Experience
Experience
Instructional Designer and Technologist June 2020 - present
Appleton, WI
Support instructors in course modification by providing support for implementing best practices for inclusive pedagogy
Provide information about best practices related to assessment
Assist instructors in identifying the best tools to support their learning goals.
Create and facilitate workshops and other professional development for faculty and staff on topics related to teaching, learning, and technology.
Manage day-to-day administration and support of the college learning management system (Canvas)
Train and support faculty in the use of the college learning management system (Canvas)
Project manage course/assignment development process
Serve on the Inclusive Pedagogy Committee and work with committee members to support the Center for Teaching Excellence and foster a culture of inclusive pedagogical practice across the campus.
Serve on the Assessment Committee to support the Assistant Provost in facilitating program assessment and creating a culture of assessment more broadly. (2023 - present)
Instructional Designer November 2018 - June 2020
Appleton, WI
Support faculty in course design, modification, and assessment of student learning.
Consult with and support cohorts of faculty engaged in course redesign projects.
Provide faculty development workshops on topics such as universal design for learning, other pedagogies, or learning technologies.
Serve on the Inclusive Pedagogy Committee and work with committee members to create and foster a culture of inclusive pedagogical practice across the campus.
Manager of Instructional Technology at Beloit College August 2010 – July 2018
Beloit, WI
Administered and supported the college learning management system (Moodle).
Collaborated with faculty around teaching and learning, assisting them in the use of the learning management system, digital media, and other technology implementation in the classroom.
Supervised development of documentation for classroom spaces and developed documentation for learning management system and GSuite.
Created and facilitated workshops for faculty and staff on topics related to technology, teaching, and learning.
Instructional Technology Intern at The College of Wooster July 2009 - July 2010
Wooster, OH
Supported faculty and students in the implementation of technology.
Provided support for the digital media lab.
Managed student workers.
Technology Intern at Valley Christian Academy Spring Semester 2009
Aurora, OH
Facilitated teacher technology in-service training.
Assisted with the maintenance of the computer lab.
Designed and produced media project in collaboration with the music program.
Music Teacher at Citizens' Academy August 2003 - July 2007
Cleveland, OH
Planned, delivered, and assessed sixteen General Music classes totaling 392 students Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
Auditioned, directed, and managed the forty-three member Citizens' Academy Tiger Choir.
Managed committee of teachers and staff responsible for creating and directing the holiday and seasonal programs.
Defined technical equipment requirements and developed a cost justification to purchase equipment for the academy.
Analyzed instrument, music and teaching-aid needs and develop a budget request for the purchase of those items.
Education
Kent State University M.Ed., Instructional Technology May 2009
Malone College B.S., Music Education May 2000
Presentations and Collaborations
Theisen, R. & Rex, J. (2022, June 1). Creating a More Inclusive Syllabus Workshop. What Works in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Virtual Conference [sponsored by Kenyon College, Ohio Wesleyan University, the Ohio Five Collaborative Grants Program, and Kenyon’s Anti-Racism Resource Fund].
Rex, Jedidiah, “Institute on College Futures Online: Rethinking the Design of Faculty Development,” Educause Learning Initiative Annual Conference, 2018.
Rex, Jedidiah, “Institute on College Futures Online: Teaching the Economics of Higher Education through Adaptive Learning,” Blended Learning in the Liberal Arts Conference, 2017.
http://repository.brynmawr.edu/blended_learning/2017/2017/32
Rex, Jedidiah, “Institute on College Futures Online,” 2016. https://www.acm.edu/professional_development/Grant_Funded_Opportunities/ICF_Online.html
Rex, Jedidiah, “Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork,” LibTech Conference, 2016.
https://digitalcommons.macalester.edu/libtech_conf/2016/sessions/23/
Certifications and Training
Applying the Quality Matters Rubric (APPQMR)
Introduction to Open Education Resources, Library Juice Academy 2018
Hearing Loop - Level 1 Certified, Listen Technologies Corporation 2015
Copyright for Educators & Librarians, Duke University 2014
Organizations
Steering Committee, Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project. 2016 - 2018
Member, Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project. 2011 - 2018
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