Brian Dvorak

Supporting district initiatives related to educational technology and the integration of technology into the instructional and learning process, including a personalized learning initiative. Designing and implementing face-to-face and online training to support teachers and staff in the use of district technology tools. Designing and publishing online resources to support all staff with the adoption and implementation of digital tools.

Teaching students in the Teacher Induction Program the Educational Technology course known as TECH 110, Teaching With Technology. This workshop-style course provides hands-on opportunities for teaching candidates to develop technology skills that are appropriate to the classroom. Candidates develop an understanding of how they can enrich the curriculum with technology innovations. 

Directing and supporting district initiatives related to educational technology and the integration of technology into the instructional and learning process, including a personalized learning initiative. Leading the development of student digital literacy standards resulting in a district-adopted technology scope and sequence to guide instruction. Managing the development and maintenance of online and face to face training content to support the students and staff of the Fresno Unified School District.

Wrote and directed the development and publication of classroom instructional videos and other resources to support the rollout of the Common Core State Standards. Managed the design, development, and publication of a website and its content to inform all stakeholders of the newly adopted Common Core State Standards.  

Administered a Moodle system and managed online professional learning processes and training.  Lead the development and publication of various eLearning modules and other resources to support professional learning, including video, slideshows, audio, and other vetted resources. Managed the design, development and publication of websites that support professional learning. Lead change management team to support the rollout of a new supervision/evaluation and professional learning management system.

Developed and delivered professional learning of technology applications and hardware for all staff. Planned and supported a digital portfolio initiative consisting of 150 teachers using class sets of student netbooks. Researched latest instructional technology trends in the K-12 educational setting. Provided communications to staff regarding new educational technology developments and resources adopted by the district. Developed of the design, content, and functionality of several SharePoint websites within the Fresno Unified School District.

Taught sixth grade science literacy and provided technology training and support to all staff at Yokomi Elementary school.  Science literacy was taught in a computer lab setting where students used software on a daily basis to construct meaning.  The other half of the day was spent supporting all teachers and staff in utilizing technology to improve instruction.

Collaborated with five schools during a three-year Magnet School grant to implement technology related to their individual programs.  Researched, planned and supported new technology applications and hardware, including interactive whiteboards and A/V control systems for the brand new Yokomi Elementary school. Developed and delivered professional learning on the aforementioned applications and hardware for all staff.

Taught fourth grade students and served on grade-level and site leadership teams. Managed grant purchases, implemented, managed, and provided staff development in technology applications and hardware.

Educational and Instructional Technology

Applied Linguistics

Liberal Studies