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James Becker Instructional Design and Technology

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

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