Nancy R Evans
Learn About Me
Welcome to my CV & Portfolio. Please take a moment to browse my work, skills, and professional experience. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge offers an opportunity to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out new ones in the professional realm as well as in my personal life. Contact me directly to learn more.
Professional Experience
My academic background comprises a Master of Information Science, a Bachelor of Elementary Education, and certificates in Instructional Designer Master Series, Online Teaching, and Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR).
Twelve plus years of working with Learning Management Systems (LMS) have given me problem-solving skills enabling just-in-time solutions for faculty.
Excellent customer service gives me the willingness to find solutions for LMS issues, help faculty learn the best LMS techniques and technology, and work with others on the best pedagogical methodologies for a course.
I aim to develop topics respectful of diversity: gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, and culture. Students, faculty, and staff bring diversity that I will view as a resource, strength, and benefit. I intend to serve every person I work with from diverse backgrounds and perspectives with consideration, as well as create content and activities that eliminate barriers.
My professional goal is to offer my valuable interpersonal skills, motivation, enthusiasm, and the willingness to become a vital contributor to higher education, K-12 education, or company.
Instructional Designer
Columbia College
of Missouri
Jul 2022-May 2024
I assist subject matter experts in creating, redeveloping, and updating textbook information for online courses. I am familiar with Accessibility requirements, as our courses must be 98% accessible for our students. I assisted in updating our accessibility training course for onboarding using Canva, titled Barriers to Accessibility. I use my technical skills and various HTML templates provided to create tab modules in our Learning Management System, D2L Brightspace, for each course. I edit the HTML templates using Dreamweaver. I also create multimedia elements for the courses using PowerPoint, Canva, Piktochart, Google Slides, and Sway. I develop syllabi for the courses using Simple Syllabus. I use Basecamp for project management. I have had the privilege of successfully communicating and collaborating with stakeholders, who have been instrumental in shaping our courses to meet the needs of our students.
Instructional Design Specialist, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
In this position, I supported faculty and staff across the university in developing online and technology-enhanced instruction. I have technical expertise in many learning management systems, and various educational technologies and support systems are essential. I provided Learning Management (LMS) (D2L Brightspace, Moodle) and educational technology workshops. As an instructional design specialist, I successfully communicated and collaborated with stakeholders.
Oct 2016-Feb 2022
Technology Support Analyst, Indiana University of Pennsylvaina
January 2006 - June 2016
Training users on how to appropriately utilize their computer systems and the Internet. Writing instruction manuals for training workshops. Testing the systems on a regular basis to ensure quality and function. Brainstorming new ways to add more functionality to systems. Choosing and configuring the hardware and software of a system.
Coordinator of User Services, Academic Technology Services, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
May 2001-Oct 2006
Supervised, hired, and trained student employees in handling walk-ins and phone help requests of students. Managed student hardware repair service.
Provided technical training for faculty using WebCT. Designed and implemented training programs for university faculty. Created manuals; scheduled courses, designed registration forms, managed registrations, taught all workshops; and supervised the Graduate Assistants.
Temporary Faculty, Eberly College of Business & Information Technology, IUP
Aug 2000-May 2001
An introductory course designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of computers. The course familiarized students with the interaction of computer hardware and software.
Emphasis was placed on the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file and database management, presentation graphics, web browsers, search strategies, and e-mail), and the social and ethical aspects of the impact of computers on society.
Raytheon Information Systems Administrator, Raytheon Consulting & Systems Integration
Sept 1998-Jan 2000
In charge of the relocation of the Raytheon Consulting & Systems Integration office within Pittsburgh, PA. Supported engineers for hardware and software. Installed and maintained company devices. Responsible for the security of the office and server room. Provide support for the Windows NT servers and internal phone system.
System Analyst Systems Analyst, University of Pittsburgh
Jan 1991- Sept 1998
Training users on how to appropriately utilize their computer systems and the Internet. Writing instruction manuals for training workshops. Testing the systems on a regular basis to ensure quality and function. Brainstorming new ways to add more functionality to systems. Choosing and configuring the hardware and software of a system
Education
Masters of Science in Information Science, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
1992
The Master of Science in Information Science program explores the junction of information, networks, and human behavior. Provide students with the skills and knowledge to model and design systems that are accountable, resilient, trustworthy, sustainable, and ethical. Graduates design, build, manage, and protect the systems and networks that make information useful and accessible.
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education concentration Computer Science, Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA
1981
An elementary education degree and teaching career where you can make a meaningful contribution in students' lives as a licensed teacher. The elementary education courses focus on a variety of important topics including social and emotional learning, and technology and diversity inclusion in the classroom.
Rubric Update Role Reinstatement 7th Edition
2024
Focus on online learning brought on by the pandemic, including a desire to expand digital learning modalities and elevate and deepen inclusive design considerations.
Broader conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) spurred the initiative to expand and deepen inclusive design in the Rubric itself.
Integrating annotation instructions for applying the Specific Review Standard to non-credit-bearing courses addresses institutional continuing education courses.
Assistive Technology in the Classroom, Continuing Education, IUP
2019
Addresses the use of assistive technology in the classroom in areas of communication, mobility, education, recreation, vocation, independence, and therapy/rehabilitation. The emphasis is on developing awareness of the diversity of assistive technology currently available for individuals with disabilities. Specific applications of assistive technology devices, which improve and maintain the functioning capabilities of individuals with disabilities, are presented. Students engage in independent learning activities and receive information that enables them to gather information about assistive technology devices, companies, and related services
Digital Instructional Technology, Continuing Education, IUP
2018
Introduces the ever-changing world of digital instructional technology. Learners are exposed to computer-based tools of the trade used by teachers in the delivery and management of instruction.
Certificates
2016 - 2021
2021 Introduction to Game-Based Learning, Texas A&M University
2021 QM Coordinator Training, Quality Matters (QM) (online course)
2018 Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Fifth Edition
2017 Principle Investigator Mentorship Academy (PIMA), Grantsmanship workshop, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, PA
2017 Instructional Designer Master Series, Online Learning Consortium, Open SUNY (online course)
2016 Online Teaching, Online Learning Consortium (online course)
What I can bring to a position
My skills have been built up over years of professional work experience, research, and simple observation. I have an outstanding balance between industry-specific and soft skills, which means I have what it takes to do brilliant work and contribute to any team. If you’re interested in knowing more about me and the skills I possess, get in touch. I’d love to discuss all the tools, skills, and more I can put to use for you.
Instructional Design
Advanced
Universal Design Learning (UDL) offers a teaching approach to accommodate the needs of students. Learning theory involves clear instructions, reflective practice, effective feedback, and engaging activities. Instructors using UDL help students learn independently, use a student's existing knowledge, and create inclusiveness.
Facilitating this orientation course for over ten years, I used the UDL design, development, and delivery principles to enable good course design. As part of the design principle, I ask my participants to complete a survey of their opinion of the course. Let me share a few of the student's comments.
“As a non-traditional student returning to school, I do not see why this course is not mandatory for orientation to online learning.”
“I don't think it could use any changes - I think it is very easy to navigate.”
“I think the course overall was very interactive and educational. It provided just the right amount of information without being too detailed and boring. Had a good mix of media and interactive assignments.”
Working with SMEs
Advanced
Teaching faculty SMEs how instructional design enhances course design and our learning management systems takes patience. Many faculty appreciated my tireless effort to help. The faculty valued my practical knowledge and friendly manner.
Commendations from my faculty:
•“Nancy is effective, knowledgeable, and friendly in helping faculty at IUP. I highly appreciate her contribution to the instructional design at IUP.”
•“Through her patient and tireless work to educate faculty, have therefore enriched the education of thousands of IUP students.”
•“Nancy is responsible for teaching many faculty like me to not only navigate the basics of online teaching but also to inspire us to be more effective and creative teachers. Nancy’s patience, expertise, and willingness to invest an enormous amount of time with faculty are incredible assets."
Training Development and Software Ability
Advanced
Designing, creating, implementing, scheduling, and delivering workshops is part of professional development. Faculty need the flexibility to participate in professional development. Professional Development Your Way. offered options to faculty to choose how to participate in professional development. The program I created included one-on-one, instructor-led, distance, and on-demand tutorials as options for professional development. The workshop titles offered included but were not limited to D2L Boot Camp, D2L Interactive Rubric Workshop, Researched Evidence for Pedagogical Use of Video and Resources, and others.
Creating Accessibility Awareness multimedia is one of the best ways to help people understand why it is important to design materials for accessibility. A recent example I designed and created is titled Barriers to Accessibility.
The Office 365 products, online and desktop versions, and Articulate Rise are tools that are part of my tool kit in creating professional development to create training materials such as:
Creating instructional videos can benefit students' learning. Screencast-O-Matic is an excellent platform for making short videos. Email your Professor via the D2L Brightspace Classlist.
My toolkit includes D2L Brightspace, MS Teams, Canva, Google, One Drive, ScreenPal, Sway, and Forms. It also includes Working Knowledge of Canvas LMS, Flipgrid, Genially, Kaltura, and Poplur.
Excellent verbal, teaching, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
Advanced
The College of Education and Communication provides the Tech Day and Virtual Tech Day conferences twice a year. As part of the College Tech Committee, I led the Tech Day subcommittee, which planned and implemented the conference. When we went virtual, the conference became Virtual Tech Day.
I presented for and attended the January 2021 Virtual Tech Day for Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the 2018 Distance Teaching & Learning Conference, and the 2018 Magna Teaching with Technology Conference.
Web Authoring
Intermediate
Use my technical skills and various HTML templates provided to create tab modules in our Learning Management System, D2L Brightspace, for each course. I edit the HTML templates using Dreamweaver.
Contact
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