The Course of My Life

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Joyce Lourenço Pereira
I am an enthusiastic CS educator/learner with a passion for uncovering
​timeless throughlines in an ever-changing technological era.


Professional Experience

Korea International School, 2020 - present
Location: Seoul, South Korea
  • Teacher of: CAD, Programming and AP CSA for grades 9th-12th

​Atlanta International School, 2015- 2020
Location: Atlanta, Georgia- USA
  • Teacher of: Computer Science for grades 6th-10th
  • IB DP Computer Science instructor for grades 11 and 12
  • Computer Science Curriculum developer for grades 6th-12th
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International School of Curitiba, 2009-2015
Location: Curitiba, Paraná- Brazil
  • Instructional Technology Coordinator
  • Member of Secondary Leadership Team
  • Teacher of: IB Information Technology in a Global Society, Design Technology, Learning and Leadership 21st Century Advisory,
    Creativity and Design Lab (Middle School elective) and MediaBlast (after-school Multimedia Club)
  • Middle School Advisor 
  • Edmodo Ambassador
  • Member of School-Wide Leadership Team (2011-2013)
  • Teacher of 7th and 8th grade Science and MultiMedia Elective (2009-2010)
  • Teacher of 6th grade Humanities (January 2009-June 2009)

Honea Path Elementary School, 2007-2008
Location: Honea Path, South Carolina- USA
  • Teacher of 4th Grade Math and Science

Education

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     Master of Science Education
     Specialization: Educational Leadership, 2013
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   Bachelor of Science 
   Elementary Education, 2007
   Award:  Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 2007

Certification

  • Apple Distinguished Educator (Class of 2015), July 2015
  • Google in Education- Brazil Summit, November 2013
  • International Baccalaureate- Information Technology in a Global Society, July 2010
  • South Carolina State Board of Education- Educator Certificate, June 2007

Publications and Presentations

  • Project Zero Perspectives 2019
    Presenter: The Art of Crafting Learning Experiences
    Description: Workshop designed for educators to understand that cultivating their own personal “wondering” disposition- to look closely and explore complexity- is essential when creating authentic learning experiences for/with their students.​
  • ​Project Zero Perspectives 2017
    Presenter: Making Thinking Visible by Designing Learning Experiences using Google Docs
    Description: Workshop designed to shape educators’ thinking and understanding of PZ routines by moving from an activity mindset to learning experiences
  • Project Zero Perspectives 2016
    Presenter: From WORKsheets to digital LEARNING Guides: Moving from static to transformative learning
    Description:     Through a series of thinking routines, educators will understand how to transition from the use of static practice (e.g. worksheets) to organic and interactive experiences through the creation of digital LEARNING guides. This transformative practice puts learning back in the hands of the learners, who are now empowered to own the process towards deeper understandings.
  • ISTE 2016- July 2016
    Presentation 1-in-3: From WORKsheets to LEARNING Guides: Moving from static to interactive learning​
  • AASSA Conference "Redefining Relevance"- March 2014
    Presenter: Invisible Technology Integration
    Presentation: Busting the Mobile Monster Myth
  • AASSA Conference "Finding the Balance: Inspired and Informed Teaching"- March 2013
    Presenter: Instructional Technology Integration: A Comprehensive Approach
  • University of Central Florida "Information Fluency Conference"- March 2012
    Presenter: Implementing Edmodo into K-12 Schools (pg. 6)
    Dr. Kevin Yee, PhD
  • Windows to ISC- April 2011
    Article: Integrating Technology in the Classroom (pg. 8-9)
  • AASSA Conference "Connecting Kids with the Future"- March 2011
    Presenter: The 21st Century Classroom and Web 2.0

Educational Training

I am responsible for developing tutorials, training and workshops for students, faculty and parents.
Please click on the links below for samples:

Generated Course Materials

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I have developed Google Sites and iTunesU Courses for the classes I teach.
Please click on the links below for samples of my work:
* When enrolling in my iTunesU course please give 24 hours for your request to be accepted.

Professional Development

Professional development I have received:
  • Harvard Graduate School of Education and Project Zero "Creating Cultures of Thinking"- online course, 2016
  • IB DP Computer Science- online course, 2016
  • BETT Latin Ameria Leadership Summit- Rio de Janeiro, 2014
  • AASSA Conference "Redefining Relevance" - Sao Paulo, 2014
  • Google in Education Brazil Summit- Rio de Janeiro, 2013
  • AASSA Conference "Finding the Balance: Inspired and Informed Teaching"- Buenos Aires, 2013
  • Innovate: 2013 "Re-imagining Schools" -Sao Paulo, 2013
  • Information Fluency Conference "Information Fluency and the Digital Divide"- University of Central Florida, 2012
  • AASSA Conference "Connecting Kids with the Future"- Campinas, 2011
  • IB Information Technology in a Global Society-  Montezuma, 2010
  • IB Information Technology in a Global Society- online course, 2010

Technology Skills

Proficient user for professional  purposes of: 
* Click on links to view samples.

Instructional Technology Integration

  • Web 2.0 tools
  • Social Learning Platform: Edmodo
  • Google Apps for Education
  • 1:1 iPad (BYOD)
  • Design Technology (6-8)
  • Digital Literacy and Citizenship Curriculum Implementation (K-12)
  • MediaBlast (after school program responsible for Senior Movie, hallway monitor and student developed websites)

Languages 

  • English- Native proficiency
  • Portuguese- Native proficiency