Brian C. Smith
184 South Avenue
Webster, NY 14580
585.746.6431
brian@briancsmith.org
www.briancsmith.org
Work Experience
2005-Present
Monroe #1 BOCES, Rochester, NY, Instructional Technology Specialist
1996- 2005
Webster Central School District, Webster, NY, Physical Education Teacher
Education
St. John Fisher College
M.S. Mathematics, Science, & Technology Education, 2003
SUNY Brockport
B.S. Physical Education, 1995
Accomplishments
- Effectively implemented Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, wikis, podcasts, live streaming video/audio, peer-to-peer conferencing in K-12 classrooms
- Supported innovative teaching in using computers for construction of learning
- Taught creative computer programming to elementary students
- Actively participated and disseminated information through the New York State Model Schools Consortium
- Collaborated with colleagues on interdisciplinary inquiry and project-based learning experiences
- Teamed with district and regional technical staff on troubleshooting hardware and software needs and solutions
- Constructed and supported dynamic school and classroom websites
- Coordinated, created and provided professional development offerings for 10 suburban school districts
- Organized, planned, implemented Teaching, Learning & Technology Conference
- Organized and facilitated district Technology Vision Team
- Organized and facilitated Extending Learning Practice professional learning community
- Developed and maintained online learning courses in Moodle learning management system
- Established and co-authored collaborative wiki project for educational technology professional development
- Modeled effective and timely professional learning through use of social media
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft, Apple and Linux (Ubuntu) operating systems
- High proficiency in Google Applications (currently pursuing Google Master certification)
- High proficiency with mobile devices including iOS (iPad, iPod Touch & iPhone) and Android platforms
- High proficiency with social media
- High proficiency in interactive whiteboards and student response systems
- Proficient in Moodle online learning management system
- Proficient in WordPress & Blogger weblog software
- Proficient in MediaWiki, Wikispaces & PBworks wiki software
Leadership
- NYSCATE, Board of Directors
- NYSCATE, Annual Conference Co-Chair, Social Media Chair
- NYS Model Schools Consortium, Secretary
Professional Affiliations
- Powerful Learning Practice, 21st Century Fellow
- Powerful Learning Practice, Guest Expert
- ASCD member
- NSTA member
Presentations
2011
- Building Learning Community – Best of NYSCATE Webinar Series
- Share the Joy – EduCon 2.3 – Philadelphia, PA
- Creative Learning Technologies – Roberts Wesleyan College – Guest Instructor – Rochester, NY
2010
- Taking Play Seriously – EduCon 2.2 – - Philadelphia, PA
- Really Cool Tool Duel with David Jakes – NYSCATE
- Organic Learning for Educators: Avoiding Square Pegs in Round Holes – ASCD – San Antonio, TX
- Creative Learning Technologies – St. John Fisher College – Guest Instructor – Rochester, NY
2009
- Really Cool Tool Duel with David Jakes – NYSCATE – Rochester, NY
- Instructional Technology for the 5E Learning Cycle – NSTA – March 2008, ASCD – March 2009
- Organic Learning for Educators: Avoiding Square Pegs in Round Holes – Teaching Learning & Technology – Rochester, NY
- Internet Safety: It’s not Just for Computers Anymore – Webster Central Schools Parent University – Webster, NY
2008
- Little Green Monsters: The XO Laptop and its Implications for Education – NYSCATE – Rochester, NY
- Instructional Technology for the 5E Learning Cycle – NSTA – Boston, MA
- Promoting Open, Reflective Teaching and Learning – EduCon 2.0 – Philadelphia, PA
- Instructional Technology for the 5E Learning Cycle – Teaching Learning & Technology – Rochester, NY
2007
- Broadband Connectivity – ONC BOCES Superintendent’s Retreat – Saratoga, NY
