Owner, Vizul Multimedia and E-Learning Consultant
Toledo, Ohio Area
- Current
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- Directing the Instructional Design at Tiffin University
- Owner at Vizul Multimedia
- Past
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- Instructional Design Consultant at University of Toledo
- Manager, Technology Enhanced Classroom Support (TECS) Program at Bowling Green State University
- Owner/Designer at MasterMind Design (Sole Proprietorship)
- Education
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- Capella University
- Bowling Green State University
- Bluffton University
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Debra Beach’s Summary
My work in education and the visual communications industry has spanned over 20 years. During that time I directed, managed and executed a number of projects for companies and organizations including: Design, illustration, web development, photography & videoography, education & training, and the development of marketing approaches. This entailed directing, managing, designing and executing projects including signage, publications, logos, outdoor, and web. I have managed a Technology Enhanced Classroom Support Program at a university, currently direct the instructional design at Tiffin University, and continue as an instructional design and multimedia consultant for Vizul Multimedia.
My research interests include ubiquitous computing, or the use of portable devices that can be used for education anytime or anywhere the learner goes. I have a passion for creating learning environments and tools that meet learners varied learning styles.
I enjoy researching and writing about a variety of subjects related to education, technology, creativity, and design on my blog, e-Debra: An Online Resource.
Debra Beach’s Specialties:
Web, Video, Audio, Animation
Debra Beach’s Experience
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Directing the Instructional Design
Tiffin University
(Educational Institution; 51-200 employees; Higher Education industry)
February 2008 — Present (8 months)
Managing two projects: The technical migration to eCollege, and the review of and actual migration of 100+ courses.
Regular duties: Direct the formulation of proper methods and tools to be used in online courses. Guide appropriate utilization of new technologies to enhance online curriculum. Creation of online standards for the university. Establishing a Center for Instruction and Technology Innovation CITI including Website with instructional resources. Creating a searchable database of online instructors with a simple intuitive interface. -
Owner
Vizul Multimedia
(E-Learning industry)
November 2001 — Present (6 years 11 months)
Instructional Design Consultant for education and business. Specialties: Online curriculum, multimedia for curriculum, utilization of ubiquitous devices for blended and online classes.
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Instructional Design Consultant
University of Toledo
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
June 2007 — August 2007 (3 months)
Brought in as a consultant to design and create tutorials for Fair Use Copyright law and their Web CT LMS. I created over 20 tutorials on Web CT to instruct faculty on it's use. In addition I conducted research on Fair Use Copyright law to create university policy and developed an interactive tutorial, also for faculty. This tutorial pertained specifically to use of images, video, and audio in blended and online classes.
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Manager, Technology Enhanced Classroom Support (TECS) Program
Bowling Green State University
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
April 2005 — June 2007 (2 years 3 months)
Managed a program that helped faculty utilize technology and new media in their blended and online classes. The staff included one part time employee and 18-20 undergrads and graduate students. We interpreted faculty instructional needs and created appropriate multimedia solutions for online and traditional classes.
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Owner/Designer
MasterMind Design (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Design industry)
April 1998 — November 2001 (3 years 8 months)
Design and Illustration, brochure design, photo retouching, direction and production of digital and traditional videography & photography, and large format printing & lamination.
Debra Beach’s Education
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Capella University
Ph.D., Instructional Design for Online Learning, 2007 — 2009 (expected)
Research interests: Ubiquitous devices and their appropriate use in education and training.
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Bowling Green State University
M.Ed., Instructional Technology, 2003 — 2004
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Bluffton University
B.A., Education and Fine Art, 1972 — 1976
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Debra Beach’s Interests:
New and emerging technologies, art, architecture, hiking/walking, strength training.
Debra Beach’s Groups:
American Institute of Graphic Arts, AIGA
American Society for Training and Development, ASTD
Association for Educational Communications and Technology, AECT
Epsilon Pi Tau
Phi Kappa Phi
Women in Technology International, WITI
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Capella University -
BGSUAlumni
Debra Beach’s Honors:
Epsilon Pi Tau, 2005 –inducted in the Alpha Gamma Chapter of the International Honorary Society of Professionals in Technology.
Phi Kappa Phi, 2004 – inducted in the Bowling Green State Chapter.
Graduate Assistantship, 2003 – Bowling Green State University, College of Technology, Department of Visual Communication & Technology Education.
Nominated for Business Woman of the Year, 2000 - the Findlay Chamber of Commerce.
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