Alison Mann, Ph.D.

Location: Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

e-mail: alison.mann@ontariotechu.ca

DEGREES AND QUALIFICATIONS

PhD. in Education, University of Toronto, OISE -2022

Department of Curriculum, Teaching & Learning

Master of Arts, University of Toronto, OISE -2014

Collaborative Specialisation:

Knowledge Media Design Institute (U of T Faculty of Information)

Bachelor of Education, York University -1998

Junior-Intermediate Qualifications

Honours Bachelor of Arts University of Waterloo -1995

Fine Arts Studio Major

Curriculum Vitae

WORK EXPERIENCE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Teaching Professor Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts Programs

Ontario Tech University (2022- present)

Course coordinator for Foundations I

Responsible for weekly lecture videos, curriculum delivery, and supporting Foundations section instructors

Instructor for Bachelor of Education Program courses, including Foundations I, II, III course sections, Equity and

Diversity, Learning in Digital Contexts, Action Research and Reflective Practice, and Independent Inquiry and Internship.

Responsible for course preparation and planning, delivery and collaboration with course colleagues

Instructor for Bachelor of Arts (Educational Studies) courses, including Adult Assessment in Education and Graphic Design and Digital Technology

Updated course content where required, developed and delivered course content to incorporate EDI initiatives

Service work in this role includes B.Ed. Hiring Committee, B.Ed. syllabus reviewer, B.A. program EDI consulting, Awards Committee (2022), Review Committee, and Annual EDI Conference Committee (2021/2022)

Limited Term Faculty Member and Sessional Instructor & University Liaison Bachelor of Education

Ontario Tech University (2018-2020)

Instructor for Bachelor of Education Foundations III

Responsible for delivering course content, conducting on-site school visits, and providing professional guidance

ABQ instructor for Social Sciences and Humanities course

Developed innovative AQ courses in a fully online context

Co-instructor, Graduate Program University of Toronto (2017-2018)

Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning, OISE

Co-instructor for graduate-level teacher education courses: Foundations in Curriculum and Autobiographical Contexts in Education

Delivered media education and production component of the course with a focus on video advocacy for social justice issues
Responsible for leading workshops in podcasting and video production work and lecturing on ethical conduct and copyright issues in online media production
Maintained course learning management system (Schoology, Canvas)

Teaching Assistant Media Studies Program (undergraduate)

University of Toronto (2012-2013)

Assisted with lectures, graded written assignments and exams, communicated with students regarding lecture themes and assignments, invigilated exams, and collaborated with the lecturer to assist with course delivery

Online Instructor Pamoja Global Education

International Baccalaureate (IB) Film Studies course Instructor (2013-2019)

Responsible for the online instruction of a two-year International Baccalaureate (IB) Film Studies course with international students
Taught students through an engaging, collaborative online learning environment experience using a variety of best practices and online tools including threaded discussions, blogging, collaborative video conferencing, and flipped classroom strategies using Canvas (Instructure) and D2L (Desire to Learn) platforms

Intermediate and Secondary School Teacher Toronto District School Board (2001-2012)

Intermediate level teacher for specialized CYBERarts Program. Taught core subjects and arts-based lessons for CyberARTS, an enhanced multimedia program for visual arts students at the intermediate level.

Secondary School Teacher

Successfully delivered Intermediate/Senior level courses, including Career Studies, Canadian History, Civics, Visual Arts, Media Arts, Film and Video, English Media Studies, and Business Studies
Taught IB Senior-level courses and served as IB Creativity, Action, and Service school coordinator
Routinely incorporated emerging technologies into classroom activities, including podcasting, blogging and videoconferencing
Designed and delivered an Interdisciplinary Studies course on Documentary Film Studies

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

International Team Lead/Examiner (2013-present)

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)

Online examiner and team leader for IB assessments, including independent study, oral presentation and portfolio work (film)
As the team lead, responsible for online training and support for international examiners
Collaborated in the standardization and moderation process for international assessments

Assistant Curriculum Leader for the Arts/IB Teacher 2007-2012

Parkdale Collegiate Institute, TDSB

As IB Arts leader, responsible for school programming and IB curriculum delivery
Appointed school co-chair of Equity Committee
Partnered with community-based interest groups such as Roma Community Centre, Parkdale Village BIA to create meaningful connections to school curriculum
Engaged students in social justice and equity issues during media and film classes through the creation of award-winning videos on anti-racism (Government of Canada) as well as two documentaries on Roma youth in Toronto
Collaborator and lead teacher for Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) partnership to build an online portal for youth media
School lead for REEL Canada Film Festival and Annual Mosaic Arts Festival

Curriculum Leader and Media/Film Teacher ( 2004-2007)

Ursula Franklin Academy, TDSB

Department Head for School-Wide Initiatives responsible for the collaborative development of school-wide policies and procedures, including a school trip policy, assessment and evaluation policy, and an academic eligibility policy
Promoted and supported Media Literacy and the use of multimedia tools across the curriculum through professional development workshops for staff and involvement in a major partnership with the University of Toronto’s Adaptive Technology Resource Centre

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant (2017-2022)

St. Francis Xavier University

Video editor for international educational scholar interview series (ongoing project spanning 20 years)
Responsible for the development and maintenance of a website dedicated to global educational scholars
Provided online/in-person support for video archiving

Digital Research Lab Assistant (2013-2018)

Pepper Project

University of Toronto

Collaborated with a team of 15-20 researchers on the development of Pepper, a learning management system unique to the University of Toronto (OISE)
Presented lab work at international/national conferences with colleagues

Graduate Assistant/Video Producer (2014-2020)

University of Toronto, OISE

Responsible for the research and production of a widely-screened documentary about educational scholar Maxine Greene
Handled background archival research, recorded interviews, videotaped B roll, and all aspects of editing/ sound editing

HONOURS, GRANTS & AWARDS

Learning Reimagined Award 2023

Celebrate Teaching Awards Ontario Tech University

Grant Contributor 2022

Ontario Tech U e-Campus Grant Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Assessment

Grant Contributor 2022

University of Toronto e-Campus Grant Designing Meaningful Synchronous and Asynchronous Discussion in Online Course: Integrating Alternative Forms of Communication in Online Discussions

Award Recipient 2022

Minister of Colleges and Universities Award of Excellence, Ministry of Colleges & Universities

Honourable Mention ($1,000) 2019

SSHRC 2019 Storyteller Contest

Conference Grant Recipient ($400, $600) 2016, 2019