Daniel Downs has extensive experience in education with a focus on technology and mobile application development. He has a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership-Educational Technology from Argosy University and has taught numerous computer science and technology courses at the high school and college level. His areas of research and expertise include project based learning using multimedia/technology and developing mobile application curriculums.
1. Daniel M. Downs
5 South Pine Street
Bradford, MA 01835
(603) 380-3708
Email: danieldownsphotography@gmail.com
Education:
2013 Argosy University - Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Ed.D
Instructional Leadership-Educational Technology
2006 Endicott College Beverly, MA - Masters of Education
2004 Tufts University Medford, MA - Bachelors of Fine Arts
Research interests:
Project Based Leaning and Constructivism with multimedia/technology classroom
instruction. (more)
Employment:
Bunker Hill Community College, Charlestown, Massachusetts
Department of Computer Information Technology
Adjunct Professor December 2011 – Present
Courses Taught:
CIT 101 Computer Essentials
CIT 110 Computer Applications and Concepts
CIT 537 Developing Mobile Applications for Android and iPhone
Responsible for instruction of computer courses using in class instruction and Pearson E-
Learning platform to teach students with a wide range of computer literacy. Courses also
included lecture and lab time for student projects and skill development.
Winchester High School, Winchester, Massachusetts
Department of Educational Technology
Computer Education Teacher August 2008 - Present
Web Design I&II
Courses which introduce and develop students abilities to make websites using
HTML/CSS/Javascript and PHP computer languages. Students also learn how to
use Adobe Photoshop,Dreamweaver,Illustrator and Flash.
Developing Mobile Applications
Course enabling students to learn how to design, develop and test mobile
applications on the IOS and Android devices.
Sports Marketing
Business course introducing students to marketing concepts using the context of
the world of sports. Students investigate how to develop their own product and
develop a plan for real world marketing opportunities using the web, social media
and graphics.
2. Animation I&II
Courses teaching the basics of computer animation, movement and Adobe Flash
software. Students create a portfolio of videos which show their abilities to tell
stories, create graphics and create realistic movement.
Haverhill High School, Haverhill, Massachusetts
Fine Arts Department
Art Teacher August 2007-July 2008
Computer Graphics
Using Adobe Photoshop and project assignments students create idea driven
portfolio based on business concepts and skill lessons. Students
Basic Art
(Course description)
Photography
(Course description)
Haverhill Public Schools, Haverhill, Massachusetts
Department of Special Education
Itinerant Art Teacher August 2006 – July 2007
Special Needs Art Classes (K-8)
(Course description)
EDUCATION CONSULTATIONS:
Curriculum Development for Bunker Hill Community College- Certificate in
Mobile Application Development Chosen to write curriculum for Certificate in Mobile
Development program at institution. Currently includes two separate tracks(IOS,Android)
and total of 6 courses.
Technology Curriculum Development Consultation-Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, Massachusetts August 2012
Provided week long training and curriculum development training in mobile application
curriculum for staff of the Technology Department of the Springfield Public Schools.
Technology Curriculum Consultation –St. Thomas Aquinas High School Dover,NH
January 2012
Met with Technology leadership team and helped them develop strategies for integrating
mobile applications into their curriculum.
GRADUATE LEVEL TEACHING:
Developing A Mobile Applications Curriculum For Educators Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts
Digital Photography for Teachers Professional Development Course Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts
3. LEADERSHIP TRAINING:
MassCUE Leadership Training for Technology Directors
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Articles Under Review or In Preparation:
Doctoral student with coursework completed. Anticipated research involves students in
Project Based Learning curriculum using technology.
Manuals:
Teachers guide to developing mobile apps. & curriculum
Invited Presentations:
Linux Northeast 2013 Presenting “Benefits of Android Development Using Linux”
Harvard University
Boston Tech Forum Led educator roundtable on the topic ”Students Developing Mobile
Applications”
Burlington,Massachusetts
EDCO Learning Collaborative
Workshop Presentations:
Bunker Hill Community College Summer Career Days 2012
MassCUE Power Up To Learning 2012 “Developing A Mobile Applications
Curriculum”
Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Massachusetts
MassCUE Leadership Conference “Leadership Strategies To A Mobile Curriculum”
Holy Cross College Worcester, Massachusetts
Research Activities:
Doctoral Research PBL w/Multimedia
Developed “Mobile Application Curriculum using Flash CS 5.5”
Article Reviews for Journals and Proposal Reviews for Professional Conferences:
Awards and Honors:
Teacher/Staff Tribute 2008/2009 The Winchester Foundation For Educational
Excellence Celebrating Innovation & Excellence
Teacher/Staff Tribute 2010/2012 The Winchester Foundation For Educational Excellence
Celebrating Innovation & Excellence
Professional Service Activities:
Club Advisor for Harvard Model Congress and Sachem Stock Exchange
4. Head Coach Varsity Ultimate Frisbee Team
Member Of "Focus On The Future" District Steering Committee
Member of District Curriculum & Technology Team
Webmaster for district website(maintained teacher and administrative web pages)
Professional Affiliations:
BATEC
Member MASS CUE(Massachusetts Computer Using Educators)
Bunker Hill Community College
Endicott College
Computer Languages: HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, Actionscript 3.0
Software: Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver, Illustrator
Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google Docs
Art Teacher
Haverhill High School Haverhill, MA Sep '06 - Aug '08
Basic Art (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture)
Photography I (Camera functions, film development and processing, black and white
Processing)
Graphic Design (Photoshop, Design concepts, advertising)
Software: Photoshop
Skills: Black & White film processing, Portrait & Figure Drawing
Haverhill Teacher Professional Development: Instructor for "Digital Photography for
Teachers" course. College credit offered through Endicott College Beverly, Ma.
Arts & Learning Curriculum Design, Technology, Graphic Arts, Music, Writing, Research Methods