Curriculum Vitae
CURRENT & RECENT POSITIONS
2001 – present: Founding Partner, LearningChange. Chico, California. Major Focus: Instructional Design & Technology.
2001 – present: Part-time Lecturer, California State University, Chico. Chico, California. Communication Design Department (Spring 2001 - present), Management Department (Spring 2004).
2001 – 2003: Instructional Technology Consultant & Online Operations Coordinator (2000 – 2001). Distributed Learning Technologies, California State University, Chico. Chico, California. Employee of the Year 2002.
EDUCATION
december 2002: Master of Science in Instructional Technology - California State University, Chico. Thesis topic: Identifying the Best Practices for Using HorizonLive to Teach in the Synchronous Online Environment. Graduated with Distinction
may 2000: Bachelor of Science in Instructional Technology - California State University, Chico. Minors in Human Resource Administration and Business Administration. Completed the subject matter preparation program for the Single Subject Credential in Business Education
PUBLICATIONS
Knolle, J., Jessee, E., Martin, M., Meemken, S., & Winter, S. (2006). Team Building & Group Development (Second Edition). The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Knolle, J., Jessee, E., Martin, M., Meemken, S., & Winter, S. (2005). From Conflict to Collaboration (version 1.0). Team Essentials Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Knolle, J., Jessee, E., Martin, M., Meemken, S., & Winter, S.W. (2005). Conflict Resolution: Advanced Activities (version 1.0). The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Knolle, J., Jessee, E., Martin, M., Meemken, S., & Winter, S. (2005). Conflict Resolution: Initiating & Beginning Activities (version 1.0). The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Knolle, J., Jessee, E., Martin, M., Meemken, S., & Winter, S. (2003). Ice Breakers & Openers (version 1.0). The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Knolle, J., Jessee, E., Martin, M., Meemken, S., & Winter, S. (2003). Team Building & Group Development (version 1.0). The Inspire! Youth Series. [Computer software]. Chico, CA: LearningChange
Knolle, J. (2004). “Effective Teaching With HorizonLive: Translating the Seven Principles to the Synchronous Online Environment ” Manuscript in Preparation.
Knolle, J. (2002). “Identifying the Best Practices for Using HorizonLive to Teach in the Synchronous Online Environment,” Master’s Thesis. Chico, CA: California State University, Chico.
Publications Reviewed
Bidgoli, H. (Editor) (2006). Handbook of Computer Networks. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. (Reviewed 2006 prior to publication)
Lazar, J. (2005). Web Usability: A User-Centered Design Approach. Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley (Reviewed 2005 prior to publication)
England, E. & Finney, A. (2001). Managing Multimedia. Volume 1: People & Processes. 3rd Edition. Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley. (Reviewed 2004 for possible new edition).
England, E. & Finney, A. (2001). Managing Multimedia. Volume 2: Technical Issues. 3rd Edition. Boston, MA: Addison-Wesley. (Reviewed 2004 for possible new edition).
PRESENTATIONS
Knolle, J. (2005). “Developing Team Essentials” a synchronous online presentation to demonstrate the Virtual Professional Immersion model at the International Society for Performance Improvement., Vancouver, B.C.
Knolle, J. & Evans, A. (2004). “Creating Web-based Course Content Without Creating Additional Stress.” Technology In Learning & Teaching (TILT) Consortium, Chico, California
Knolle, J. (2002). “Best Practices for Developing and Delivering an Online Course,” CATS 2002 Conference, Fresno, California
Knolle, J. (2002). “Teaching with HorizonLive” a synchronous online presentation for the TLT Group’s nationwide lecture series on Web-based instruction, Washington D.C.
Knolle, J. (2002). “HorizonLive at CSU, Chico,” a two-part synchronous online presentation for the Educause conference, Long Beach, California
Knolle, J. and Evans. W. (2002). “Using HorizonLive to deliver online instruction at CSU, Chico,” a synchronous online presentation for HorizonLive, San Francisco, California
Knolle, J. and Roussell, J. (2001). “Investigating the role of the e-learner and instructional design interaction on establishing and maintaining e-motivation,” ASTD PeopleTech Conference, Sacramento, California
Knolle, J. (2001). “Live online instruction with HorizonLive,” Syllabus 2001 Conference, Santa Clara, California
Knolle, J. and Evans, W. (2001). “The nuts and bolts of using HorizonLive for online instruction,” a synchronous online presentation for the CATS Conference 2001, Long Beach, California
ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Online Course Design and Development
2005-2006: Received a $5000 grant for Course Redesign from the Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at California State University, Chico to redesign the online course components for cdes 222 and 322.
2001-2005: Development of online course environments to support students the following classes:
mgmt 300: “Communication in Business” **
cdes 222: “Intro to WWW Design & Development”
cdes 271: “Intro to Instructional Design & Technology”
cdes 314: “Introduction to Multimedia Design & Development” **
cdes 322: “Advanced WWW Design & Development”
cdes 373: “Design & Development of Instructional Products”
cdes 429: “WWW Practicum”
cdes 475: “Performance Analysis” **
cdes 676: “Advanced Instructional Design & Development”
** Courses Were Named “Exemplary Online Courses” by The Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at California State University, Chico
Classroom Teaching Experience
2004-2006: cdes 322: “Advanced WWW Design & Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2003-2006: cdes 222 “Introduction to WWW Design & Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2001-2006: cdes 475: “Performance Analysis,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2003-2006: cdes 676: “Advanced Instructional Design & Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2005: cdes 271: “Intro to the Design of Instruction & Training,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2004: mgmt 300: “Communication in Business,” Management Department, California State University, Chico
2004: cdes 314: “Introduction to Multimedia Design and Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2003: cdes 373: “Design & Development of Instructional Products,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
2001: cdes 414: “Advanced Multimedia Design and Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico. Chico, California.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Online Course Development
2006: Currently Overseeing the design and development of 16 online professional development courses for Outback Steakhouse, Inc. Better Yourself Through Eductation (BYTE) management training program. Outback Steakhouse, Inc. Tampa, Forida.
2005: Developed prototype for online/instructional, “medical informed consent” program with LearningChange for the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles and Consent Pro, Inc. Development of complete product now in progress.
2004: Development of “Adolescent Farmworkers At Risk,” an online continuing education course for the non-profit clinical network.
2000-2003: Faculty consultation and online course development for courses in the Liberal Studies Online Program. California State University, Chico
2000-2003: Faculty consultation and course development for more 40 online courses for the Chico Distance and Online Education program. California State University, Chico.
2001: Development of the default template for all new online courses for Chico Distance and Online Education program. California State University, Chico.
IT Technology Trainer
2002: Developed and taught a three day “Teaching with HorizonLive” workshop for instructors at Miami Dade Community College in Miami Florida. Emphasis on best practices for using HorizonLive to teach in the synchronous online environment.
2002-2003: Workshop Instructor, IT Training, CSU, Chico. Chico, California “Introduction to Adobe Acrobat”
2001-2002: Developed and taught the “Transition to Internet” series of training sessions for faculty in the Chico Distance and Online Education program.
- “Developing a vision for your online course”
- “Teaching in the live online environment”
- “Orientation to online curriculum and materials”
2001-2002: Customized Training Developer and Workshop Instructor. Technology and Learning Program, CSU, Chico. Training for CSU Faculty and TLP clients: “WebCT Online Course Development” series workshops.
2000-2002: Developed and taught the “Live Online Orientation Sessions” for students enrolled in distance education courses in the Chico Distance and Online Education program. CSU, Chico.
Multimedia Designer
2001-present: Design and development of educational and promotional CD-ROM training material and resources. Including the following clients and projects:
2003-2006: The Inspire! Youth Series/The Inspire! Project. LearningChange.
2005-2006: Team Essentials Series: From Conflict to Collaboration. LearningChange.
2004-2006: Combos for Youth Groups, CD-ROM volumes 1-4. The United Methodist Publishing Company
2005: Claim the Name: Multimedia Teaching Tools. The United Methodist Publishing Company.
2004-2005: Bill Main’s 10 Favorite Marketing Trade$ecrets. Bill Main & Associates.
2004: Fox Television’s 2004 Fall Schedule Promotional CD-ROM. Fox News Corporation
2004: Honda Rune Motorcycle Promotional CD-ROM. Honda Motorcycles.
2004: Looney Tunes: Back in Action Promotional CD-ROM. Warner Brothers Studios
2001: CD-ROM Product Brochure & Interactive Tour. Cessna Aircraft Company
2001: “Robbie Goes to the Hospital” Children’s Health CD-ROM. United States Air Force Medical Services
RECOGNITION
fall 2005: CELT Grant Recipient for Course Redesign, Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching. California State University, Chico.
october 2004: Exemplary Online Instruction Award, Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching. California State University, Chico.
2002: Employee of the Year, Department of Academic Technologies.
California State University, Chico.
january 2000: Most Valuable Newspaper Staffer Scholarship and Award. Scripps Howard Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio
2000: Best of Collegiate Design 8, College Media Review
Fourth Place: Informational Graphics
Third Place: Advertising Section Design
1999: Best of Collegiate Design 7, College Media Review
First Place: Informational Graphics