Resume
Gary Bartanus, MET, B.ED.
Master of Educational Technology (MET) – Excelling at Adult Education Initiatives
SPECIALTIES
Change Management, Instructional Design, eLearning Authoring, Multimedia Production, Project Management, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Interactive Video, Formative Assessment, Educational Consulting, Communication, Collaboration, Learning Analytics, Mobile Learning, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning Principles, and Curriculum Development
Professional Experience
2018 - 2022
2018 - 2022
Learning and Development Advisor
FIRST WEST CREDIT UNION, Langley, BC
Revitalized online learning solutions by focusing on change management and integrating multimedia content, modern pedagogy, and interactive media. Developed transformative educational content and achieved continuous improvement by undertaking self-motivated professional development and collaborating with colleagues and SMEs across corporate teams
- Developed an acclaimed course, earning national recognition from the Canadian Credit Union Association, boasting a 98.6% completion rate by transforming "potentially dry material" into engaging content, as praised by Thrive Magazine
- Partnered with SMEs and business stakeholders to assess needs and co-create dynamic learning strategies consistent with adult learning principles and student-centered curriculum development
- Leveraged 10+ years of adult teaching experience to inform critical decisions and prioritize tasks in training and development projects that were consistent with the L&D Team's learning strategy
- Created compelling microlearning content, interactive media, video tutorials, and support tools to enhance organizational learning and corporate learning culture in digital literacy, knowledge sharing, collaborating, and teamwork
- Designed and implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) focused courses/modules for online and in-person instruction, fostering learner empowerment and proactive engagement in education
- Utilized Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, and other content design software to develop secure, inclusive, interactive, immersive, and positive online learning experiences for employees
- Co-facilitated several iterations of First West Virtual Orientation, a synchronous onboarding course for new hires
- Maintained an up-to-date, cutting-edge understanding of learning experience design with emerging trends in generative AI and online MakerSpaces by networking and actively engaging with experts in the field
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
Instructional Designer (contract) – Centre for Teaching & Educational Technologies (CTET)
ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY (RRU), Victoria, BC
Managed a portfolio of course design projects, working with learning technologists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), faculty, and staff to design, develop, and deliver blended, online, and in-person courses
- Aligned course content and activities with prescribed learning objectives by developing collaborative partnerships with professors, SMEs, and key stakeholders
- Explored and demonstrated innovative technologies to enhance learner experiences and better meet client needs
- Delivered asynchronous e-learning and facilitated synchronous virtual classrooms for faculty and staff on interactive video technologies, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, and the Moodle Learning Management System
- Created training videos, learning aids, and other deliverables for the Foundations in Innovation and Technology (FiiT) program of the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC)
- Designed social learning experiences in areas such as crisis management, environmental sustainability, and teamwork
2010 - 2017
2010 - 2017
Blended Learning Designer / English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Instructor
HANYANG UNIVERSITY (HYU), Seoul, South Korea
Managed a dual portfolio of EFL instruction and blended (hybrid) learning curriculum development while advocating for the advancement of digital/media literacy. Recipient of multiple teaching excellence awards
- Designed the university's inaugural blended multimedia writing course, incorporating video storytelling, blogging, and internet security. Students relished the project-based structure, group engagement, peer evaluation, collaboration, and social learning
- Developed companion websites and cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) for traditional classroom courses
- Implemented adult learning theory and peer assessment strategies to unlock student potential, fostering authentic collaboration and promoting equitable user experiences
- Initiated innovative EFL teaching methods that included using video to provide feedback for oral presentations and writing, creating real-life learning opportunities, and inspiring learners to develop digital and media literacy for the 21st century
Education
- UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Faculty of Education, Vancouver, BC
Master of Educational Technology (MET) – GPA: 92.9% (A+)
Interest areas: interactive media, blended learning, project-based learning, adult learning theory, media literacy - UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, ESOL Examinations, Cambridge, UK
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) – Total Hours: 135
The CELTA is the most globally recognized English teaching qualification - UNION COLLEGE, Lincoln, NE, USA
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Honours
Major: Secondary Education | Specialization: English
Relevant Accomplishments
Instructional Design:
- Generated microlearning content in various formats, including self-paced e-learning, interactive videos, blogs, job aids, podcasts, and infographics
- Employed appropriate design models (Online Collaborative Learning, ADDIE, Agile, Reverse) to optimize outcomes across diverse learning contexts
- Applied engaging storytelling techniques, such as branching scenarios, animation, interactive media, and gamification
Multimedia Production:
- Utilized storyboarding, scripting, lighting, backdrops, videoing, and editing for tutorial, explainer, interview, and demo videos
- Enriched e-learning courses with green screen (chroma key) video simulations, professional sound editing, and emerging generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Synthesia, and DALL·E 2
- Employed advanced video and sound editing techniques to create captivating, engaging, and informative content
Awards and Recognition
- Learning Excellence Award for 2022, Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA)
- Teaching Excellence Awards, Hanyang University (2013, 2015, 2016)
- Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship — for ranking as top student, with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.000, in the first year Education class, Canadian University / Union College (1992)
Conference Participation and Public Speaking
- Attended Take Your Videos to the Next Level, an online TechSmith Level Up Digital Event, 2022
- Completed Accessibility in Online Workplace Learning webinar as part of an online Articulate 360 Training, 2022
- Participated in the Global Summit & EdTech Expo and I4PL Conference, Toronto, ON, 2019
- Participated in the Canadian eLearning Conference, Toronto, ON, 2019
- Attended Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) Conference, Vancouver, BC, 2019
- Presented at Digital Media in Education, 15th Annual UBC Okanagan Learning Conference, Kelowna, BC, 2019
Technical Skills
| eLearning Authoring and Design | Project Management and Collaboration | Multimedia Production and Design |
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Professional Development and Community Engagement
- Completed Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW), Facilitator Development Online (FDO), Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW), and Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) for enhanced instructional capabilities
- Active Educause member: Furthering higher education through cutting-edge technology adoption
- Committed ADEETP member: Advancing distance education and edtech through ongoing professional growth
- Certified Coordinator, Nedley Health’s Optimize Your Brain™ program – a 6-week course focused on augmenting intellectual and emotional intelligence
- Active volunteer in web development, video production, and digital streaming roles for local church and non-profit groups
Gary Bartanus, MET, B.ED.
Master of Educational Technology (MET) – Excelling at Adult Education Initiatives
SPECIALTIES
Change Management, Instructional Design, eLearning Authoring, Multimedia Production, Project Management, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Interactive Video, Formative Assessment, Educational Consulting, Communication, Collaboration, Learning Analytics, Mobile Learning, Instructional Technology, Adult Learning Principles, and Curriculum Development
Professional Experience
2018 - 2022
2018 - 2022
Learning and Development Advisor
FIRST WEST CREDIT UNION, Langley, BC
Revitalized online learning solutions by focusing on change management and integrating multimedia content, modern pedagogy, and interactive media. Developed transformative educational content and achieved continuous improvement by undertaking self-motivated professional development and collaborating with colleagues and SMEs across corporate teams.
- Developed an acclaimed course, earning national recognition from the Canadian Credit Union Association, boasting a 98.6% completion rate by transforming "potentially dry material" into engaging content, as praised by Thrive Magazine
- Partnered with SMEs and business stakeholders to assess needs and co-create dynamic learning strategies consistent with adult learning principles and student-centered curriculum development
- Leveraged 10+ years of adult teaching experience to inform critical decisions and prioritize tasks in training and development projects that were consistent with the L&D Team's learning strategy
- Created compelling microlearning content, interactive media, video tutorials, and support tools to enhance organizational learning and corporate learning culture in digital literacy, knowledge sharing, collaborating, and teamwork
- Designed and implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused courses/modules for online and in-person instruction, fostering learner empowerment and proactive engagement in education
- Utilized Articulate Storyline 360, Rise 360, and other content design software to develop secure, inclusive, interactive, immersive, and positive online learning experiences for employees
- Co-facilitated several iterations of First West Virtual Orientation, a synchronous onboarding course for new hires
- Maintained an up-to-date, cutting-edge understanding of learning experience design with emerging trends in generative AI and online MakerSpaces by networking and actively engaging with experts in the field
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018
Instructional Designer (Contract)
ROYAL ROADS UNIVERSITY (RRU), Victoria, BC
Managed a portfolio of course design projects, working with learning technologists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), faculty, and staff to design, develop, and deliver blended, online, and in-person courses.
- Aligned course content and activities with prescribed learning objectives by developing collaborative partnerships with professors, SMEs, and key stakeholders
- Explored and demonstrated innovative technologies to enhance learner experiences and better meet client needs
- Delivered both asynchronous e-learning and synchronous virtual sessions for faculty and staff on interactive video technologies, Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, and the Moodle Learning Management System
- Created training videos, learning aids, and other deliverables for the Foundations in Innovation and Technology (FiiT) program of the First Nations Technology Council (FNTC)
- Designed social learning experiences in areas such as crisis management, environmental sustainability, and teamwork
2010 - 2017
2010 - 2017
Blended Learning Designer / English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Instructor
HANYANG UNIVERSITY (HYU), Seoul, South Korea
Managed a dual portfolio of EFL instruction and blended (hybrid) learning curriculum development while advocating for the advancement of digital/media literacy. Recipient of multiple teaching excellence awards.
- Designed the university's inaugural blended multimedia writing course, incorporating video storytelling, blogging, and internet security. Students relished the project-based structure, group engagement, peer evaluation, collaboration, and social learning
- Developed companion websites and cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) for traditional classroom courses
- Implemented peer assessment strategies to unlock student potential, fostering authentic collaboration and promoting equitable user experiences
- Implemented adult learning theories and suitable pedagogies to create captivating and effective educational programs and learning activities
- Served as chair for HYU's English Film Festival committee and advised the Teaching with Technology committee
Education
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, Faculty of Education, Vancouver, BC
Master of Educational Technology (MET) – GPA: 92.9% (A+)
Interest areas: interactive media, blended learning, project-based learning, adult learning theory, media literacy
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, ESOL Examinations, Cambridge, UK
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) – Total Hours: 135
The CELTA is the most widely recognized English teaching qualification in the world
UNION COLLEGE, Lincoln, NE, USA
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) – Honours
Major: Secondary Education | Specialization: English
Relevant Accomplishments
- Generated microlearning content in various formats, including self-paced e-learning, interactive videos, blogs, job aids, podcasts, and infographics
- Employed appropriate design models (Online Collaborative Learning, ADDIE, Agile, Reverse) to optimize outcomes across diverse learning contexts
- Applied engaging storytelling techniques, such as branching scenarios, animation, interactive media, and gamification
Technical Skills
eLearning Authoring and Design
- Articulate Storyline 360
- Articulate Rise 360
- Articulate Review 360
- Articulate Studio 360
- Articulate Content Library
- TechSmith Camtasia
- TechSmith Snagit
- WordPress Web Design
- H5P Interactive Content Platform
- Canva
- Basic HTML / CSS
Project Management and Collaboration
- Microsoft 365
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- Slack
- Trello
- Google Workspace (formerly G Suite)
- Collaborate Ultra
- Articulate Review
- Skype
- Whereby
- Padlet
Multimedia Production and Design
- Camtasia
- Audacity
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Character Animator
- Synthesia AI Video Creator
- DaVinci Resolve video editor
- Kaltura Video Cloud Platform
- Audio Production
- DSLR & Drone Photography
Interactivity and Social Learning Tools
- Flip (formerly Flipgrid)
- Padlet
- Mentimeter
- Poll Everywhere
Formative and Summative Assessment Tools
- Kahoot!
- Socrative
- Quizlet
- Google Forms
Learning Management Systems
- Moodle
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Oracle Learning Managemen
CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
- Attended Take Your Videos to the Next Level, an online TechSmith Level Up Digital Event, 2022
- Completed Accessibility in Online Workplace Learning webinar as part of an online Articulate 360 Training, 2022
- Participated in the Global Summit & EdTech Expo and I4PL Conference, Toronto, ON, 2019
- Participated in the Canadian eLearning Conference, Toronto, ON, 2019
- Attended Canadian Network for Innovation in Education (CNIE) Conference, Vancouver, BC, 2019
- Presented at Digital Media in Education, 15th Annual UBC Okanagan Learning Conference, Kelowna, BC, 2019
Professional Development and Community Engagement
- Completed Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW), Facilitator Development Online (FDO), Facilitator Development Workshop (FDW), and Facilitating Learning Online (FLO) for enhanced instructional capabilities
- Active Educause member: Furthering higher education through cutting-edge technology adoption
- Committed ADEETP member: Advancing distance education and edtech through ongoing professional growth
- Certified Coordinator, Nedley Health’s Optimize Your Brain™ program – a 6-week course focused on augmenting intellectual and emotional intelligence
- Active volunteer in web development, video production, and digital streaming roles for local church and non-profit groups
Microcredentials
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