Instructional Technology Research
B. R. Black, Ed.D.
My
Background
An
individual
strongly suggested that I add a brief biography for a workshop several
years ago. Frankly, I'd rather be working on a new project or writing
about something other than my own ancient history. so don't expect
frequent updates. There were always more
important things to do. However, some of the professional
highlights before retiring to scenic western Arkansas are listed below:
1998-2004 - Instructional Technology Research, Crawfordville, FL
1998-2004 - Instructional Technology Research, Crawfordville, FL
After
retiring from
Polk County (FL) Schools at the end of 1997, I started Instructional
Technology Research in 1998 as an independent consulting firm dealing
with school technology issues. Projects during 2000-2004 included
research, content development and technical support services for the
Florida Learning Alliance and the Florida Center for Interactive Media
at Tallahassee Community College. Florida Department of Education
projects in 1998-2000 included interim project evaluations for TLCF
grants, technical assistance to school districts and research on
technology planning for Florida DOE's Office of Educational Technology.
1994-1997 - Director of Instructional Technology
1986-1993 - Supervisor of Instructional Computing, School Board of Polk County, Bartow, FL
Until
initial retirement at the end of 1997, served as Director of
Instructional Technology for Polk County Schools providing
leadership for the district's instructional technology team of 43
very talented people involved in Instructional Computing, Instructional
Television
and Distance Learning. Developed Polk County's technology plan merging
all district technological services into a single streamlined unit with
the goal of improving service and accountability. Supervised Electronic
Equipment Repair and Support (EERS) for 106 schools with
over 75,000 students and 118 networked computer assisted instruction
(CAI) labs. Other areas of responsibility included oversight of a $7.5
million budget, network infrastructure in new or renovated schools,
installation and continuing support for individual local area networks
and the district's wide area network. Training
responsibilities included traditional help desk support as well as
technology training for instructional and administrative staff.
Other Education
Activities
Technology
columnist for The
Florida School Administrator, 2000-2004. Editor, FOCUS
on Florida's Instructional Technology (FCITL newsletter), 2000-2003. Elected to Who's Who in American Education,
1989-1999 and Who's Who
in America, 2001-present. Secretary, Florida Council of
Instructional Technology Leaders (FCITL) 1995-97. State Chairman,
Florida Instructional Computing Supervisors (FICS), 1989.
Board Member, FICS, 1988-90 and Florida Association for
Computers in Education (FACE) 1990-91. Member, SchoolYear 2000
Electronic Systems Committee, 1992-95. Member, Model Teacher
Workstation Committee, Florida Department of Education, 1991-92.
National Editorial Advisory Board, Electronic
Learning, 1989-92. Member, Apple Computer's national User
Group Advisory Council, 1991-92.
Invited
Speaker, 1992 Florida Educational Technology Conference. Presenter
at numerous workshops and conferences including: 1990-95 Florida
Educational Technology Conference; 1994 and 1996 Florida Association
of Media Educators Conference; 1990 NSBA Technology & Learning
Conference, Dallas, TX; 1989 and 1990 Georgia Technology Conferences;
1986 through 1989 Florida Instructional Computer Conferences; 1989
AASA Suburban Superintendents’ Conference, Vail, CO; 1987 and
1988
MECC Conferences.
Organizational
Memberships
Organizational
memberships have included the Florida Association of School
Administrators, International Society for Technology in Education, ,
Phi Delta Kappa. PDDGM, Dist. 22, Grand Lodge of Florida, and member,
Lake Wales Lodge #242, F&AM. Past President, Rotary Club of
Wakulla County,
Florida and former Secretary of the Rotary Club of Van Buren, AR.
Former Board member, Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce and Keep
Wakulla County Beautiful. Currently, member, Alma
United Methodist Church, Alma, AR. and member, Shiloh Sacred Harp Singers of NW Arkansas.
Other Experience
1970-1985 - High school assistant principal, science department chairman and biology teacher.
1964-1970 - Served six years as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army with 15 months in Viet Nam.
Education
1988 - Nova University - Ed.D. in Educational Leadership
1974 - Rollins College - M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision
1964 - Florida State University - B.A. in Biology
1962 - Marion Institute - A.A.
Contact:
B.
R. Black, Ed. D.
1408 Pigeon Creek Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946-3004
Phone: 479-369-0003
1408 Pigeon Creek Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946-3004
Phone: 479-369-0003
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Florida Educational LInks:
Florida Center For Interactive MediaFlorida Virtual School
Florida Leaders.net
Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA)
Florida Council of Educational Technology Leaders (FCITL)
Florida Society for Technology in Education (FSTE)
Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC)
Florida Department of Education
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