JULAINE M FOWLIN

1216 University City Blvd. , Apt C-26, Blacksburg, VA 24060 (540) 597-8044 julaine.fowlin@gmail.com/jfowlin@vt.edu



OBJECTIVE

To obtain a training and development related position and use my knowledge and experience in instructional design,
learning technologies, and performance improvement to add value.

QUALIFICATIONS
Systemic thinker
Lifelong learner
In depth knowledge of pedagogical principles
Skilled in designing, delivering, and evaluating training
Significant experience in distance learning
Well-informed of work motivation and leadership theories
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Works effectively with teams and diverse networks

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy 08/2010 - Present
Learning Sciences and Technology Anticipated Graduation Date: 05/2014
Dissertation Focus: Knowledge Management
Virginia Tech (VT), Blacksburg, VA

Master Online Instructor Certificate 06/2012
The Institute for Distance and Distributed Learning (IDDL)
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA


Master of Science in Education 08/2009
Instructional Design and Performance Improvement GPA 4.0/4.0
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Edwardsville, IL

Bachelor of Education 07/2005
Managing Learning Difficulties with English GPA 3.78/4.0
The University of the West Indies Mona (UWI), Mona, Jamaica

EXPERIENCE

College of Engineering Distance Learning Graduate Assistant 05/12 Present
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Identify research areas and assist in writing
grants that relate to enhancing the educational
environment within the College of Engineering
Provide support on evaluation and assessment
initiatives through statistical analyses and
qualitative research methods
Evaluate current distance learning offerings
through enrollment tracking and course offering
profiles for each department within the College
of Engineering
Track and report on goals, outcomes and/or
strategic plans for the College of Engineering
Assist with distance learning faculty
development initiatives
Conduct and report benchmarking and market
research
Collaborate with other distance learning related
departments on program delivery initiatives

Introduction to Cinema Graduate Teaching Assistant 08/11 05/12
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Provided student support

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Developed and delivered review sessions
Assisted professor with exam preparation and administration

Education Technology Lab Graduate Assistant 08/10 07/11
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA
Maintained equipment in the lab
Created instruction guides for using lab
equipment and software
Co-facilitated training for faculty and students
on use of equipment
Organized and distributed requested equipment
Devised strategies and designed resources to
enhance lab users experiences


School Age Child Care Site Coordinator 01/10 05/10
YMCA of Southwest Illinois, Maryville, IL
Assisted with program planning and staff
training needs
Supervised the day to day activities and
maintenance of child care site

Coordinated the design and implementation of
activities to reinforce the values of the YMCA
Collected and maintained required records
Assisted in marketing and distribution of
program information

Community Science and Teaching Fellow 05/09 08/09
Saint Louis Science Center, Saint Louis, MO
Mentored youths facing multiple risk factors in
the Saint Louis Science Centers Youth
Exploring Science (YES) Program
Conducted and presented research project on
self-efficacy
Designed and delivered informal science
learning curriculum

Designed and delivered work skills and college
prep training
Consulted with stakeholders of the YES
Program and community science to identify
needs and proposed solutions

IT Education and eLearning Development Co-Op 06/08 -12/08
Monsanto, Saint Louis, MO
Designed and delivered training programs
Evaluated training initiatives and provided
guidance on instructional design
Maintained the IT Education Team website
Led the design and implementation of a wiki on
the Monsanto SharePoint site

Coordinated initiative to get voice samples for
computer based training audio recordings
Researched global technology skill sets to
facilitate the DevelopIT and DevelopMe
programs, which are programs for employee
career development
Multimedia Instruction Designer and Trainer 11/05 -08/07
Instruction Support Intern 09/03-11/05
Mona Information Technology Services, UWI, Mona, Jamaica
Designed pre and post tests for courses
Designed and delivered training programs
Offered course design consultation to lecturers
Conducted instructional design for online
courses
Researched online course development,
assessment and evaluation
Prepared functional reports for internal and
external audiences, and for oral presentation at
conferences, seminars and workshops

Teaching Practice 11/03 11/04
Ardenne Extension High school, Kingston, Jamaica
Holy Trinity Comprehensive High School, Kingston Jamaica
Taught English Language and Literature in the general classroom and the reading room.

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Computer Skills

Familiar with:
Adobe Dreamweaver
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Captivate
Articulate Presenter
Microsoft Office SharePoint
Microsoft Office Suite
Moodle Course Management System
SumTotal Learning Management System
Blackboard
Scholar
DyKnow
WebEx
NVivo



Highlights of Recent Authentic Course Projects

Organizational Assessment (2013). Part of a four member team in the course, Management of Change, Innovation, and
Performance in Organizational Systems 1 that used the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to evaluate
Multi-skills Plumbing Services, Jamaica and design recommendations for performance improvement.

eLearning Formative Evaluation (2012). Part of a two member team in the course, Program and Product Evaluation that
evaluated eLearning modules designed to prepare learners for the Project Management in Development (PMD Pro) Level
1 certification examination, for LINGOs, Seattle, WA.

eLearning Instructional Design (2010). Part of a four member team in the course, Introduction to Instructional Design that
did a full instructional design project (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate) which involved the creation of
self-directed online modules on how to utilize the advanced features in MS Word 2010 to develop technical proposals for
UXB, Blacksburg, VA.

Research Interests

Development of facultys Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK), so that they can effectively integrate
technology in meaningful, engaging, and innovative ways.

Applications of principles of Cognitive Apprenticeship as a way to grow talent both in the classroom and the workplace.

Creation of a sense of community and engaging learning experiences in distance learning environments.

Educational affordances that foster the development of innovative thinking in various disciplines and development of
teaching and assessment models.

Application of Instructional Design and Technology (IDT) principles and learning theories in non-traditional learning
environments. Specifically, interested in factors that contribute to successful creation and management of environments
that foster informal learning and knowledge creation.


Conference Papers and Research Presentations

Fowlin, J., & Sun, W. (2014, February). The use of mixed methods research in distance education: A content analysis.
Poster presented at the sixth annual, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy (CHEP), Blacksburg, Virginia





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Creamer, E., McDonald, B., & Fowlin, J. (2014, February). Using mixed methods research designs to conduct research in
teaching and learning. Practice session facilitated at the sixth annual, Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy
(CHEP), Blacksburg, Virginia.

Fowlin, J., Amelink, C., Scales, G., & Okoth, D. (2013, October). Educational affordances that support development of
innovative thinking skills in large classes. Paper presented at IADIS International Conference on Cognition and
Exploratory Learning in Digital Age (CELDA), Fort Worth, Texas.

Fowlin, J., Amelink, C., Scales, G., & Okoth, D. (2013, September). Transitioning courses to a flexible delivery mode in a
decentralized university. Paper presented at The Designs on eLearning (DeL) conference, Wilmington, North
Carolina.

Fowlin, J., & Werner, Abbie. (2012, February). Cognitive apprenticeship: Guiding students in an authentic context. Poster
presented at the fourth annual Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy (CHEP), Blacksburg, Virginia.

Honors and Awards

2013 AECT Division of Distance Learning Best Practices Award -Second Place: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve): The
Development of an International Team of Novice Instructional Designers through a Service-Learning Cognitive
Apprenticeship. Wendy A. Gentry, Julaine Fowlin, Wei Li, Rongbin Wu, Xin Chen, Elza H. Soares, Teri Wagner, Monica
Sulecio de Alvarez, Mario E. Calixte, Sandy Malapile, Erica Inge, Larry A. Cox II, and Dr. Katherine Cennamo.

Deans Scholarship April 2009
Department of Educational Leadership, SIUE

Competitive Graduate Award 2007-2008
The Graduate School, SIUE

Outstanding Performance in Managing Learning Difficulties 2004-2005
Faculty of Humanities and Education, UWI, Mona


Voluntary Work and Extra Curricular Activities

VT Instructional Technology Student Association (ITSA) 08/11 present
Mentor
Secretary (08/11-05/12)
Coordinated mentorship program (08/11-05/12)

VT Caribbean Student Organization (CaribSO) 08/10 present
Assist in event planning


SIUE Relay For Life International Students Team 02/09 08/09

SIUE African Student Association 08/07 08/10
Coordinated and directed poetry performances
Assisted in event planning

SIUE Youth Overcoming the Unspeakable (YOU) Big Sister Program 09/07 04/08
This program involved working with juvenile delinquent girls at the Illinois Youth Center (IYC) Pere Marquette