ERIK W. BLACK
G518E Norman Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611
email: erikwblack at gmail dot com
EDUCATION
The University of Florida May 2009
Gainesville, Florida
Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction
Focus in Educational Technology
Minor in Research and Evaluation Methodology
Committee Members: Rick Ferdig (co-chair), Kara Dawson (co-chair), Diane Yendol-Hoppey, David Miller
The College of New Jersey May 2005
Ewing, New Jersey
Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services
Advisors: Marion Cavallaro, Mark Kiselica
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dec. 1997
Blacksburg, Virginia
Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management
ACADEMIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
University of Florida Graduate Alumni Fellowship
Ralph D. Turlington Fellowship
Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society
CERTIFICATIONS
Nationally Certified Counselor
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Black, E.W. (submitted) Wikipedia and academic peer review: Wikipedia as a recognized medium for scholarly publication. Paper submitted to Higher Education Quarterly.
Beck, D. & Black, E.W. (submitted) Communication is key: The role of communication in the diffusion of a learning management system into a higher education environment. Paper submitted to the Journal of Instruction Delivery Systems.
Black, E.W., Beck, D., Dawson, K., Jinks, S. & DiPietro, M. (2007). The other side of the LMS: Considering implementation and use in the adoption of an LMS in online and blended learning environments. Techtrends, 51(2).
Black, E.W., Ferdig, R.E., DiPietro, M. (2008) An overview of evaluative instrumentation for virtual high schools. The American Journal of Distance Education, 22(1).
DiPietro, M., Ferdig, R. E., Boyer, J. & Black, E.W. (2007). Understanding the value of electronic games: A framework. Paper to appear in the Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 16(3), 225-248.
Greaser, J., Black, E.W. & Dawson, K. (submitted) Academic dishonesty in traditional and online classrooms: Does the “Media Equation” hold true? Paper submitted to The Internet and Higher Education.
Black, E.W., Dawson, K. & Ferdig, R.E. (2006). Forgotten alumni: Online learners as donors. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 10(1), 43-47.
BOOK CHAPTERS
DiPietro, J. & Black, E.W. (Submitted). Visual analysis in gaming environments. To be published in R.E. Ferdig (Ed.), "Handbook of research on effective electronic gaming in education". Information Science Reference.
Oliverio, J., Black, E.W. & Boyer, J. (Submitted). Immersive virtual reality environments: The evolution of VR. To be published in R.E. Ferdig (Ed.), "Handbook of research on effective electronic gaming in education". Information Science Reference.
PUBLICATIONS IN ANNUALS AND PROCEEDINGS
Black, E.W., Paradise Black, N.M., Ferdig, R, Novak, M.A. (2007). Alternatives to assessing the ACGME core competencies: Incorporating technology to build unique alternatives to standardized assessment procedures. PAS Abstracts2View™: 61116.Toronto, Canada: 2007 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) Annual Meeting.
Black, E.W., Dawson, K. & Ferdig, R.E. (2006). Technology outcomes in post-secondary online education classrooms. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 253-256). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Black, E.W., Dawson, K. & Ferdig, R.E. (2006). Predicting the success and failure of online education students. In C. Crawford et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2006 (pp. 248-252). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Ferdig, R.E., Dawson, K., Black, E.W., Boyer, J. & Coutts, J. (2007). Medical students' and residents' use of online social networking tools: Implications for teaching professionalism in medical education. Report submitted to the University of Florida College of Medicine. 12 manuscript pages.
Ferdig, R.E., DiPietro, M., & Black, E.W. (2007). Analyses of Qualitative and Quantitative Data from the Michigan Virtual School; School Years 2006-2007. Report submitted to the Michigan Virtual School. 38 manuscript pages.
PRESENTATIONS
Black, E.W. (2007). Methods for the effective evaluation of quality improvement projects. Invited presentation at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Gainesville, FL.
Black, E.W. (2007). Balancing the personal and the professional. Invited panel discussion at the University of Florida College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Gainesville, FL.
Black, E.W. (2007). Wikipedia and academic peer review: A comparison. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual SAGE Symposium, Gainesivlle, FL.
Black, E.W. (2006). Facilitator in R. Blomeyer & M.D. Roblyer (Chair), Research on virtual schools: What we know now and what we need to know going forward. Symposium presented at the 2006 Virtual School Symposium, Plano, TX.
Ferdig, R.E., DiPietro, M., Black, E.W. & Mulkey, K. (2006). A collaborative partnership aimed at improving virtual schooling. Symposium presented at the 2006 Virtual School Symposium, Plano, TX.
Black, E.W., Jinks, S. (2006).The application of the educational success prediction instrument (ESPRI) to an undergraduate population. Paper presentation at the 2006 World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications, Orlando, FL.
Black, E.W., Dawson, K., Ferdig, R. E. (2006) Technology outcomes in post-secondary online education classrooms. Presented at the Society for Information technology & Teacher Education 2006 International Conference, Orlando, FL.
Black, E.W., Ferdig, R.E. (2006) Predicting the success and failure of online education students. Presented at the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education 2006 International Conference, Orlando, FL.
GRANTS
Kelly, M., Novak, M.A., Paradise Black, N.M., Black, E.W., & DiPietro, M. (2007). Co-investigator for funded grant proposal ($5000) entitled, "Reflective Education and Medical Simulation in Pediatric Graduate Medical Education." Counsel of Medical Student Education in Pediatrics.
Paradise Black, N.M., Novak, M.A., Kelly, M., Black, E.W., & DiPietro, M. (2007). Co-investigator for funded grant proposal ($5000) entitled, "Reflective Practice in Pediatric Family Centered Rounds." University of Florida COMEC fund.
Coutts, J. Black, E.W., Chen, T., Khoury, G., Wei, S., Yu, C., Erickson, A., & Oliverio, J. (2007) Co-investigator for submitted grant proposal ($30,000) entitled, "Hu-Maan Ensemble." mtvU Digital Incubator (an initiative of mtvU and Cisco Systems).
Novak, M.A., Ferdig, R.E., Paradise Black, N.M., & Black, E.W. (2006) Co-Investigator for unfunded grant proposal ($149,203) entitled, "Practice Analysis Web-based System (PAWS): A Video- and Database-driven Web-based Learning and Feedback System that Fosters Practice-Based Learning and Improvement." The Edward J. Stemmler Medical Education Research Fund of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
Paradise Black, N.M., Ferdig, R.E., Lok, B.C., Novak, M.A. & Black, E.W. (2006) Co-Investigator for unfunded grant proposal ($143,312) entitled, “Immersive Virtual Pediatric Patients to Simulate Interpersonal Scenarios.” The Edward J. Stemmler Medical Education Research Fund of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE
Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia - Special edition reviewer 2007
GRADUATE TEACHING EXPERIENCE
FACE TO FACE COURSES
COUN 501 - Introduction to Counseling
Teaching assistant
The College of New Jersey
ONLINE COURSES
EDG 6931 - Digital Photography and Visual Literacy
University of Florida
EME 6208 - Designing Integrated Media Environments
University of Florida
EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER Mar. 2006 – Present
BELLSOUTH 20/20 VISION FOR EDUCATION Gainesville, Florida
The University of Florida
Principal researcher responsible for establishment and maintenance of a database designed and implemented for the collection of statistics detailing virtual high schools in the 9 state BellSouth customer service area. Activities include:
• Execution of quantitative psychometric instrumentation aimed at discerning matters of quality and success in online instruction
• Maintain regular contact with representatives from state’s departments of education
• Management of research conducted by fellow graduate students on data outcome derived from database
ALUMNI FELLOW Aug. 2005 – Present
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Gainesville, Florida
SCHOOL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
The University of Florida
Recipient of four year 100% funding for doctoral study. Responsible for conducting research within topics of interest under the supervision of faculty within the Department of Educational Technology, research includes:
• Quantitative instrumentation for distance education
• Student services for distance learners
• Virtual schooling
• Web-based media applications
GRADUATE COUNSELING INTERN/TEMPORARY COUNSELOR June 2004 – Aug. 2005
DEPARTMENT OF CAREER SERVICE Pomona, New Jersey
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Provided career counseling and guidance to college students within a four year liberal arts college. Planned and participated in Department of Career Service events and workshops including: The Etiquette of Networking, Career Fairs, and Stockton’s Graduate and Professional School Fair.
• Developed and analyzed institutional research using SPSS and MS Access describing alumni.
• Created and presented career oriented lectures to college students in a classroom setting.
• Designed and presented seminars on GRE, GMAT, and LSAT tests.
• Constructed and implemented undergraduate peer counseling program designed to eliminate excessive workload on full-time staff.
• Responsible for initiating and providing training for volunteer career counseling program staffed by master’s level counselors interested in assisting student population.
• Assisted in the establishment of Stockton’s Alumni Career Network utilizing resources from both the department of Career Services and the department of Alumni Affairs.
INSTRUCTOR – TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION July 2002 – Aug. 2003
The School at Sweetser, The Sweetser Family Institute Saco, Maine
Planned and implemented daily classroom activities for learning and emotionally disabled students grades K-12. Daily lessons focused on the state of Maine Learning Results for applicable grade levels, basic computing skills, introduction to the Internet and basic web page design using HTML, Javascript and JAVA programming languages.
• Developed and instructed the first web design curriculum for high school students at The School at Sweetser.
• Integrated new technologies into the computer lab including the use of scanners, digital media and the manipulation of digital imagery.
SALES AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE
AIP(ADVANCED INTERNET PROTOCOL) - REGIONAL SALES MANAGER Sept. 2001 – June 2002
Qwest Communications, Qwest Business Partner Program Arlington, Virginia
Recruited by Qwest as part of a team of senior technical sales managers to boost sales of Qwest services onto Qwest’s IP Backbone and to fill Qwest data centers. Developed sales through prospecting and consultative selling. Sold Qwest’s suite of IP products including IP connectivity, content delivery, VPN, wholesale dial, web hosting and security products. Sold services through prospecting, customer presentations, generating RFPs and designing complex customer applications.
• Averaged revenues consistently 200% over quota/$50,000 monthly quota.
• Trained Qwest field reps in TCP/IP, routing, network topology, web hosting applications and DNS to help generate more IP business.
• Integrated with Qwest field sales force to engage on large complex IP opportunities.
• Major customers included Charter Communications, Network Innovations, Corbitt Technologies, CI Host.
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Jan. 2001-Sept. 2001
Riptech (acquired by Symantec) Alexandria, Virginia
Targeted and closed new business accounts for start-up managed security services company. Developed sales through existing contacts, prospecting and consultative business practices.
• Averaged revenues consistently 150% over quota.
• Second highest grossing sales person within organization.
• Customers included Beyond Petroleum (formerly British Petroleum), Accenture, Informax, and Broadwing Communications.
SENIOR CHANNEL ACCOUNT MANAGER Nov. 1998 – Jan. 2001
CHANNEL SALES DIVISION Ashburn, Virginia
UUNET Technologies, a Worldcom Company
Member of a groundbreaking initiative responsible for the first successful introduction of the channel sales model into the IP/Data services industry. Responsible for the recruitment, development and management of third party consultants and systems integrators in order to push UUNET products and services to end user accounts. In 2000 promoted to UUNET’s business development team responsible for targeting and offering consultative services to technology start-up companies.
• Received UUNET’s 1999 Sales Excellence Award for leading Channel Sales Division in annualized revenue, annualized quota attainment of 320%.
• UUNET President’s Club, July 1999 – December 1999.
• Customers included Accenture, Ernst and Young, Keene Consulting and Broadband Office.
MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE May 1997 – Nov. 1999
Lutron Electronics Dallas, Texas
Managed the specification sales marketplace for Lutron Electrons in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Responsible for sales and marketing efforts targeting engineering, architectural and interior design firms.
• Managed Lutron’s 5 largest design accounts.
• Major projects sold included Four Seasons Sharm El-Sheik, the Atlantis II Resort and Casino, and the Bellagio Resort and Casino.
• Annualized revenues exceeded 125% of quota.
SERVICE
2006 Educational Technology Faculty Search Committee
Student Alliance of Graduates in Education Executive Board, 2006-2008
2005-2006 College of Education Technology Committee
JJ Finley Elementary School Community Outreach Program
University of Florida College of Education Capital Campaign
TECHNICAL SKILLS
ASP
ESRI ARCGIS
Java
JavaScript
MS Visual Studio .Net
Mediator
Macromedia Dreamweaver
SAS
SPSS
Visual Basic
PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
ACA
AERA
NACOL
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
• Endurance Athletics– 2 time Ironman finisher, 7 time marathon finisher.
• Sport/Athletic Conditioning – ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, NAFTA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Gold’s Gym athletic conditioning instructor: April 1999 – June 2002 (Arlington, Virginia).
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