Andreas Savaas
Agiorgitis
Purpose:
To Navigate, Map,
Bridge, and Mine Develop my capacity as an avatar of technology in
education to empower people and integrate research and collaborative ventures
EDUCATION
Relevant courses
in Learning Environments (MIT), Education Policy, Systems Thinking in
Education
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) in Education, ICT-enabled Community
Development, Participatory Action Research, Education for Empowerment, Collaborative
Learning Environments
PUBLICATIONS
Dedomenico, Adrian. The
Ghana Chronicles
. Harvard Weblogs, Berkman Center for Internet
and Society. July – August 2003.
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
Manya Krobo ICT
Project: The Role of Community in Implementing ICTs in Education
(Rutgers University)
Compilation of
National Education Plans. Research for Dr. Suzanne Grant Lewis. (Harvard
University)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SchnoolNet Ghana
Project, Accra, Ghana (July 2003 – present)
Project &
Concept Developer (July 2003 – present)
· Research,
design and draft the Manya Krobo pilot ICT in education project proposal
· Plan a comprehensive
marketing strategy
· Explore
and develop key relationships with potential donors
Project Researcher (July
2003 – August 2003)
· Assessed
the potential for implementing an ICT in education project in the Manya Krobo
District
· Developed
strategic relationships with key stakeholder groups at district, regional and national
levels
· Identified
ICT champions in local schools and communities
· Facilitated
community discussions about the need for and importance of ICTs in education
· Liaised
between Manya Krobo community members, SchoolNet Ghana, and the Ministry of
Education
Manya Krobo
Secondary School, Odumase-Krobo, Ghana, (June 2002 – August,
2003)
Action Researcher (July
2003 – August, 2003)
· Designed
and conducted research to assess current and potential utilization of technology in
education
· Initiated
dialogues among teachers about the potentials of ICT in education
Computer Master (June
2002 – August, 2002)
· Developed
technology curriculum around using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for
Windows 95/98
· Instructed
secondary school students in computer skills required for office employment
· Trained
the resident computer master in MS PowerPoint and advanced MS Word
Harvard Graduate
School of Education
Technical Consultant
· Provide
consistently high levels of customer service support and management
· Perform
independent research, and continually learn new skills
· Gather,
process and distribute technical information to the entire user community
· Troubleshoot
software and mechanical problems
· Instruct
ESL learners in advanced conversation courses utilizing web-based instructional
software
· Manage and
coordinate up to 12 language learners using an online, audio/video-enabled
synchronous multi-user communications platform
Program Coordinator
· Initiated
and managed school-based mentoring programs for alternative, special education
schools
· Developed
partnerships between BBBS and Camden community organizations
· Drafted,
edited and published grant proposals & researched additional funding sources
· Assisted
the ED in evaluating the agency’s performance according to nationally mandated
criteria
Information
Systems Analyst
· Led a team
of graduates in planning, coordinating, and implementing a website development
project
· Drafted
an information systems report that included implementation and evaluation plans
STRENGTHS
Writing Synthesize
data and present analytical research reports
Reflecting Think
critically about complex problems and develop alternative strategies for
action
Collaborating
Work with others in order to identify and pursue a common vision
Translating
Work with and among diverse people in diverse environments
SKILLS
Quantitative
Theory and application of experimental design, hypothesis testing, validity,
probability,
Analysis bivariate
regression analysis, data collection and interpretation
IT-related
Network Support on Windows NT
Troubleshooting
on Windows 98/NT/2000/XP and MAC OS/8/10 platforms
Statistical Analysis
with SPSS; Database Management with MS Access
Graphic Design
with Adobe Photoshop and Corel Draw; Web Development using MS
FrontPage and Dreamweaver
Language
Fluent in French; Conversant in German; Elementary ability in Twi and Krobo
Martial Arts
Advanced practitioner of Aikido and meditation
1. My Academic Work
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