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2005-2006 taught a full slate of technology and Internet sessional courses
for the BU Faculty of Education,
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2004 took a position as Consultant, PR Representative, Editor and Webmaster
for the Internationally-known California entertainment company, Edgar Rice
Burroughs, Inc.,
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2002 I was recruited to take over the Brandon University Faculty of Education
computer department during Sabbatical periods. In my capacity as Assistant
Professor I taught ten sessions of computer-related courses -- all of which
were developed for online access,
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2001-2002 I was employed by Brandon University as a Travelling Professor.
I flew in to Northern Manitoba University classrooms and taught courses
such as: Communications ~ Using Technology and Computers in Education ~
Journalism,
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30-year career as a teacher in a rural high school specializing in English
language arts and communication skills, local geography instruction, social
studies, business computer applications, practical field work experience
supervision, computer lab maintenance, computer integration into all subjects,
adult workshops, and electronic communication skills,
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Birdtail School Division assigned me to make numerous investigative trips
through the US and Canada to research the feasibility of implementing Interactive
Television networks in the Division. I was also commissioned to design
and present a series of presentations to the public, schools, and Board
in which I demonstrated the advantages such a system would offer in Distance
Education,
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I have lived and worked in rural Manitoba for much of my life. This
interest and experience has served me well in education as I have taught
a variety of rural, agriculture, and aboriginal based courses in my 30-year
career as a high school and adult learning teacher in rural Manitoba schools,
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my public relations duties as a specialist in technology and local geography
for our rural School Division have included regular newspaper releases,
media interviews, in-service presentations, public awareness presentations,
articles, curriculum design and implementation, work experience co-ordination,
consultancy chores and board/committee meetings,
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a long association with Brandon University -- from which I have earned
B.Sc. (4 yr Honours), B. Ed. (5 yr.), and M. Ed. Degrees -- has provided
me with expertise in a wide range of subject disciplines, practical experiences,
interpersonal skills, and an understanding of post-secondary procedures,
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a 35-year career as a professional entertainer with international experience
in community involvement, stage presentation, record production, media
promotion, advertising/news release design, journalism, public relations
and all aspects of the media and entertainment business,
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I was commissioned by Brandon University to contribute a chapter for the
university reference text, The Geography of Manitoba: Its Land and People,
University of Manitoba Press. I chose to research and prepare a study of
my hometown, Strathclair, pointing out the importance of communications
and technology to the survival of rural settlements,
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the founding, in 1996, of two Internet companies, ERBzine
and The Eclectic Studio, for which I currently serve as manager,
webmaster, webdesigner, graphics artist, webwriter and online editor. I
have designed, created and maintain over 5,000 Web pages and Web sites
~ write, edit and publish four weekly or monthly online magazines ~ produce
a host of newsletters, as well as overseeing a multitude of volunteer community
booster Web sites which has included the design, research and maintenance
of Web pages specializing in education, business, agriculture, seniors,
health, heritage, tourism, local history, rural economy, etc.
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co-owner/manager of a 265-seat restaurant in downtown Brandon where I was
responsible for staffing, purchasing, promotion, bookkeeping and maintenance
from 1992-2002
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