1. About Your Instructor Bryan Allen

2. Educational Background  Shockingly True Facts! Minimal training in the field of Education Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Production (December 2002) Master’s Degree in Educational Technology (Pending August 2007)  Result of suggestion by a elementary school principal I prefer to consider myself a technologist instead of an educator

3. Personal Thoughts for this Course  Educators are people too!  I am NOT better than you!  I make mistakes Let me know if I do so (tactfully if possible) Provide evidence to support the correct answer, and help us ALL Learn from our mistakes together!

4. Teaching and Learning Styles  I will do my best to offer learning in all three of the primary styles of presentation.  As both an educator and a learner, I favor the use the following styles: Tactile/Kinesthetic Visual  I will utilize the following resources: The Internet Movies Graphical Imagery Hands on Creation Techniques (if applicable) Podcasting

5. Any Questions?  Please ask questions, no matter how foolish they might appear!  This is your class as much as it is mine.  Become an active part of our learning community by: Asking Questions Answering Questions Providing additional resources to course content

6. The Real Me  I am a BIG KID!  I LOVE technology, toys, computers, cartoons, and video games.  I avoid taking anything too seriously. Doing otherwise can detract from a pleasant life experience.  I am a techno-band geek. I played the Tuba in several UF ensembles. I have worked at UF as a computer tech in the departments of Business, Physics and Orthopaedics (7+ years of experience)

7. The Real Me: The Internet is Bliss  The Internet captivates me more than any other technology. I have been online since Spring 1995.  I remember when web pages had no images!  The Internet offers nearly limitless potential for: Entertainment Productivity Education

8. My Technological Experience  Highly Interested in Web Design Self-taught XHTML, HTML, and CSS Use Standard’s Compliant coding techniques for site creation. Self-taught graphic imagery skills Created own personal website in February 2001. + = TransBat.Com

9. Main Interests and Favorite Technologies  Podcasting  Free and Open Source Software (FOSS): Just as good, and often better, than commercial software. Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird OpenOffice.org Ubuntu Linux

10. Final Thoughts  Find something you are passionate about, and pursue it with all of your talents.  Make any and all assignments relevant to your career and your passions in life.  Following these two suggestions will make this course that much meaningful to your education.