public Schools	1985-2002
	Technology specialist/Network administrator at Southwest Middle School Accomplishments and innovations Led first school-wide implementation of monthly technology training program. Wrote school technology plan to integrate with SACS accreditation plan. Technology program received several Commendations in final SACS Visiting Team report. Designed and implemented award-winning website with students. Led one of first initiatives to implement teacher homework pages; 75 to 80% teacher participation. Developed the first school Intranet site including teacher handbook, technical troubleshooting information, staff development schedules, and administrative policies. One of first schools to implement parent email list. Technical responsibilities Technical support for network of 300 computers and 6 servers across 9 buildings. Upgraded network infrastructure from hubs to switches. Chaired school technology team and served as technical liaison to district and vendors. Selected district-level workshops & presentations Connections, Curriculum & Computers: Planning for the Complete Learning Experience Technology Toolkit for Teachers Connecting Computers & Curriculum But that’s not fair! An Educator’s Look at Copyright Selected school-level workshops & presentations Into the Sunshine Mini-Conference Web Development for Teachers Designing Web-based Lessons Developing and Assessing Student Technology Projects Presentations to district technology specialists Intellectual Property Law for School Technology Specialists More Than Bits ‘N’ Bytes ‘N’ Blinking Lights	1995-2002
	Music teacher, Computer teacher	1985-1995
Teacher	Dade County Public Schools	1982-1982
	Music teacher

Instructional Design

Instructional Designer

Acclaro Research Solutions

2003-present

Subcontracting projects for the Department of the Interior and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Instructional Designer

University of Central Florida

2002-2003

FOR-PD	Assisted with designing online lessons and assignments Designed facilitator’s manual for online instructors
SEIR*TEC	Designed CyberTools five-week online class

Research
Research Assistant	UCF, College of Education	2002-present
	Program Assistant for electronic portfolios Program Assistant for SEIR*TEC Grant writing support for College of Education Program Assistant for Florida Online Reading Professional Development
Contract Researcher	Government Services Administration	2003 - present
	subcontractor for Beacon Associates
Contract Researcher	Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission	2003
	subcontractor for Acclaro Research Solutions

Program Evaluation Experience
Evaluation team	National Science Foundation grant on Computer Ethics Education	Awarded
Evaluation team	Florida Online Reading Professional Development	2004

Industry Experience
Fellow	Summer Industrial Fellowship for Teachers	1995-1999
	1999, Computer Sciences Raytheon 1998, Harris Corporation 1997, Harris Corporation 1996, Johnson Controls-Launch Base Support Project 1995, McDonnell Douglas Space and Defense Systems at KSC

Rebecca L. Fiedler

Education

Professional Experience

Teaching

Instructional Design

Research

Program Evaluation Experience

Industry Experience