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Directed educational technology research and program development teams for a corporation and nonprofit. More than fifteen years of management and program development and implementation experience. Managed partnerships with schools, districts, State Departments and Ministries of Education in the U.S., Europe, and Australia. Eleven years as an elementary teacher, including three years as a district science resource specialist writing and teaching grades 1-6 hands-on science curriculum.
Designed, developed and implemented professional development workshops and summer institutes. Major strengths in directing and managing the work of creative teams of individual contributors, team building, planning and directing multiple research and development projects, program design, communications skills, budgeting, and negotiation of research and development partnerships.
Career Experience
Career Experience
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA 2004 – present Adjunct Lecturer in Education in the School of Education and Counseling Psychology
Online Education Manager at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics
• Foundations of International Education Policy and Politics
• Teaching and Accountability
• Designing and Implementing Online/Blended Learning Experiences
• Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity with Technology Tools
• Technology in Education: Opportunities and Challenges
• Technology for K-12 Teachers
• Teaching with Technology
• Advanced Study of Using Technology to Support Student Learning
• Instructional Technology for Teachers
• The Constructivist Educator Researcher
The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University
The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University
• Redesign of the GSBI (Global Social Benefit Institute) Online curriculum
• Co-authored GSBI Social Assessment Tool
GSBI assists social entrepreneurs to formalize their social enterprise business models.
Consultant, San Francisco, CA 2002 – present
• The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University - Technical assistance, course preparation and measuring outcomes for the Center’s MOOC, “Business Ethics for the Real World.”
• The Center for Science, Technology, and Society at Santa Clara University
Redesign of the GSBI (Global Social Benefit Institute) Online curriculum and Social Assessment Tool. GSBI assists social entrepreneurs to formalize their social enterprise business models.
• World Bank Institute
- Study of current uses of mobile technologies for learning and teaching globally
• WestEd Research, Development, and Service Agency – Needs Assessment Interviews for PBS Ready to Learn games delivered over mobile devices
• The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology – Co-designed and presented three “webinars” to assist four charter schools in New Orleans, Louisiana with customizing professional development plans for integrating technology into teaching and learning.
• Microsoft Corporation:
- Developed certification exam for Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum
- Developed objective domains for Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum
• World Links –- Program advisor and revision of professional development materials
• Academy for Educational Development, Inc. (AED) – Evaluation of USAID funded program
• Jhai Foundation –- Identification of potential funding sources
• Schools Online –- Editing and revision of professional development documents
Schools Online, San Jose, CA 1999 - 2002
Director of Programs
Director of Programs
Directed the development and implementation of programs for a nonprofit, 501(c)3 public benefit organization. Schools Online provided technology grants and facilitated professional development to schools in disadvantaged communities worldwide, providing access to the communication and information resources of the Internet.
Accomplishments:
Accomplishments:
• Directed the expansion of Schools Online programs to include projects in 34 countries.
• Directed the process to align the organization's work with NGO partners (World Links, iEARN, RITSEC) to reflect its mission and goals.
• Directed the identification of the best and appropriate technological solutions to serve grant recipients in developing countries.
• Created a Web-based, self-directed mentoring site to support teachers worldwide as they begin to integrate the use of the Internet and Web-based tools into their classroompractice.
• Directed the development of and wrote grant proposals submitted to government agencies and private foundations.
• Supervised the creation, development, and updating of the Schools Online Website.
• Produced and scripted a video documenting online collaboration among students and teachers in eight countries.
Consultant, Palo Alto, CA 1998 - 1999
Apple Computer, Inc., Cupertino, CA 1986 - 1997
Senior Scientist and Worldwide Program Manager, 1993 - 1997
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) International
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT) International
Provided program design, evaluation, and proposal writing services for policy makers and research organizations: WestEd Regional Education Laboratory, (San Francisco, CA), Nevada Commission on Educational Technology, (Las Vegas, NV), Institute for Research on Learning, (Menlo Park, CA).
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA – Lecturer in Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Education and Master of Arts in Teaching + Teacher Credential (MATTC). Graduate level courses taught:
• Design Thinking in Education: Advancing Creativity and Innovation in K-16 Classrooms and across the Education Enterprise.
• Co-instructor, technical assistance, course preparation and program assessment for the Center’s business ethics courses offered in the MOOC format: “Ethics of Managers,” “Business Ethics for the Real World,” "Creating an Ethical Corporate Culture," and “How to Run an Ethical Campaign – and Win.”
• California Postsecondary Education Commission (CPEC) – Research Design Facilitator for Improving Teacher Quality Contract Awardees – Three year grants to universities to provide professional development to improve the teaching of science and mathematics by elementary teachers
• Directed the revision of the US grant program’s school qualification requirements, identification and confirmation process, and evaluation procedures.
• Stanford University, International Outreach Program (IOP) – strategic planning, project review, and writing and editing program documents
• Catholic Relief Services – Curriculum development for online collaboration projects among seven countries
• The Tech Museum of Innovation/Applied Materials, Inc. –- Background research and design recommendations for the Tech Laureate Venture Network
• Hired and directed culturally diverse team experienced in international development, education, and technology.
• Initiated and led the strategic planning process to develop the organization's vision, three-year plan, and annual operation plan and budget.
• Directed small-scale development and research projects in the areas of technology training and professional development, and online, cross-cultural collaborations.
• Directed the development of online project evaluation tools and a multi-site case study protocol for program evaluation.
- Instructional Design for “Equipe EVOKE,” a learning game designed to challenge out-of-school youth to tackle the problems of waste and the environment locally and throughout Brazil. The game utilizes mobile phones and computers. Equipe Evoke
Directed a program of research and development projects that investigated the organizational, pedagogical, and technical impact of student and teacher access to technology in classrooms. Frequently presented the work of ACOT International to a variety of audiences, including educators, policy makers, business and foundation representatives, parents, and representatives of the media both nationally and internationally.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
• Expanded the program to include international research and school partners in Europe, Great Britain, and Australia. This was done to advance the understanding of teaching and learning in globally connected communities of educators, learners, and researchers.
• Directed the development and implementation of the fourth ACOT research portfolio.
• Initiated research and development to implement ACOT's staff development model in a Web-based environment.
Senior Scientist and Professional Development Research Manager, 1991 – 1993
Senior Scientist and Professional Development Research Manager, 1991 – 1993
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT)
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
• Project Director and Co-Principal Investigator for the NSF funded ACOT Teacher Development Center Project.
• Directed the replication of ACOT's teacher development model in seven National Alliance partner districts. This project studied what was needed to scale-up the program in order to create district and statewide capacity for professional development.
Staff Scientist and Site and Teacher Development Manager, 1988 – 1991
Staff Scientist and Site and Teacher Development Manager, 1988 – 1991
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow (ACOT)
Managed the development and implementation of programs at the ACOT research sites.
Directed the management and implementation of the ACOT research agenda and program at the project sites. Directed the creation of the ACOT Teacher Development Center model.
• Advised and assisted with the development of Apple's Staff Development service products, based on the ACOT Teacher Development Center research and development project.
• Received grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create the ACOT Teacher Development Center Model, which studied the impact of "situated" teacher development on teacher change.
• Liaison between Apple Computer, Inc. and the National Center on Education and the Economy's National Alliance for Restructuring Education Project.
M.A. in Interdisciplinary Education with emphasis in Teaching and Learning with Technology, Santa Clara University
B.A., California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA. Major: communications; Minors: general science and music.
K-12 Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, CA. Major: psychology
Graduate level courses in psychology, education theory and practice, educational technology, and education research
Awards
Awards
Santa Clara University: 2007 Outstanding Student in Technology
Professional Development
Professional Development
The Advanced Technology Group and Worldwide Operations Mentoring Program, Apple Computer, Inc.
The Advanced Technology Group and Worldwide Operations Mentoring Program, Apple Computer, Inc.
One of 24 employees selected in 1995 to participate in a yearlong program designed to prepare participants for senior management positions.
Board Membership
Board Membership
World Links (WORLD) Board of Directors, Member 2000 - 20110 Non-profit organization
Alliance Plus Advisory Council, Member 2000 - 2003
Stevens Institute of Technology, Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education
Community Service
Community Service
The Tech Museum of Innovation Awards for Technology Benefiting Humanity 2002 & 2003 Member of judging panel for educationaward
Publications
Publications
Lieberman, A., & Yocam, K.M. (2014) GSBI (Global Social Benefit Institute) Social Assessment Tool.
The Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara.
Yocam, K.M. (2007). Factors Sustaining the ACOT Teacher Development Center Research Project. Unpublished master’s thesis, Santa Clara University, Santa Clara.
Cisler, S., & Yocam, K.M. (2003). Connect-Ed Evaluation (Uganda). Program evaluation submitted to the Academy for Educational Development, Inc. (AED).
Rogers, J., Kenney, J., & Yocam, K.M. (Eds.) (2000). Schools Online Web Mentoring: Guide to Getting Started with the Internet. Schools Online.
Yocam, K.M. (2000). Get on the Net and There You Are. Documentary video. Schools Online.
Yocam, K. M. (1996). Teacher-Centered Staff Development for Integrating Technology into Classrooms.
T.H.E. (Technological Horizons in Education) Journal 24(4), 88-91.
Fisher, C.F., Dwyer, D. C., & Yocam, K. M. (Eds.) (1996). Education & Technology: Reflections on Computing in Classrooms. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Yocam, K. M. (1996). Conversation: An Essential Element of Teacher Development, In C. F. Fisher, D.C. Dwyer, & K.M. Yocam (Eds.), Education & Technology: Reflections on Computing in Classrooms. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Ringstaff, C., Marsh, J., & Yocam, K. M. (1995). ACOT Teacher Development Center Annual Progress Report: Year Two. Annual report submitted to the National Science Foundation.
Ringstaff, C., & Yocam, K. M. (1994). Creating an Alternative Context for Teacher Development: The ACOT Teacher Development Centers. ACOT Research Report #18.
Yocam, K. M. & Wilmore, F. C. (1994). Creating an Alternative Context for Teacher Development: ACOT's Two-Year Pilot Project. ACOT Research Report #17.
Ringstaff, C., & Yocam, K. M. (1994). Integrating Technology into Classroom Instruction: Creating an Alternative Context for Teacher Learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA
Selected Conference Presentations
Selected Conference Presentations
World Links Advisory Council and Board Meeting. Presentation: Future Vision for World Links Development Program. Damascus, Syria, 2010
Bridging The Divide Conference. Organized by The University of California, Berkeley and The United Nations Industrial Development Organization. Invited panelist Advancing Education in the Developing World. Berkeley, 2004
Santa Clara University’s Center for Science, Technology, and Society, invited speaker. Santa Clara, US, 2002. “Hope and Opportunities: Lessons from Introducing Educational Technologies in Developing Countries”
Oxford Round Table on Education Policy, invited speaker and participant. Oxford, England, 1999 Grantmakers for Education Conference. Special session speaker. San Francisco, 1998
Nevada Commission on Education Technology. Speaker. Las Vegas, 1998
Successful Schools: Building on Schools of the Future. Special session speaker. Melbourne, Australia, 1997.
Apple Education Developer Conference. Speaker. San Francisco, 1997
Creating Our Online Future - Imperatives for Education. European Education Conference. Featured speaker. Brussels, Belgium, 1996.
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. Speaker. New York, 1996.
Apple Conference for Europe-based Sales and Marketing. ACOT International Presentation. Stockholm, Sweden, 1995
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Conference. Paper presentation. New Orleans, 1994.
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) Annual Conference. Speaker. Chicago, IL., 1994.
The National Alliance for Restructuring Education Annual Conference. Speaker. New Hampshire, 1993.
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