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Wimolrat Ratchukool
Ph.D. Candidate (Instructional Technology)
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
(865) 946-4582
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EDUCATION
2000- presentPh.D. (Instructional Technology)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
1999 – 2001M.S. (Human Resource Development)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
1987 – 1992M.Ed. (Secondary-Education)
ChulalongkornUniversity, Bangkok, Thailand
1983-1986 B.A. (English)
Chiangmai University, Thailand
WORK EXPERIENCE
2001-present Distance Education and Independent Studies Department,
The University Outreach and Continuing Education Division,
University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Position: Technology Service
Responsibilities:
Inspecting the quality of videotape classes in terms of audio and pictures clarity as well as taking care of daily shipping of lecture tapes to distant students by using UPS online service. Coordinating between the instructors, proctors, and distant students on all issues relating to distance education services, and working on database relating to distant students profiles and public libraries in USA.
Spring –Summer 2002
Internship with Dr. Arnold Lumsdaine, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Bioengineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville to develop the multimedia visualization tools for topics in Mechanics of Materials. The project is supported by UT grants.
2000-2001 Technology Services, the University Outreach and
Continuing Education Division, University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, USA.
Position: Instructional Technology Specialist
Responsibilities:
Administering and providing technical support on cyber classes using the CENTRA Symposium which is a web-based software and services for live collaboration and cooperative learning)
1999 - 2000 Telemedia Services, The University Outreach and Continuing
Education Division University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Position: Technical Producer
Responsibilities:
Operating and controlling video cameras and audio equipment in Tele-classroom to ensure the quality of courses delivered by live, interactive video using digitally compressed video technology (CODEC) and videotapes)
1999Internship with the following Departments:
1) Human Resource Management Office, UTK
2) Center for International Networking Initiatives, TN
3) Department of Distance Education and Independent
Study, UTK
4) Center for International Education (CIE), UTK
5) Telemedia Services, UTK
1995 Trainee at the Alumi Office at the University of New England,
Armidale, Australia
1988 – 1999 National Youth Bureau, Prime Minister’s Office, Bangkok,
Thailand
Position: Chief of International Relations Section
Responsibilities:
Establishing programs to support international exchange on youth affairs, compiling data and statistics to evaluate international youth exchange programs, monitoring and evaluating international youth projects, coordinating with all sectors for the improvement and development of youth, organizing international workshops, and taking care of all international youth exchange programs)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of Phi Kappa Phi, 1999
Executive Committee and Deputy Secretary-General of Lions Club of Bangkok Dusita, District 310 E, Thailand, 1995-1998
Deputy Secretary-General of the Association of The Ship for Southeast Asian Youth, 1992-1998
President of Thai Students Association in Knoxville, TN, April 2000-2001, April 2002-present
Member of Association of the Civil Service Commission of Thailand, 1988-present
Member of Alumni Association of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1992-present
Member of Alumni Association of Chiangmai University, Thailand, 1986-present
AWARDS RECEIVED
2001 Scholarships from the Royal Thai Government to pursue doctoral degree in
Instructional Technology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1999 Scholarships from the Royal Thai Government to pursue master’s degree in
Human Resource Development at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1999 Academic Achievement Awards from Phi Kappa Phi
1999Winning an Award to represent Thailand to join the International Youth Forum in South Korea
1998Scholarships from The Australian Government (AUSAID)
1997Outstanding Civil Servant Award from The Royal Thai Government
1995Winning an award to attend the Commemoration of the World War II in Japan, 100% Secretary-General Awards from the Lions Club International (1995-1997) in the years that The Lions Club of Bangkok Dusita received Top Ten Awards on Mutual Understanding and Cooperation from the Lions Club International, US.
1993Distinction Award from the Asian Outdoor Youth Leadership Development Course in Singapore,
Certificate of Achievement with Distinction from Outward Bound Singapore
1992Winning an Award to attend the Friendship Program for the 21st Century, Japan
1990Winning an Award to represent Thailand for the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program, to visit 8 Southeast Asian countries and Japan
1985Medal Awards on achieving highest score in 3rd year from ChiangmaiUniversity
1982Outstanding Student Award from DaraAcademy (Secondary School)
RESEARCH STUDIES
2000 – 2001 Assessment of Email Communication in a Public Organization to determine the training needs for achieving the full potential of email usage. (2000-2001)
1991-1992Problems Concerning English Language Application of Thai Youth in Participating in the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Web Page: HTML, Java Script, Dream Weaver, Fireworks, Flash, Microsoft Word,
Front Page, Netscape Composer, CGI form
Graphics: Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrators, Microsoft Picture it
Video and Sound Editing: I-Movie, Quick Time Pro, Ulead
Web Based Instruction: CENTRA Symposium, Blackboard Course Info
Statistics: Excel, SPSS 10.0
Microsoft Office: word, excel, access, power point
Database: Access, File Maker Pro