PhD in Curriculum & Learning Technologies, ABD May 2011
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Dissertation Title: The relationship of social presence and teaching presence to advanced knowledge construction in asynchronous text-based discussions
Advisor: Dr. David Rutledge
Specialization: Multimedia Studies, Distance Education, Design Education
MA in Curriculum & Learning Technologies May 2005
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Specialization: Art Education, Distance Education
BFA in Photography and Graphic DesignMay 2003
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division2005 - Present
Web & interactive media department, Pittsburgh PA
Adjunct Faculty (online)
Instructional Methodology: Student / Learner Centered, Problem-Based
Course Load: 12-16 courses / 3 credits annually by academic quarter
Undergraduate courses taught
- Information Design
- Screen Design and Graphics
- Interactive Authoring I
- Computer Based Training I
- Writing for Multimedia
Dona Ana Community College2008 - Present
Business & Information systems division, Las Cruces, NM
Part-Time Faculty (online)
Instructional Methodology: Student / Learner Centered, Problem-Based
Course Load: 4 courses / 3 credits annually by academic semester
Undergraduate courses taught
- Business & Technical Communications
The Center for Suborbital Excellence 2005
Physical science laboratory, Las Cruces, NM
21st Century Aerospace
Secondary Education Instructor
Taught middle and high school science research and experiments.
Las Cruces Catholic Schools - Holy Cross Campus2004
Las Cruces, NM
Teacher / Librarian
Duties included:
- Primary librarian
- Grades 1st - 8th library studies teacher
- Pre-K art teacher
- Advanced literacy program director, grades 1st - 8th
Kent Hall Museum2004
New Mexico State University
Saturday Family Outreach Program, Las Cruces, NM
Volunteer Teacher
Taught elementary education level multicultural arts and crafts.
Meliscor Designs2005 - present
Las Cruces, NM
Owner / Designer
- Established design company providing print and digital design work on freelance and contract basis.
- Established state-wide contracts.
- Revenue and company growth increased by 300% in 2 years.
- Originally established in 2000 under a different name focusing on freelance projects from 2000 - 2008
The Center for Learning and Professional Development 2006 - present
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Instructional Technology Specialist II
iTunes U Administrator
- Faculty mentor and second tier support for university distance based instruction
- Analysis and review of innovative instructional technology systems
- In house graphic + web designer and multimedia developer
- Provide professional staff development workshops and academic lectures
- iTunes U system administration
Blackboard Inc.2009
Online + National Harbor, MD
Exemplary Course Program Reviewer
Review and judge for faculty submitted online courses from Canada and the USA for quality and excellence as a model of online education.
Physical Science Laboratory2005 - 2006
Information sciences department
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Curriculum Developer, Research Assistant
- 1st level security clearance
- Developed interactive instructional content for grant-funded government reconnaissance programs
- Researched use of digital metadata and taxonomies in Navy radar analysis training and development
Image Arts Etc.2003 - 2005
Las Cruces, NM
Senior Designer / Project Manager
- Senior graphic designer for print and digital media
- Art reproduction
- Project manager for all design based work
R.L. Golden Particle Astrophysics Laboratory2000 - 2005
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM
Administrative Assistant / Research Assistant
- Lead administrative assistant
- In house graphic + web designer
- Research assistant for infrared photographic and aerial video experiments on particle astrophysics
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division
Web & interactive media department, Pittsburgh PA
Curriculum Committee for Screen Design and Graphics 2009 - Present
Curriculum Committee for Interactive Authoring I 2009 - 2010
Curriculum Committee for Writing for Multimedia 2009 - 2010
Final Exit Portfolio Critique & Review 2008 - Present
The Center for Learning & Professional Development
New Mexico state university, las cruces, NM
iTunes U Developer for NMSU2006 - Present
Senior Marketing + Designer for "Technology Day at NMSU" 2007 - 2008
Lead Program Developer "PITAL" 2008 - 2010
Faculty Mentor "PITAL" 2008 - 2010
Senior Marketing + Designer for "ITAL" 2007 - 2010
Curriculum Committee for "ITAL" 2010
The Graduate School
New Mexico state university, las cruces, NM
Graduate Student Ambassador 2004 - 2005
Recruitment Coordinator 2004 - 2005
Pre-Freshman Engineering Program
College of Engineering, New Mexico state university, las cruces, NM
Video Documentarian 2001 - 2002
2010
Chavira, M. & Lalla, S. (December, 2010). Ready, Set, Connect Online. The Teaching Academy, NMSU. Synchronous Delivery. [WEBINAR]
Chavira, M. & Lalla, S. (November, 2010). Ready, Set, Connect Online. The Teaching Academy, NMSU. [PUBLIC LECTURE]
Chavira, M. (July, 2010). Quality Matters: A look into Instructional Course Design. Institute for Technology Assisted Learning (ITAL) 2010. [LECTURE]
Chavira, M. (Summer 2010). Introduction to Video Editing. Institute for Technology Assisted Learning (ITAL) 2010. [WORKSHOP]
Chavira, M. (Summer 2010). Digital Image Editing. Institute for Technology Assisted Learning (ITAL) 2010. [WORKSHOP]
Chavira, M. & Lalla, S. (June, 2010). Quality Matters: Bringing it all together. Institute for Technology Assisted Learning (ITAL) 2010. [LECTURE]
Chavira, M. & Lalla, S. (April, 2010). Quality Matters: Bringing it all together. Grants, NM. [INVITED LECTURE]
Chavira, M. & Lalla, S. (March, 2010). Quality Matters: Bringing it all together. The Teaching Academy, NMSU. [LECTURE]
2009
Chavira, M. (Summer 2009). Digital Image Editing. Institute for Technology Assisted Learning (ITAL) 2009. [WORKSHOP]
Chavira, M. (Summer 2009). Podcasting Basics. Institute for Technology Assisted Learning (ITAL) 2009. [WORKSHOP]
2007
Chavira, M. (2007). Täglich Kitsch: A postmodern occurrence. Rhetoric of the Everyday: a symposium on cultural theory and popular culture. Las Cruces, NM
[PUBLIC LECTURE]
Chavira, M. (2007). Digital Storytelling. (5 sessions) The Center for Learning & Professional Development, NMSU. [WORKSHOP]
Chavira, M. (2007). Audio Podcasting. (5 sessions) The Center for Learning & Professional Development, NMSU. [WORKSHOP]
2006
Chavira, M. (2006). Emerging Technologies: Podcasting, ACANS Technology Summit. Las Cruces, NM [INVITED LECTURE]
Chavira, M. (2011). The relationship of social presence and teaching presence to advanced knowledge construction in asynchronous text-based discussions. (Doctoral Dissertation).
Stewart, M.F.; D'Angiulli, A.; Rutledge, D.; and Chavira, M. (2011). The development of new media literacy and instruction: A review of risks, challenges and opportunities for K-12 students. In Eurvine Williams. Critical Issues in Literacy Pedagogy: Notes from the Trenches. (in press)
Chavira, M. (2010) Design vs design. (in preparation)
Identity + Branding
NM Green Chamber of Commerce, 2010
Southwestern NM Green Chamber of Commerce, 2010
Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce, 2010
Think Local First Las Cruces, 2010
ACTion Program Animals, 2010
The Center for Learning & Professional Development, 2009
DiMatteo Farms, 2007
Spatini, 2006
University Family Dental, 2006
The Writing Center, 2004
Event materials for ITAL 2010 – invitations, program, manuals, wiki Summer 2010
The Center for Learning and Processional Development, brochure 2009-2010
NM Green Chamber of Commerce Brochure, 2010
Southwestern NM Green Chamber of Commerce Brochure, 2010
Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce Brochure, 2010
Think Local First Las Cruces Prospectus & Fact Sheet, 2010
Event materials for ITAL 2009 – invitations, program, manuals, Summer 2009
ICT Training Services Brochure and Bookmark, 2007-2009
Event materials for ITAL 2008 – invitations, program, manuals, Summer 2008
3rd Annual Technology day poster and print advertisement, 2008
Blackboard CE8 for New & Existing Users, flyer, 2008
Historical Dance, Information Design, 2007
10th Anniversary Event materials for ITAL 2007 – invitations, program, manuals, Summer 2007
Podcasting Plunge, poster, 2007
2nd Annual Technology day poster and print advertisement, 2007
Blackboard CE6 flyer, 2007
The Writing Center, bookmark, 2004
Bachelor of Fine Arts Student Exhibition, poster + catalog, 2003
Women's Islamic Symposium, poster + postcard 2002
Heco a mano, calendar 2002
Web Design + Development
Rio Associates, contract for campaign websites 2008-2010
- Peter wirth
- Elias Barella
- Steve Fishmann
- Sharon Thomas
- Olga Pedroza
- Billy Garrett
- Bill O'Neill
Morning Star UMC, 2010
Coast Video Services, 2009
Integrative Medical Center of New Mexico, 2008
DiMatteo Farms, 2008
ArtsY Galleria of Creativity 2006
ArtsY Galleria of Creativity, contract local artist portfolio's 2006-2007
- Charlotte Geiger
- Cecilia Vigil
- Joan Buchanan
- Philip Van Veen
- Rhett Jabour
- Robert Martin
Training Services, University Website, 2007-2010
Learn.nmsu.edu, portal and resource website, 2009
User Interface Design
iTunes U at NMSU 2007
Center for Learning & Professional Development Calendar of Events, 2010
Digital Marketing
Rio Associates, contract for campaign communications, state-wide NM 2008-2010
- Peter wirth
- Elias Barella
- Steve Fishmann
- Sharon Thomas
- Bill O'Neill
- Nate Cote
- Karen Perez
- Ken Miyagishima
- Joni Gutierrez
- Jack Thomas
Cuestas, two-man exhibit, Aug-September 2003
BFA Student Exhibition May 1-5, 2003
NMSU Student Exhibition March 8-29, 2003
NMSU Student Exhibition Feb 24 – April 8, 2001
Software
Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Dreamweaver, Flash, Director, Captivate), iLife, Audacity, Microsoft Office Suites
Operating Systems (Windows and Macintosh)
Programming Languages (HTML, CSS, Javascript and jQuery, ActionScript, PHP)
