Akai
Greg Akai
1328 W. Gardena Blvd., Gardena, CA 90247 (310) 951-0481 ghakai@hotmail.com
EMPLOYMENT
2015 – current Program Coordinator, Blended Learning – Loyola Marymount University. Launched and continue to supervise year-round blended learning programs at three, LMU-sponsored, Los Angeles-area elementary & middle schools – currently 30 classrooms w/ 750 students; Deliver Professional Development for in-service K-8 teachers in educational technology, instructional design and blended learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3t7afczb0 http://soe.lmu.edu/centers/ideal/http://soe.lmu.edu/centers/ideal/meettheteam/
2016 – current Academy of Blended Learning Instructor , iDEAL Institute - Loyola Marymount University. Lead a two-year blended learning certificate program - 2016 cohort has 3 principals & 31 teachers.
2016 – current Adjunct Faculty – Santa Clara University. Teach certificate program classes in blended learning, personalized learning and the future of learning.
2012 - 2015 Blended Academy Teacher – grades 10 to 12, Torrance Unified School District’s High School Summer Blended Academy.
2012 - 2015 Classroom, Computer Lab, Blended and Online Teacher –
grades 10 to 12, Torrance Unified School District.
2012 - 2015 Language Arts Center & Digital Literacy Teacher (English, ESL, Adult Basic Education, High School Diploma, GED, HiSET, CAHSEE & Independent Study programs) - Torrance Unified School District
EDUCATION
2012 Master of Arts with honors – Education: Educational Technology & Leadership, (GPA: 4.0), California State University, Los Angeles.
2011 Bachelor of Arts with honors – Interdisciplinary Studies, (Major GPA: 3.97), California State University, Dominguez Hills.
2011, 2013 Designated Subjects Teaching Credential programs - Level One (2011, California State University, Dominguez Hills) and Level Two (2013, University of California, Los Angeles).
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
2020 (renewal date) “Clear” Designated Subjects Teaching Credential (State of California) – authorized fields: Elementary and Secondary Basic Skills, Social Sciences, English as a Second Language, Business
Management, Public Affairs, Communication Skills and Computer Applications.
PROFESSIONAL AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
ü Personalized Learning
ü Learning Theory (centering on Cognitive Load Theory, Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, LX (Learner Experience), LXD (Learner Experience Design) & LP (Learner Performance))
ü Cognitive Technology (with particular focus on the methodological integration of artificial intelligence and real-time student data into curriculum development, design, dynamic adjustment and content delivery)
ü Human Performance Technology, Assessment and Improvement
CERTIFICATIONS
ü Leading Edge Online and Blended Teacher National Certification (issued by the Orange County Department of Education – May2013)
ü Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification – Word 2013
ü Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification – Excel 2013
ü Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification – PowerPoint 2013
ü Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification – OneNote 2013
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