Lynn Dykstra, M.A., Ed.S.
Field Experience Coordinator College of Education University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613 319-273-2575 [email protected], [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/lynnkdykstra/ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Summary Statement
Dedicated professional with 20+ years designing, implementing and teaching technology curriculum, supervising university students studying to be teachers, mentoring new teachers and employees, managing a media production/print center, engaging in interdisciplinary and leadership roles to advance teaching, teacher education and outreach to educators and the community. Diversified skill sets for teaching elementary, secondary, university students, and adult learners about technology, software applications and skills for effective teaching.
Content and Skill Areas
Instructional Design, Management/Coordination, Curriculum Development and Implementation, Teacher Training and Supervision, Interdisciplinary Work, Committee Leadership, Graphic Design, Photography, Photo-Editing, Multi-Media Presentations, Newswriting, Copyright, Software Expertise: Standard Office Software (PC & Mac), Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Creative Suite, In-Design, Photoshop Elements, Adobe GoLive, Google Documents, and Mac iLife applications.
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Education
Ed.S. University of Northern Iowa 1981 Instructional Design and Technology M.A. University of Northern Iowa 1980 Instructional Design and Technology B.A. Creighton University 1977 Elementary Education/Minor Art
Professional Experience
Field Experience Coordinator
Fall 2012 Office of Student Field Experience Field Experience Coordinator
for UNI’s Teacher Education Students
Instructor
2002 – Spring 2012 Price Laboratory School, 6th-8th Grade Computer Literacy, Northern University High 9th-12th Grade Yearbook Instructor Spring 2012 University of Northern Iowa, The Basics of Photography
University Relations Department Lifelong Learning Class
Summer 2011 Price Laboratory School/AEA 267 3rd-7th Grade Workshop Instructor for Summer Enrichment Program Nature Photography & Abstract Art Spring 2011 University of Northern Iowa, The Basics of Photography
2008 – 2010 University of Northern Iowa 280:133g Digital Photography and Continuing Education Photoshop Basics, (Summer Workshops) 2008 University of Northern Iowa 280:133g Visual Literacy
Continuing Education Basics, (Summer Workshop)
Reporter
2006 – 2008 Forum Newspaper Freelance news reporter and
Denver, Iowa photographer
Director
1984 – 2002 Price Laboratory School PLS Communication Center
Northern University High (Supervised UNI staff members in the University of Northern Iowa areas of publication design, photography,
printing, multimedia, internal marketing). Coordinated PLS Mentoring Program 1983-1984 University of Northern Iowa Operations Manager, Graphic and
Educational Media Center Photographic Services
K-12 Classes Taught
Malcolm Price Laboratory School
2009 to 2012 6th Grade Integrated Technology
2003 to 2012 9th -12th Grade High School Yearbook
2002 to 2012 7th Grade Computer Literacy
2002 to 2012 8th Grade Computer Literacy
2011-12 8th Grade Adviser
2010 & 2012 Middle School J-Term/May Term Sessions Journalism/Newspaper Writing and Production 2009 6th Grade Adviser
2007-09 High School Photography (Co-taught) 2002-08 7th and 8th Grade Adviser
2003-04 High School Business Dynamics
2002-03 High School Writing for Publication Class (Newspaper)
Teacher Education Supervision
2012, Spring 2 Level II Field Experience Participants
2012, Spring Discussion Sessions for Level I Field Participants 2011, Fall 2 Level II Field Experience Participants
2011, Fall Discussion Sessions for Level I Field Participants 2011, Spring Discussion Sessions for Level I Field Participants 2011, Spring 2 Level II Field Experience Participants
2011, Spring 4 Level II Field Experience Participants 2010, Fall 7 Level II Field Experience Participants 2009, Spring 3 Level II Field Experience Participants
2009, Fall 3 Human Relations students, Classroom Discipline 2002-2008 Several Level II Field Participants
University Continuing Education Courses Taught
2012 University Relations, Lifelong Learning Class, Photoshop Elements 2011 University Relations, Lifelong Learning Class, The Basics of Photography
2010 280:133g Digital Photography and Photoshop Basics
2009 280:133g Digital Photography and Photoshop Basics (Two sections) 2008 280:133g, Integrating Photography into the K-12 Curriculum
2008 280:133g Visual Literacy: Creating Design Publications
1995-96 280:159g Problem Solving Through Interactive Technologies, UNI 1984-88 240:138g Graphics/Publication Design, UNI Curriculum and Instruction
Scholarship
Publications
Dykstra, L. (Design). (2004-2012). Honors and Commencement programs, Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2011). NU High School Yearbook Cover, Price Laboratory School.
Dykstra, L. (Editor). (2004-2012). NU High School Yearbook, Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2008). NU High School Yearbook Cover, Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2008). PLS Brochure, Price Laboratory School.
Dykstra, L. (Design Team). (2008). PLS Website re-design, Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Writer/Photographer). (2006-08). Denver Forum Newspaper, Denver, Iowa.
25+ articles/photos
Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2005-07). Annual Data Report to the Community, Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2003-2007). Crisis Prevention Brochure, Price Laboratory School
Dykstra, L. (Design). (2006). Ross A. Nielsen PLS/NU High Fund Brochure. Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Design). (2006). First Amendment Brochure. Price Laboratory School.
Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2001-2005). The PLS Online Newsletter. Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2004). Mentoring Guidebook. Dykstra, L. Price Laboratory School. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2002). The PLS/NU 2001- 02 Annual Report. Davidson, N. & Dykstra, L. Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design). (2001, Fall). Media Messages Newsletter. Price Laboratory School.
Dykstra, L. (Editor). (2001). The Price Laboratory School Mentoring Program. National Association of Laboratory School’s Newsletter.
Dykstra, L. (Producer) (1999). Price Laboratory School. {Power Point multimedia presentation for the Board of Regents}.
Dykstra, L. (Ed./Design) (1986-2000). Price Laboratory School Parent Newsletter (Monthly).
Grants
2010 Be Heard – Calypso (Not funded)
2009 Parents Teacher Partnership Three Digital Cameras 2002 Alumni and Friends and Two Digital Cameras
Parent Teacher Partnership
2001 UNI Microcomputer Grant Macintosh G4 Laptop
2001 Janssen Meyer Seed Grant Funds for PLS Mentoring Program 1999 UNI Microcomputer Grant Printers, speakers, software 1999 UNI Microcomputer Grant G3 Computer and printer
Presentations
2011 Internet Safety MPLS Technology Committee
Price Laboratory School 2010 Cyber Ethics: Developing NICL Conference (Fall)
Awareness & Responsible Price Laboratory School Behaviors
2008 Copyright Guidelines Science Conference, NE Iowa Teachers Price Laboratory School (Fall)
2007 Cyberbullying Iowa School Counselor’s Conference
Des Moines, Iowa (Fall)
2007 Enhancing Student Engage- PLS Secondary Faculty Meeting (Spring). ment Through Technology
2004-07 Copyright: What Educators PLS Teacher Institute (Fall and Spring
Need to Know Sessions).
2004 Principles and Elements of Association for Educational Office Design for Publication Professionals, UNI
2004 Webquests and Online PLS Teacher Institute Resources
2003 Power Point Training Association for Educational Office
University of Northern Iowa Professionals, AEOP Annual Conference, 2003 Visual Literacy: Creating PLS Teacher Institute
Effective Communication
2003 Visual Literacy: Learning IACON (Iowa Association for
How to Understand and Communication, Technology and Iowa Create Effective Communication Distance Learning Association),
Waterloo, Iowa
2002 Marketing Strategies for PLS Teacher Institute your School
2002 Marketing Your School PLS Teacher Institute
2001 Mastering the Mentoring National Association of Laboratory
Process School’s
Conference, Gainesville, FL
1999 Mentoring Matters at PLS NALS Midwest Regional Conference, Price Laboratory School National Association of Laboratory
Schools
1999 Public Relations in Three (Co-presented), Washington, D.C. Easy Steps: Centralize,
Create, Communicate
1999 Copyright and Acceptable IACON (Iowa Association for
Use Issues for K-12 Schools Communication Technology and Iowa Distance Learning Association), Newton, Iowa
Service
University Committees
2010 to present Chair, University of Northern Iowa Copyright Committee, Created first Copyright Policy
2009 to present Member, University Intellectual Property Committee
2006 to present Member, University Committee for Undergraduate Curriculum PLS Committees
2010-2012 Member, MPLS Technology Committee 2009-2010 Chair, PLS 1:1 Laptop Initiative Committee 2009-2010 Member, PLS Faculty Committee
2007-2009 PLS Enrollment Committee – Design for Brochure, Webpage re-design 2002-2008 Member, PLS Strategic Planning Committee, Secretary for one year 1986-2008 Chair, Department of Teaching Exhibits Committee
1986-2008 Member, Administrative Advisory Council, Secretary for three years. 1995-1998 Chair, Department of Teaching Professional Assessment Committee 1992-1995 Member, Department of Teaching Professional Assessment Committee
2010-Present Member, Iowa Technology and Education Connection (ITEC) 1996 - 2002 Member, Iowa School Public Relations Association
1992 - 2002 Member National Association of Laboratory Schools 2001 Member, Iowa Association of Communication Technology 2001 Member, National Association of Laboratory School 1996 Secretary, Iowa School Public Relations Association Updated August 2012