Vita
Fall 2008
Jason Beach
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Tennessee Technological University
Box 5042
Cookeville TN 38505
Office: Bartoo Hall 207
Office Phone: (931) 372-3069
1308 Gainesboro Grade
Cookeville, TN 38501
Tele: (931) 267- 3682
iweb.tntech.edu/jbeach
Email: jbeach@tntech.edu
Education
Ph.D. Student in Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Division of Instructional Technology, The
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN. Major field: Instructional Technology. Research interest:
Instructional Technology, Inquiry Based Learning, Assistive Technology,Blended Education, and
Instructional Design Theory and Research. Chair: Professor XXXXXX, May 201X. Still in Program.
M.A. in Education, Instructional Leadership, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Professional
specialization: Administration & Supervision. Masterʼs Thesis: Computer Mediated Instruction Compared
to Traditional Didactic Instruction in a Fourth Grade Math Classroom. May, 2005.
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Professional
specialization: History, Geography, and Computer Science Grades 7-12. December, 2003.
Presentations
Beach, J. (2008, March). An in-depth look at assistive technologies in the classroom.
Presentation at Roane State Community College, Harriman, TN.
Beach, J. (2007, October). Using Kidspiration in an Elementary School K-5. Workshop in Education.
Nashville, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2007, December). Exploring assistive technologies for the classroom. Session
Presentation at the Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC), Nashville, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2007, September). Exploring assistive technologies: Useful tools for a
successful classroom. Session Presentation at Symposium on Powerful Teaching, Roane
State Community College, Harriman, TN.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2005, December). Intro to iTunes & Garageband; Incorporating into the
classroom. Presentation at the Tennessee Education Technology Conference (TETC),
Nashville, TN.
Beach, J., (2008, August). Promethean faculty training workshop. Workshop for TTU College of
Education faculty, TTU.
Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2007, August). SMART Board faculty training workshop. Workshop for College of Education faculty, TTU.
TTU
Vita
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Beach, J., & Wendt, J. (2007, August). TeacherWeb and Ionfolio. Workshop for the Tennessee University Student Teaching Seminar, Cookeville, TN.
Tech
Beach, J. (2007, August). Ionfolio. Workshop for set up and use of Ionfolio for Literacy & 2+2 courses, TTU.
content
Beach, J. (2007, July). Ace Camp. Provided training in iMovie to African-American high school
students interested in college, TTU.
Beach, J. (2006, July). Ace Camp. Provided training in iMovie to African-American high school
students interested in college, TTU.
Teaching and Supervision Experience
Foed 2011 Introduction to Teaching and Technology
Foed 3010 Integrating Instructional Technology into the Classroom
Conducted with traditional methods & WebCT/iLearn/Moodle
Foed 3800 Field Experience in Education
Cued 4850 Workshop in Education
Cued 5850 Workshop in Education
Professional Development and Service
Student Teaching Supervisor; Coordinated with local schools, program candidates, & faculty to supervise,
mentor & evaluate student teachers
Developed and maintains a Crisis Management plan for the College of Education at Tennessee Tech
University
Student Teacher Portfolio & Electronic Portfolio Evaluation 6/06-Present
C&I Instructional Technology Committee 8/05-Present
Officer, Phi Delta Kappa (TTU chapter 1307) 8/06-Present