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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 Methodology and Evaluation

Committee Members: Rick Ferdig (co-chair), Kara Dawson (co-chair), David Miller, Cathy Cavanaugh

 

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

 

2008 Sara Livinia de Keni Scholarship

2007 Ralph D. Turlington Fellowship

2005-2009 University of Florida Graduate Alumni Fellowship

2005 Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

Nationally Certified Counselor

 

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

 

Ferdig, R.E., Dawson, K., Black, E.W., Paradise Black, N.M. & Thompson, L.A. (submitted). Medical students’ and residents’ use of online social networking tools: Implications for teaching professionalism in medical education. Paper submitted to First Monday.

 

Black, E.W., DiPietro, M., Ferdig, R.E. & Boyer, J. (Submitted). Measuring best practices in K-12 online teachers. Paper submitted to Academic Exchange Quarterly.

 

Paradise Black, N.M., Kelly, M.N., Black, E.W., DiPietro, M. & Novak, M. (Submitted). Understanding the educational impact of family centered rounds on medical student education using reflective assessments. Paper submitted to JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association.

 

Kelly, M.N., Paradise Black, N.M., DiPietro, M., Black, E.W. & Novak, M. (Submitted). Reflective practice and simulation in pediatric medical education. Paper submitted to JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association.

 

Black, E.W., Dawson, K. & Priem, J. (accepted). Data for free: Using LMS activity logs to measure community in an online course. Paper to appear in the Internet and Higher Education.

 

Black, E.W., Greaser, J. & Dawson, K. (accepted). Academic dishonesty in traditional and online classrooms: Does the “Media Equation” hold true? Paper submitted to Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks.

 

Black, E.W., Ferdig, R.E., DiPietro, J.C., Liu, F. & Whalen, B. (2009). Visual analyses of the creation of avatars. The International Journal of Games and Computer Mediated Simulations, 1(1).

 

Thompson, L.A., Dawson, K., Ferdig, R.E., Black, E.W., Boyer, J., Coutts, J.B. & Black, N.P. (2008). The intersection of online social networking with medical professionalism. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 23(7), 954-957.

 

DiPietro, M., Ferdig, R.E., Black, E.W. & Preston, M. (2008). Best practices in teaching K-12 online: Lessons learned from michigan virtual school teachers. Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 7(1).

 

Black, E.W. (2008). Wikipedia and academic peer review: Wikipedia as a recognized medium for scholarly publication. Online Information Review, 32(1).

 

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).

 

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).

 

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.

 

Black, E.W., Dawson, K. & Ferdig, R.E. (2006). Forgotten alumni: Online learners as donors. Academic Exchange Quarterly, 10(1), 43-47.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

 

 

Black, E.W., Dawson, K. & Ferdig, R.E. (accepted). Forgotten alumni: Online learners as donors. To be published in Pierson, M.R., Stang, K.K. & Varner, B.(Eds.), "Sound Instruction: Assessment and Consultation Volume II". To be published by Academic Exchange Quarterly (Stuyvesant Falls, NY) in 2008.

 

DiPietro, J.C. & Black, E.W. (accepted). Visual analysis in gaming environments. To be published in Ferdig, R.E. (Ed.), Handbook of research on effective electronic gaming in education. To be published by Information Science Reference (Hershey, PA) in 2008.

 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

 

Paradise Black, N.M., Collins, S.W., Black, E.W. (2008). Jugglers Needed! How hospitalists can create balance between patient care, education and work during family-centered rounds. Hospital Pediatrics.

 

Black, E.W. & DiPietro, M. (2008). Reflective education and simulation in pediatric medical education. Report submitted to the University of Florida College of Medicine. 15 manuscript pages.

 

DiPietro, M., & Black, E.W. (2008). Utilizing family centered rounds to facilitate reflective practice in pediatric medical education. Report submitted to the University of Florida College of Medicine. 22 manuscript pages.

 

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). Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from the michigan virtual school; School years 2006-2007. Report submitted to the Michigan Virtual School. 38 manuscript pages.

 

PUBLICATIONS IN ANNUALS AND PROCEEDINGS

 

Ferdig, R.E., Dawson, K., Black, E.W., Thompson, L.A. & Paradise Black, N.M. (2008). The intersection of online social networking with medical professionalism. PAS Abstracts2View™: 5130.8. 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting. Honolulu, HI.

 

Kelly, M.N., Paradise Black, N.M.P., DiPietro, M., Black, E.W. & Novak, M.A. (2008). Reflective practice and simulation in pediatric medical education.PAS Abstracts2View™: 4485.2. 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting. Honolulu, HI.

 

DiPietro, J.C. & Black, E.W. (2008). Mixed methods for visual analysis in gaming environments. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008 Conference. New York, NY.

 

Ferdig, R.E., Dawson, K., Black, E.W, Boyer, J., Coutts, J., Paradise Black, N.M. & Thompson, L. (2008). Use of online social networking tools in medical education: Implications for teaching professionalism. Proceedings of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008 Conference. New York, NY.

 

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.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Black, E.W. (2008). A discussion of familial involvement's influence on academic achievement in K-12 virtual schooling. Paper presented at the 4th Annual SAGE Symposium, Gainesville, FL.

 

Black, E.W., Thompson, L.A., Dawson, K., Ferdig, R.E., & Paradise Black, N.M. (2008). The intersection of online social networking with medical professionalism. Paper presented at the 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting. Honolulu, HI.

 

Kelly, M.N., Paradise Black, N.M.P., DiPietro, M., Black, E.W. & Novak, M.A. (2008). Reflective practice and simulation in pediatric medical education. Poster presented at the 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting. Honolulu, HI.

 

Paradise Black, N.M.P., Kelly, M.N., Black, E.W., DiPietro, M. & Novak, M.A. (2008). Utilizing family centered care to facilitate reflective practice in medical students: A qualitative assessment. Poster Presented at the APA Special Interest Group on Hospitalist Medicine, 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies & Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting. Honolulu, HI.

 

Kelly, M.N., Paradise Black, N.M, DiPietro, M., Black, E.W. & Novak, M. (2008). Reflective practice and simulation in pediatric medical education. Poster presented at The Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (CEMSEP) 2008 Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

 

Paradise Black, N.M, Kelly, M.N., Black, E.W., DiPietro, M. & Novak, M. (2008). Understanding the educational impact of family-centered rounds on medical education using reflective assessments. Poster presented at The Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (CEMSEP) 2008 Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA.

 

DiPietro, J.C. & Black, E.W. (2008). Mixed methods for visual analysis in gaming environments. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA) 2008 Conference. New York, NY.

 

Black, E.W., Paradise Black, N.M., Thompson, L., Ferdig, R.E., Dawson, K., Boyer, J. & Coutts, J.(2008). Use of online social networking tools in medical education: Implications for teaching professionalism. Paper presented at the American educational Research Assoication (AERA) 2008 Conference. New York, NY.

 

Kelly, M.N., Paradise Black, N.M., DiPietro, M., Black, E.W. & Novak, M.A. (2008). Reflective Education and Simulation in Pediatric Medical Education 2008 Southern Society for Pediatric Research, Southern Regional Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

 

Mulkey, K., Black, E.W., DiPietro, M., Boyer, J. & Ferdig, R.E. (2007). Improving virtual schools: A collaborative research partnership. Symposium presented at 2007 Virtual School Symposium, Louisville, KY.

 

Black, E.W. (2007). Paper presented in S. Lowes (Chair), Recent research on online teaching and learning: Implications for practice. Symposium presented at 2007 Virtual School Symposium, Louisville, KY.

 

DiPietro, M., Black, E.W., Boyer, J., Mulkey, K. & Ferdig, R.E. (2007). Instructional perspectives of best practices: Successful strategies in virtual school courses. Symposium presented at 2007 Virtual School Symposium, Louisville, KY.

 

Black, E.W. & Dawson, K. (2007). Academic dishonesty in traditional and online classrooms: Does the "Media Equation" hold true? Poster presented at the 13th Sloan-C International Conference on Online Learning, Orlando, FL.

 

Black, E.W. (2007). Panelist in J. Boyer (Chair), Strategies for graduate school success. Invited panel discussion at the University of Florida College of Education, Gainesville, FL.

 

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). Panelist in A. Ginanini (Chair), 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, Gainesville, 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.N., Thompson, L.A., Paradise Black, N.M. & Black, E.W. (2008). Co-principal Investigator for unfunded grant proposal ($14,250) entitled, “Improving Breastfeeding Education and Practices at the University of Florida through an Investigation of Florida’s Academic Medical Institutions” Academic Pediatric Association Young Investigator Grant Program for Child Development and Preventive Care Services for Children, Ages 0-5.

 

Thompson, L.A., Dawson, K., Ferdig, R.E., Paradise Black, N.M., Saliba, H. & Black, E.W. (2008). Co-investigator for funded grant proposal ($22,134) entitled, "Using the Media to Bridge Medical and Educational Approaches to Healthy Lifestyles for Children." University of Florida Faculty Community Grant Fund.

 

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 unfunded 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

 

Handbook of research on effective electronic gaming in education, R.E. Ferdig (Ed.) - Reviewer

 

Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks - Reviewer

 

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

ESE 6939 - Instructional Design

University of Florida

 

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

AT&T 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 26 state ~AT&T 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 methodologies

• Geographic data visualization and analysis

• Student services for distance learners

• Online learning (K-20)

• 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.

• Responsible for the collection and analysis of institutional data using SPSS and MS Access.

• 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.

• Trained Qwest field reps in TCP/IP, routing, network topology, and web hosting applications

• Integrated with Qwest field sales force to consult large, complex IP sales 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 and product to technology start-up companies.

• Received UUNET’s 1999 Sales Excellence Award for leading Channel Sales Division in annualized revenue, and 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

 

2008 Student Representative to the College of Education Restructuring Committee

2006 Educational Technology Faculty Search Committee

2006-2008 Student Alliance of Graduates in Education Executive Board, Secretary and President

2005-2008 College of Education Technology Committee

JJ Finley Elementary School Community Outreach Program

University of Florida College of Education Capital Campaign

 

 

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

 

Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Photoshop

ESRI ARCGIS

LISREL

MPlus

SAS

SPSS

 

 

PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS

 

ACA

AECT

AERA

NACOL

 

 

INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES

• Endurance Athletics– 2 time Ironman triathlon 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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