SONIA CHAIDEZ
Education Technology Leadership | Faculty Development | Digital Learning Initiatives | Libraries
schaidez@whittier.edu • office: 562.907.4235 • soniachaidez.com • ctl.whittier.domains
EXPERIENCE
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Senior Instructional Technologist, Center for Teaching and Learning
Whittier College Whittier, CA 2008 to Present
Hispanic Serving Institutions Grant Coordinator, University Library
California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA 2006 to 2008
Media Production Specialist, Department of Instructional Technology and Academic Computing
California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA 1998 to 2006
Master of Arts, History, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 2004
Coursework focus: using digital media tools to do historical analysis
Bachelor of Science, Communication, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, 1998
Coursework focus: telecommunications, broadcast journalism
Spanish: read, write, translate
Defining Inclusive Teaching at a Small Liberal Arts College by Adapting the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project for Multiple Audiences. ISTP Facilitator Conference, Boston University, MA, May 30, 2024 with Paige Sturley.
Tell Me Your Story: Building Engagement and Inclusion in Online and Hybrid Courses with Digital Storytelling Methods. Online Learning Consortium Innovate Conference, Nashville, TN, April 20, 2023 with Stephanie Carmona. Awarded Best-in-Track by attendees. Encore webinar presented on August 24, 2023.
Campus Conversations on Scholarly Communications: Creating an Open Educational Resources Learning Community. Presenter via Webinar. June 9, 2020.
“Digital Storytelling: Story Work for Urgent Times” by Joe Lambert and Brook Hessler
Book chapter contributor on digital storytelling in education. March 2020.
“Building a Community Learning Laboratory with Digital Storytelling; Multilingual & Intergenerational”
“Strategies & Pedagogies for Digital Storytelling in the Higher Education Classroom” (invited speaker)
9th International Digital Storytelling Conference, Loughborough University, UK, March 2020
with Stephanie Carmona. Moved online due to pandemic.
“Everyone Has a Story: How to Listen Deeply and Tell Stories in Your Community”
American Library Association Annual Conference, Washington D.C., June 23, 2019
with Joe Lambert (StoryCenter) and Nicole Schulert (Whittier Public Library).
“Building a Community Learning Laboratory Through Digital Initiatives”
Digital Initiatives Symposium, University of San Diego, CA, April 30, 2019
with Stephanie Carmona.
“Digital Literacy & Media Making for Communities: Preserving Family Histories”
Whittier Area Literacy Council, Whittier, CA, February 20, 2019.
“Integrating Digital Storytelling into Education Programs”
Faculty Development Workshop, Palomar Community College, CA, January 25, 2018.
“Implementation Stories: Successes and Struggles in Digital Programming”
Modern Languages Association, New York City, January 4, 2018.
“Digital Literacy for Parents” Keynote Speaker
Whittier City School District Parent Academy, Whittier, CA, January 21, 2017.
“Digital Storytelling: The Vehicle to Build 21st Century Literacy Skills”
Relato Digital Storytelling International Conference
University of Valencia, Spain, March 21, 2012.
National Institute for Technology in Liberal Education (NITLE),
Depauw University, Greencastle, IN, June 21, 2010.
“Managing Collaborations and Creating Solutions: IT, Librarians, and Student Judicial Affairs Jointly Addressing Academic Integrity Issues”
Educause Regional Conference, San Francisco, CA, April 15, 2009.
“E-Information Literacy for First Year Students”
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Conference
Chicago, IL, October 22, 2007.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA, April 26, 2002.
•Wearable Technologies, 2017
•Models for Digital Humanities at Liberal Arts Colleges, 2015
•Augmented Reality, 2014
SELECT DIGITAL TOOLS PROFICIENCY ________________________________________________________________________________________
•WordPress •Moodle •WeVideo •FinalCut Pro •Adobe Creative Suite •Audacity •Camtasia •VoiceThread •Google Maps •Esri Story Maps •ArcGIS Online •LayAR •TimelineJS
"We Don’t Play Golf Here" (2008)
Camera, Editor
Documentary focusing on globalization and environmental issues in Mexico.
Co-filmmaker credit with Saul Landau
Awards: Roxie Award for Best Activist Video, 2008
Smogdance Film Festival Audience Award, 2009
"Syria: Between Iraq and a Hard Place" (2003)
Camera, Editor
Documentary covering politics in the Middle East along with historical, cultural, and women’s issues in Syria.
Co-filmmaker credit with Saul Landau and Farrah Hassen
"Iraq: Voices from the Streets" (2002)
Camera, Editor
Documents a U.S. Congressional visit to Iraq in September 2002 amidst the impending war. Co-filmmaker credit with Saul Landau
"Cuba Today: A Student Journey" (2000)
Camera, Editor
Video journal documenting an academic exchange trip to Havana, Cuba
in June 2000.
"Maquila: A Tale of Two Mexicos" (2000)
Camera, Editor
Documentary exploring corporate globalization issues in Mexico as told by maquiladora officials, women factory workers and the EZLN's Subcomandante Marcos.
Co-filmmaker credit with Saul Landau
Awards: WorldFest Houston Bronze Award for Short Subject Film and Video
Cine Sin-Fin East Los Angeles Chicano/a Film Festival Award for Best Documentary Smogdance Film Festival Award for Best U.S. Made Spanish Language Film
"Nader” (2000)
Camera, Editor
Ralph Nader’s campaign spots for public television during the 2000 presidential election.
“East Los Angeles Classic Theater” Public Service Announcement (2000)
Camera, Editor
For air on Los Angeles based ABC stations featuring actor Tony Plana.
“Five Days in March” (1999)
Camera
Documentary directed by Academy Award winning cinematographer
Haskell Wexler featuring Cuban and American musicians at the Music Bridges Concert in Havana, Cuba in March 1999.
Camera credit for “Who Needs Sleep?” (2006) A film by Haskell Wexler
“The Hague Appeal for Peace” (1999)
Camera
Documentary on a world affairs and disarmament conference held in The Hague, Netherlands featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Queen Noor of Jordan and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
“Same River Twice: A Telenovela” (1998-2000)
Camera, Screenwriter, Editor
Serial drama addressing social issues facing communities in suburban Los Angeles.
Episode 1 “Do It Pomona Style” won Inland California Filmmakers Award at Smogdance Film Festival 1999
Episode 2 “Life Is Good” won Inland California Filmmakers Award at Smogdance Film Festival 2000
“Life Ain’t No Crystal Stair” (1999)
Camera, Editor
An 18-minute dramatic film designed to stimulate dialogue by exploring stereotypes and misconceptions about different ethnic groups. Written by Renford Reese, featuring actor Romany Malco.
“Hot Talk with Saul Landau” (1997-2003)
Technical Director, Editor
Weekly half-hour commentaries for Pacifica Public Radio and WorldLink TV.
“FutureWatch On-Air/On-line” (1997-2000)
Reporter, Camera
Academic programming on health, science and technology in partnership with Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA.
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