Charles William Cosmato

� 1005 3rd Street � Radford, Virginia 24141 � (540) 639-0775

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Enrolled in Ph.D. studies in the area of Instructional Technology, VIRGINIA TECH, Blacksburg, Virginia.  Current Status: Prelim.

1995.  Master of Science in Physical Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia.

Study Concentration: Adult Fitness & Health Promotion
Thesis: "Effectiveness of Multimedia Instruction on College Students".
4.0 GPA

1993.  Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford Virginia.

Cum Laude
Major: Physical Education
Concentration: Commercial Fitness
Minor: Sociology / Anthropology

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

1999 - Present.   Educational Technology Specialist, Project C.A.R.E.E.R, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia

1997 - 1998.        Instructor,  Department of Physical and Health Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia.

Spring 1997.        Adult Educator, Adult Education Program: Basic Computer Skills, NEW RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Dublin, Virginia.

1996 - 1998.        Wellness Lab Coordinator, Department of Physical and Health Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia.

1995 - 1998.        Graduate Assistant Trainer, Department of Physical and Health Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia.

1995 - 1997.        Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physical and Health Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia.

1995 - 1997.        Adjunct Faculty, Division of Arts and Sciences, NEW RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Dublin, Virginia.

1993 - 1995.        Graduate Wellness Assistant, Department of Physical and Health Education, RADFORD UNIVERSITY, Radford, Virginia.

CERTIFICATION / RANK STATUS

·        Certificate of Proficiency in Two-Way Interactive TV instruction, CAPE     (Community of Agile Partners in Education).

·        National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Trainer Certification.

·        Special Purpose Graduate Faculty, Radford University

·        Community First Aid and CPR Instructor, American Red Cross

·        Responding to Emergencies Instructor, American Red Cross

 COLLEGE COURSES TAUGHT

AWARDS AND HONORS

1999.        Certificate of Appreciation for hosting a program in Teaching in the Interactive Classroom, Center for Teaching Excellence, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1995.        Faculty Certificate of Excellence as an Outstanding Student in the Department of Physical and Health Education, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1994.        Certificate of Appreciation for hosting a program in Presentation Software, Center for Teaching Excellence, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1993.        Awarded Graduate Assistant Position and Tuition Waiver, Department of Physical and Health Education, Radford University, Radford Virginia.

1993.        Faculty Certificate of Excellence as an Outstanding Student in the Department of Physical and Health Education, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1992.        Certificate of Recognition, from the Chairperson of the Undergraduate Forum, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

 COMMITTEE / ORGANIZATIONAL POSITIONS HELD

2000.          Technology Training Advisory Committee, Radford University.

1999 -        Distance Education Policy Recommendation Committee, Radford University.

1999.                 Representative. Technology Training and Development, Information and Technology Resources sub-committee, Radford University.

1998 -        Instructional Technology Specialist, Project CAREER, Radford University, Radford, Virginia

1998 -        Representative.  College Technology Committee, College of Education and Human Development, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1998 -99.   Faculty Advisor. Radford University Ice Hockey, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1997 –00. Faculty Advisor.  Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1992 - 93.  President.   Association for Worksite Health Promotion (Formerly A.F.B), Student Chapter, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1992 - 93. Commercial Fitness Representative. Physical Education Majors Club, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS

2000.        Paper Presentation: "Using Pre-Assessment Data in a College Educational Media Coruse" Faculty Academy '2000, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

1999.        Paper Presentation, "Developing a Technology Course for Undergraduate Physical Education Students",  National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Conference, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

1999.        Workshop/Presentation, "Developing Web Sites for K - 12 P.E.",  National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Conference, Chattanooga, Tennessee.

1998.        Panel Discussion:  "Shared Experiences and Pathways to Educational Technology,"   Faculty Academy '98,  Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

1998.        Presentation: "Development of CD-ROM based Course Supplements," Faculty Academy '98, Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

1997.        Brown Bag Lunch Session: "World Wide Web in the Classroom," Sponsored by the Faculty Development Center, Radford University , Radford, Virginia.

1996.        Tools for Teaching Session: "Teaching with Presentation Software," Sponsored by the Faculty Development Center, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1995.        "The Effectiveness of Multimedia Instruction on College Health Students," Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, State Convention, Charlottesville, Virginia.

1994.        "Using Presentation Software to Promote a University Wellness Program," Southeast Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina.

1992.        "The Making of a Video Image: What is Appalachia? " Fifteenth Annual Appalachian Studies Conference, hosted by Western Carolina University, Asheville, North Carolina.

1992.         "A Patchwork of Appalachia: Video Presentation," First Annual Undergraduate Forum, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

Pre-Service In-Service Training Facilitated

2000.   Faculty Development Workshop:  "Using the Sony Mavica, Photo Editor, and PowerPoint to create Digital Picture Slide Shows", Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

99-00. 15- Week Distance Education Workshop: "Preparing Courses for Two-way Interactive Video", Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1999.  Three-day faculty Development Workshop: "Giving Great Instruction Via Interactive Video",  Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1999.      Five-day faculty Development Workshop: "Instructional Design and Delivery for  WebCt", Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1999.      Three-day faculty Development Workshop: "Using FrontPage 98 to Create Web-Based Course Enhancements",  Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1999.   12 Session Secretarial Productivity Training in Microsoft Office Software Products, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1998.   Floyd County High School Faculty Development Workshop: "Using Microsoft Works Spreadsheets in the Classroom" Floyd High school, Floyd County, Virginia.

1998.   Floyd County High School Faculty Development Workshop: "Using Microsoft Works Word Processor  in the Classroom" Floyd High school, Floyd County, Virginia.

1998.   Student Workshop: "Making a Web Presence", Department of Physical and Health Education, Radford University, Radford Virginia.

1997.   Faculty Development Workshop: "Designing and Publishing an Academic Web Page", Department of Physical and Health Education, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

1994.      "Learning to Use Presentation Software in the Classroom," Five day faculty workshop sponsored by The Center for Teaching Excellence, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

 Grants Awarded

1999. $30,000  Principal Author.  Microsoft Teacher Training Grant, Radford University, Radford, Virginia.

Instructional Technology Skills 

q     Proficient in the application of instructional design principles to job training, course development, and course implementation.  

q     Proficient in digital still image capture, creation, and editing.  Proficient in major graphics editing packages:  Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Image Composer,  Corel Photo House, etc.

q     Complete mastery of HTML web document coding.  Also proficient in the use of major web page production and editing tools:  Microsoft Front Page, Netscape Composer, Hot Dog, Macromedia Dreamweaver.

q     Proficient in the creation and editing of web-based virtual reality environments, and virtual web objects.

q     Experienced in the capture, editing, and production of digital video footage on PC and Macintosh based systems.

q     Proficient in the development and production of CD-Rom archives and courseware.

q     Experienced in the use courseware authoring packages: Macromedia Authorware,  Asymetrix Toolbook.

q     Proficient in digital audio production.  Packages used: Sound Forge, Sound Studio, and Cakewalk.

q     Proficient in the planning, production, and distribution of web-based streaming media:  Real Audi/Real Video/Real Media, Apple Quicktime, Microsoft ASF.

q     Expert in the usage of synchronous video/audio communication via ATM networking. Experienced user of VTEL and PolyCom systems.

q     Excellent working knowledge of major word processing, spreadsheet, database, and communication software applications.

Specific Software Proficiencies