Curriculum Vitae
 

William Warrick

 

Home Address
9400 Oakley Court
Fredericksburg, VA
22407
(540) 785-7440

Office Address
Graduate School of Education MSN 5D6
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-4535
fax: 993-2722

E-mail:

Academic Background

2005

Ph. D.
Major: Instructional Technology
Minor: Curriculum and Instruction
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
Dissertation Topic:
The Learner And The Expert Mentor, Learners And A Facilitator, Peer Facilitated Learning: A Comparison Of Three Online Learning Designs.

1999 M. Ed.
Major: Instructional Technology
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
1979 B.S. Ed.
Major: Elementary Education
Concentrations: Math and Spanish
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, Pennsylvania

Experience
2006 - present

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Responsible for teacher training in all aspects of technology hardware and software; coaching and modelling the appropriate and effective use of Instructional Technology in the curriculum.

2001 - present Assistant Professor / Instructional Faculty
George Mason University Fairfax, Va
Responsible for preparing and teaching graduate-level classes in the Integrating Technology in Schools (ITS - Master's Degree Cohort) Program - including numerous on-line courses and web-based learning experiences
1994 - 2001

Coordinator of Instructional Technology
Stafford County Public Schools, Stafford, Virginia
Responsible for the implementation of Instructional Technology in rapidly growing and changing K-12 environment
- Developed and implemented short- and long-term technology plans
- Managed dual-platform environment (Macintosh and Windows)
- Participated in the design, evaluation, and implementation of networking infrastructure
Promoted community awareness of technology in schools through annual “Tech Fest” showcase
Trained and supervised 22, school-based, Computer Technician/Trainers
Designed, created, and administered instructional technology staff development program for principals and central office administrators
Designed and implemented Stafford County's Technology Lead Teacher program
- Coordinated the initial training of 150 Technology Lead Teachers.
- Administered the implementation of training and technology certification (TSIP) of over 2000 licensed staff
Initiated data collection and analysis projects
Developed School Board policies related to technology
Created Stafford County Public Schools' Web Page Publishing Guidelines

1997 - 2001

Adjunct Instructor
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Integration of Technology in Schools Master's Degree Program
EDIT 561 - Teaching with Telecommunications; EDIT 562 - Teaching with Databases; EDIT 563 - Teaching with Graphics; EDIT 564 - Teaching with TV/Video; EDIT 565 - Educational Software; EDIT 566 - Teaching with Hypermedia/Multimedia; EDCI 716 - Principals of Integration; EDIT 711 - Teaching with Technology I; EDIT 797 - Web-Based Learning; EDIT 567 - Teaching with Desktop Publishing

1997 - 2001

Lecturer
James Monroe Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, VA
ITEC 0902 - Introduction to the Internet for Educators; ITEC 0906 - Implementing Technology Into Instructional Programs; ITEC 501 - Educational Technologies

2000 - present

Participated in the design and implementation of Online Teacher Certification Program - Graduate School of Education, George Mason University

Summer 2000

Faculty
Achieving in Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) Program - Virginia Space Grant Consortium/Cooperating Hampton Roads Organizations for Minorities in Engineering (CHROME)

1995 - 2001

Instructor
Virginia Space Grant Consortium
- Provided Internet training in various locations in Virginia
- Provided training in Technology Integration in the classroom

1994 - 1996

Instructor
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
- Summer staff development program
- Internet, Va-PEN, AppleWorks word processing, database, spreadsheet applications

1984 - 1994

Teacher
Stafford County Public Schools - Stafford, VA
- taught fifth and sixth grade Math, Social Studies, Science

1979 - 1984 Teacher
Tyler County Public Schools - Middlebourne, WV
- taught fifth grade - all subjects

Consulting Experience

2007 - 2008

Primary Education Project (USAID/AED) Macedonia; International Consultant

2005 - 2006 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics; Pilot Lesson Study Course Consultant
2005

National Science Foundation: SBIR/STTR Phase II Education, HLC, & Assistive Technologies Panel - Technical Ad Hoc Reviewer

2003 Identifying The Learning Needs of Site-based Technology Resource Specialists: A Delphi Study
Study Commissioned by North TIER Consortium of school districts
1997

Mary Washington College
- designed and taught teacher certification course, "Introduction to the Internet for Educators"

1996

Virginia Society for Technology in Education
- authored Telecomputing Tools portion of Internet "Train the Trainer" program

1995

Spotsylvania County Public Schools
"Teaching in the One Computer Classroom"


Administrative Accomplishments

2003 - 2004 Project Manager, The Online Academy - Virtual High School Project
Liason between design team and content experts; George Mason University
2002 Design Team - Online Mentoring Course, George Mason University
2001- - 2002 Design Team - Integrating Technology in Schools Online Certificate Program (ITSOLC)- Online certification course for teachers, George Mason University
2000 Designed, created, and administered Instructional Technology staff development program for Principals and Central Office administrators, Stafford County Public Schools
1999 Designed and implemented Stafford County's Technology Lead Teacher program.
- coordinated the initial training of 150 Technology Lead Teachers
- coordinated the implementation of subsequent training and technology certification of over 2000 licensed staff

1998 Created Stafford County Public Schools' Software Review and Adoption Policy
1998 Co-founded Piedmont Instructional Technology Consortium
1997 - 2001 Designed, published, and maintain Stafford County Public Schools' web site
1994 - 2001 Supervised and trained 23, school-based, Computer Technician/Trainers
1996 Chaired committee and was principle author of Stafford County Public Schools' Internet and Computer Acceptable Use Agreement
1996 Created Stafford County Public Schools' Web Page Publishing Guidelines

Publications

Warrick, W., Nikoloski, P., Ivanoski, V., (in press). Primary Education Project in Macedonia: A Case Study. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, ED- MEDIA. Vienna, Austria.

 
Warrick, W. and Hathaway, D. (2006).The Effects of Gender Grouping in Online Collaborative Groups. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Norfolk, VA: AACE.
 

Warrick, W., (2005).The Learner And The Expert Mentor, Learners And A Facilitator, Peer Facilitated Learning: A Comparison Of Three Online Learning Designs. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Norfolk, VA: AACE.

 

Warrick, W., Connors, S, Norton, P. (2004). E-mail, discussion boards, and synchronous chat: Comparing three modes of online collaboration. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (2732-2738). Norfolk, VA: AACE.

 

Warrick W., Connors, S. and Norton, P. (2003). Learning to mentor: Assessing an online mentor education course. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Charlottesville (2252 – 2255). Norfolk, VA: AACE.

 

Norton, P. and Warrick W. (2002). Graduate instruction combining online, on-site, and face-to-face: A Study. Proceedings of the Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education (881-885). Charlottesville, VA: AACE.

 

Warrick, William R. (1998). Implementation responding to student and teacher needs, Journal of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, 13 (1) 12-15

Warrick, William R. (1997) Is PEN doomed by the web?, Journal of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, 12 (1) 7

 

Warrick, William R. & Cook, T. (1996) Lessons learned, Tips for drafting an Acceptable Use Policy, Journal of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education, 10 (4) 6-9

 

Conference Presentations

2006 The Effects of Gender Grouping in Online Collaborative Groups. - Paper Presentation, SITE Conference, Orlando, Florida 2006
2005 The Learner And The Expert Mentor, Learners And A Facilitator, Peer Facilitated Learning: A Comparison Of Three Online Learning Designs. - Paper Presentation, SITE Conference, Pheonix, Arizona 2005
2004

E-mail, Discussion Boards, and Synchronous Chat: Comparing Three Modes of Online Collaboration - Paper Presentation, SITE Conference, Atlanta, Georgia 2004

2003

Learning to Mentor: Assessing an Online Mentor Education Course - Paper Presentation, SITE Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico 2003

2002

Graduate Instruction Combining Online, On-Site, and Face-to-Face: A Study - Paper Presentation, SITE Conference, Nashville, TN - March 2002

2002

Virginia Society for Technology in Education State Conference, Roanoke, VA
"Dabbling in Databases"

2001

Virginia Society for Technology in Education State Conference, Norfolk, VA
"Using Technology to Solve Authentic Problems"
"Fill in the Blanks - Using Templates in the Classroom"

2000

Virginia Society for Technology in Education State Conference, Roanoke, VA
"Taxonomy and Technology"
"Teachers Teaching Teachers"

1999

Virginia Department of Education Educational Technology Leadership Conference, Roanoke, VA
"Teachers Teaching Teachers"

1998

Virginia Society for Technology in Education State Conference, Roanoke, VA
"Technology...Is More Better?"
"Creating Virtual Reality Objects for the Web"
 

1998

Institute For Connecting Science Research to the Classroom, Teaching Inquiry with the Latest Technology (TILT), Roanoke, VA
"Web Resources for Math and Science Teachers"

1996

Virginia Society for Technology in Education State Conference, Roanoke, VA
"Present it with Persuasion"

Lead Teacher Summer Institute, George Mason University
"The Educator's Guide to the Internet"

1995

Virginia Society for Technology in Education State Conference, Wintergreen, VA
"Caught in the Web"

Virginia Educational Media Association State Conference, Mary Washington College
"Introduction to Virginia's Public Education Network"


Affiliations/Memberships

2003 - present

Phi Delta Kappa

1998 - present

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development

1990 - present

Virginia Society for Technology in Education
- Board of Directors (1998- 2000)

1984 - present

Virginia Education Association/NEA

1984 - 2001 Stafford Education Association
- President (1987 - 1989)
- Vice-President (1986 - 1987, 1993 - 1994)

Awards/Recognitions

2004

Lois Hendrickson Dissertation Fellowship
Annual fellowship awarded to a doctoral student who meets all the criteria for a dissertation fellowship and shows special promise of preparing an outstanding dissertation.