Jon Knolle’s Résumé

Recent Positions

2001 – Present
Partner, Instructional Design & Technology
LearningChange, Chico, CA

2001 – Present
Part-time Lecturer
Communication Design Department
CSU, Chico, Chico, CA

2001 – 2003
Instructional Technology Consultant

2000 – 2001
Online Operations Coordinator
Distributed Learning Technologies
CSU, Chico
— 2002 Employee of the Year

Education

December 2002
Master of Science in Instructional Technology
California State University, Chico
Graduated with Distinction

• Thesis topic: Identifying the Best Practices for Using HorizonLive to Teach in the Synchronous Online Environment

May 2000
Bachelor of Science in Instructional Technology
California State University, Chico

• Minor: Human Resource Administration
• Minor: Business Administration
• Completed the subject matter preparation program for the Single Subject Credential in Business Education

Publications

Knolle, J.W. (2003). “Effective Teaching With Horizonlive: Translating the Seven Principles to the Synchronous Online Environment ” Manuscript in Preparation.

Knolle, J.W. (2002) “Identifying the Best Practices for Using HorizonLive to Teach in the Synchronous Online Environment,” Master’s Thesis, CA State University, Chico.

Presentations

Knolle, J.W. and Evans, A. (2004) “Creating Web-based Course Content Without Creating Additional Stress.” Technology In Learning & Teaching (TILT) Consortium, Chico, CA

Knolle, J.W. (2002) “Best Practices for Developing and Delivering an Online Course,” CATS 2002 Conference, Fresno, CA

Knolle, J.W. (2002) “Teaching with HorizonLive,” a synchronous online presentation for the TLT Group’s nationwide lecture series on Web–based instruction, Washington D.C.

Knolle, J.W. and Evans, W.M. (2002) “Using HorizonLive to deliver online instruction at CSU, Chico,” a synchronous online presentation for HorizonLive, San Francisco, CA

Knolle, J.W. (2002) “HorizonLive at CSU, Chico,” a two-part synchronous online presentation for the Educause Conference, Long Beach, CA

Knolle, J.W. and Roussell, J.M. (2001) “Investigating the role of the e–learner and instructional design interaction on establishing and maintaining e–motivation,” ASTD PeopleTech Conference, Sacramento, CA

Knolle, J.W. (2001) “Live online instruction with HorizonLive,” Syllabus 2001 Conference, Santa Clara, CA

Knolle, J.W. and Evans, W.M. (2001) “The nuts and bolts of using HorizonLive for online instruction,” a synchronous online presentation for the CATS Conference 2001, Long Beach, CA

Professional Experience

Online Course Design and Development

2001 – 2004
Development of an online course environment to support students in the following classes.

The Following Courses Were Named “Exemplary Online Courses” by The Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching at CA State University, Chico:

• CDES 271: “Performance Analysis”
• CDES 270A: “Intro to Multimedia Design & Development”
• MGMT 129: “Business Communication”

Other Courses Developed:

• CDES 112: “Intro to WWW Design & Development”
• CDES 212: “Advanced WWW Design & Development”
• CDES 219: “WWW Practicum”
• CDES 272: “Design & Development of Instructional Products”
• CDES 382: “Advanced Instructional Design & Development”

2000 – 2003
Faculty consultation and online course development for courses in the Liberal Studies Online Program

2000 – 2003
Faculty consultation and course development for more 40 online courses for the Chico Distance and Online Education program

2001
Development of the template for online courses for Chico Distance and Online Education program. CSU, Chico.

Classroom Teaching Experience

2004 – 2005
CDES 212: “Advanced WWW Design & Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico, Chico, CA

2003 – 2005
CDES 112: “Introduction to WWW Design & Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico

2003 – 2004
CDES 382: “Advanced Instructional Design & Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico

2004
MGMT 129: “Communication in Business,” Management Department, CSU, Chico

2004
CDES 270A: “Introduction to Multimedia Design and Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico

2001 – 2004
CDES 271: “Performance Analysis,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico

2003
CDES 272: “Design & Development of Instructional Products,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico

2001
CDES 270B: “Advanced Multimedia Design and Development,” Communication Design Department, CSU, Chico

IT Technology Trainer

2002
Developed and taught a three day “Teaching with HorizonLive” workshop for instructors at Miami Dade Community College in Miami, FL. Emphasized the best practices for using HorizonLive to teach in the synchronous online environment.

2002 – Present
Workshop Instructor, IT Training, CSU, Chico. “Introduction to Adobe Acrobat”

2001 – 2002
Developed and taught the “Transition to Internet” training series for faculty in the Chico Distance and Online Education program

• “Developing a vision for your online course”
• “Teaching in the live online environment”
• “Orientation to online curriculum and materials”

2001 – 2003
Customized Training Developer and Workshop Instructor

• Technology and Learning Program, CSU, Chico.
• Training for CSU Faculty and TLP clients: "WebCT Online Course Development" series workshops.

2000 – 2003
Developed and taught the “Live Online Orientation Sessions” for students enrolled in distance education courses in the Chico Distance and Online Education program, CSU, Chico.

Multimedia Designer

2001 – 2002
Design and development of experiential education CD–ROM training material for classroom teachers and corporate trainers.

2001
Design and development of Educational multimedia CD–ROM material for Cessna Aircraft Company and the United States Air Force Medical Services.

Recognition

Outstanding Graduate Student
CSU, Chico. Instructional Technology Program – 2002

Employee of the Year
CSU, Chico. Department of Academic Technologies – 2002

Most Valuable Newspaper Staffer Scholarship and Award
Scripps Howard Foundation, Cincinnati, OH – January 2000

Best of Collegiate Design 8
Fourth Place – Informational Graphics – 2000
Third Place – Advertising Section Design – 2000
College Media Review

Best of Collegiate Design 7
First Place – Informational Graphics – 1999
College Media Review

Best Editorial Designer
The Orion – Fall 1998