Linda C. Joseph Library Media Specialist

Linda Joseph is a retired Library Media Specialist from Columbus (Ohio) Public Schools. She continues to work closely with The Library of Congress as an American Memory Fellow. She is the author of Net Curriculum: An Educator's Guide to Using the Internet. She also maintains the Adventures of CyberBee Web site as a tie-in page to a regular column she writes for MultiMedia and Internet @Schools magazine. As a part-time instructor for Ohio State University and Otterbein College, Linda assists educators with integrating technology into the curriculum through her Internet in the Classroom and Kids, Safety, and Ethics in the Digital Classroom courses. Linda is the recipient of the Governor's Pathfinder Award for Educational Technology, the Golden Apple Achiever Award from Ashland, and the OELMA-Winnebago Progressive Library Media Program Award. She has spoken at many state, national, and international conferences. Read about how and why CyberBee was created.

LINDA C. JOSEPH
E-mail: ljoseph@iwaynet.net

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Over 30 years of steadily increasing responsibilities in educational technology.
  
• Highly skilled in the implementation of quality computer program applications: successfully conducted needs assessments to match program goals with computer programs and software.
  
• Proven ability to initiate and manage programs aimed at enhancing computer literacy and usage in the workplace. Knowledge in Macintosh, DOS, and Windows systems/applications.
  
• Experienced writer; have written training programs, manuals, brochures, newsletters and quick reference materials to enhance productivity. Excellent grant writing skills.
  
• Highly effective troubleshooter and problem solver. Frequently called upon to handle complex concerns/issues.
• Recognized for skills, knowledge and ability in computer software analysis and management; elected to leadership positions.
  
• Trained in Total Quality Management.
  
• Local, State, National, and International Speaker.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Columbus Public Schools: 1974 - Present

Instructional Technology Specialist (1992 - Present). Currently organize and conduct training workshops for district staff. Write and implement grants to fund computer program expansion. Design and develop presentations, training programs, publications, and Web-based curriculum and instruction.

Media Specialist (1974-1992). Charter member of Monroe Traditional Middle School. Worked with teachers and students in research, curriculum, and projects.

The Ohio State University: 1995 - Present
Otterbein College: 1999 - present

Part-time Instructor. Design and teach courseware in Internet integration into the K-12 curriculum. Specialized topics include authentic learning, Big Six Skills, and elearning strategies.

Educational Consultant: 1995 - Present

Design and present hands-on workshops for integrating technology into classroom curriculum. Assist foundations and nonprofit organizations in the development and design of online publishing, including home pages. Selected organizations include American Association of School Librarians ICONnect Online Mini Course, American NewMedia - Living Ohio Government Series, and the Virtual University http://www.pdpvu.org.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

• Net Curriculum: An Educator's Guide to Using the Internet. CyberAge Books, 1999.
• World Link: An Internet Guide for Educators, Parents, and Students. Greyden Press, 1995.
• World Link Newsletter. 1993 - 1996
• "Blazing a Path to the Internet." Information Searcher. 1994.
• "Children's Lit on the Internet." Library Talk. September/October, 1995.
• "Off We Go Cybernetting: Staff Development Makes the Difference." Multimedia Schools. Mar/Apr, 1995.
• Featured in Educational Technology: Best Practices from America's Schools. Bozeman and Baumbach. 1995
• Featured in Secrets of the Super Net Searchers. Basch. 1996
• CyberBee Column. Multimedia and Internet @Schools magazine.
• Adventures of CyberBee Home Page http://www.cyberbee.com

SELECTED CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS:

International:

• Inet '95 (The Internet Society's 5th Annual Conference, June 27-30, 1995) http://www.isoc.org/HMP/PAPER/223/abst.html
• TelEd (International Society for Technology in Education), November 30 - December 3, 1995

National:

• Florida Educational Technology Conference 1999
  
• Internet @ Schools 2005
  
• NSBA Technology and Learning Conference, 1998

State & Local:

• eTech Ohio, 2006
• Kentucky Educational Technology Conference, 1997, 1998
  
• Ohio Conference on Teaching and Learning, 1994, 1995
• Ohio Educational Library Media Association. 1995 - 2003
• Wisconsin Educational Media Association, 1996, 1997

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Received the Governor's Pathfinder Award for Educational Technology.
• Received the Golden Apple Achiever Award from Ashland.
• Received the OELMA-Winnebago Progressive Library Media Program Award.
• Received the Distinguished Service Award from Department of Library Media Services, Columbus Public Schools.
  
• American Memory Fellow with the Library of Congress
• Elected to the Advisory Board of American NewMedia Foundation.
• Consultant for Educational Activities, Inc. video about the Internet.
• Participant in NCREL's video "Learning with Technology: Merging Onto the Information Highway."
• Project Leader for $65,000 grant from the Columbus Foundation.
• Project leader for $2,000 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, 1993.
• Project Leader for $1,100 grant from the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, 1980.
• Project Leader for $2,500 grant from the Columbus Foundation, 1975.

Toledo-Lucas County Public Library: 1971-1974

Librarian. Worked as reference librarian: provided customer service and assistance to patrons in a University area. Served as technical director and cameraman for a film to promote library usage. Achievement: Received recognition for reading promotion program.

EDUCATION:

B.S. English, Educational Media and Library Science, Computer Science
Bowling Green State University

MAE Curriculum and Instruction with Technology Endorsement
Otterbein College

Linda's 2 cats Lion King and Rascal keep her company and make sure she takes a break from the computer to feed them.

 

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