James Becker 2014
James Becker 2014
James Becker 2014
7458 Glendale Dr
Avon, IN 46123
[email protected] (317)221-9638
Abilities
Software
Captivate
Camtasia
Articulate
Publisher
MS Office Suite
iMovie, Final Cut
Adobe Premiere
Dreamweaver
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Windows, Mac OS
Anime Studio Pro
Skills
ADDIE Process
Writing
Video production
Adult Learning
Theory
Hobbies
Tennis
Hiking
Snorkling
Memberships
ASTD
Languages
Thai fluent
Spanish - basic
Education
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Helping to increase the number of Hispanic males reached with nutrition curriculum, by creating an
interactive, flash based version of the curriculum. The flexibility of the lessons allows for increased
numbers of male learners to participate during trials of the curriculum.
Purdue University, Indianapolis, IN 4H Youth Development 2009 - Present
As a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator I work with youth throughout the city of Indianapolis area,
teaching vi deo production, GIS, and other science and technology topics.
Developed GPS/GIS modules for youth 4
th
-8
th
grade level using Captivate and animation software.
Developing a Community Development Scenario Game for blended learning workshop
Produced an interactive Spanish language nutrition education program, for Hispanic Latino audiences
in Captivate with videos.
University of Illinois, Mt. Vernon, IL Community Development (Leadership & Volunteer Development)
1998 - 2009
Working for Illinois Extension I Served Southern Illinois communities on a variety of issues, from strategic
planning to leadership development programs, as well as tourism development
Skills used, GIS, video production, leadership training, power point presentations and other software
technology to creatively teach and help people to problem solve.
Started the New Madrid Earthquake preparedness conference. A five state conference about
emergency preparedness in the event of a major earthquake.
University of Missouri, Fredericktown, MO Community Development 1992 - 1998
Served a 5 county area providing leadership and educational programs in Community Development, tourism,
and leadership development programs.
Wrote grants to assist with tourism development of Civil War history in Iron County Missouri.
Created a leadership development program in Iron County for adults and youth.
Peace Corps, Thailand - Peace Corps Volunteer 1987-1989 Petchaboon, Thailand, Non-Formal Education Center
2013 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Master of Science in Learning Design and
Technology May 2013 Graduation - Portfolio Link: goo.gl/7B1nY (paste and go)
1992 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, Master of Science Community Development
1984 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL, Bachelor of Science Cinema and Photography