Sharon Gerald

900 South Court Street, Ellisville, MS 39402• 601-477-4072• sharon.gerald@jcjc.edu

Profile

Having taught English classes at Jones County Junior College in rural Mississippi since 1996, I'm profoundly aware of the need to address technological literacy issues across the curriculum.  While my writing classes do concentrate primarily on the craft of composition, we also integrate technological challenges into the assignments.  My students will need to compete in a global economy and a world of rapid technological advances.  I firmly believe it is my job to help them prepare for this, and in any class I taught I would work toward helping students learn not only the simple capacity to complete technological tasks but also the mindset necessary to adapt to technological changes and challenges.

Education

Oklahoma State University

PhD, English (Creative Writing and Contemporary Literature), 1996

University of Southern Mississippi

MA, English (20th Century Literature), 1992

BS, English and Radio, Television, Film, 1989

Technological Skills

Podcasting/Screencasting

Familiar with various podcasting/screencasting software, including Audacity, Wimba (for Blackboard), Odeo Studio, GCast, Windows Movie Maker, SlideShare, Seesmic

Web Design/Blogging/Content Management Systems

Web 2.0 Applications

In addition to blogging, am familiar with numerous Web 2.0 tools and their classroom uses.  Have participated in personal/professional interactions on Twitter, Facebook, Ning, Google Groups, Pro Boards, and more.

Work Experience

Jones County Junior College

English Instructor

Professional Activities

2008

• Charter member of textbook committee, authored chapter
  titled "The Net Savvy Researcher"

2008

References

Available upon request