This is my Curriculum Vitae. If it will help you to understand what I have accomplished, it’s in this list.
Abstract: In this session, Suzanne Carbonaro and John LeMasney go over the basics of Smart Technologies’ Smartboards, followed by several hands on pedagogical approaches for classroom use.
Venue: Rider University. Memorial Hall 205, 6-8 pm.
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjc5ZDRzMmc1Zm0&hl=en
Venue: Ewing Computer Learning Center
Abstract: In this presentation, I will present the broad concepts shared in various social networks, how they can be used, why they should be used, and some concerns that people have with them.
Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1MGHy2cSujK3xqMHjjPxv9TTLW6mi1Nb8wbOcVx-gQg8/edit?usp=sharing
Press release: “”“An Introduction to Today’s Social Networking”
Computer Program to Explore
Facebook, Twitter, etc. June 1st
Today hundreds of million of people take advantage of ‘Social Networking’ websites through which they share information on a variety of topics and interests as varied as our society and human history,” says John LeMasney, Manager of Technology Training at Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. “Some people, however, find the concept of ‘social networking’ to be confusing, pointless, and a waste of time. I want to explain why it does not have to be.” LeMasney will explore some of the most popular social networking websites in a program entitled “An Introduction to Today’s Social Networking”. “There are literally hundreds of online communities one can join, each with their own culture and purpose,” says LeMasney. “During my program, I will demonstrate how one can use popular websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, LinkedIn and WordPress. I plan to highlight their key features, advantages, and disadvantages, as well as how to use them safely.” As Manager of Technology Training at Rider University since 1998, LeMasney assists faculty, staff and students in integrating technology into their work, classroom, and extracurricular activities. A Fine Arts graduate of the University of Arts in Philadelphia, he recently received a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with distinction from Rider University. He holds LPI Level One Certification in Linux Administration and chairs the Ewing Web Committee. A self-proclaimed “open web advocate and open source evangelist,” LeMasney is also a designer, artist, writer, technologist and consultant who lives and works in the Ewing area. You can find and connect with John, known as “lemasney” on Facebook, Twitter, and Gmail.
Date: Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Venue: Rider University Science and Technology Building.
Abstract: This session will introduce attendees to four of the most popular social networks, illustrating how specific features of each can be used to directly support academic goals. Using examples from Rider and other institutions, the audience will see how academics can use LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Ning in support of curricular, co-curricular, recruitment, publicity, and community outreach purposes. We will discuss why social networks exist as well as the pitfalls, benefits, and usage best practices. Attendees will have the opportunity to create one or more social network accounts and be given guidance on how to start using them for some specific academic purpose.
Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfNDg1Z3dkcDc3cnQ&hl=en
John LeMasney received his Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership with a communications in December of 2009, and walked as a part of Commencement in May 2010.
John graduated with distinction, holding a cumulative GPA of 3.95.
John was also awarded the Graduate Education Outstanding Achievement Award for Organizational Leadership.
He would like to thank his teachers, fellow students, family and friends who supported his efforts.
LAWRENCE BRANCH LIBRARY RECYCLED ART CONTEST WINNERS
Lawrenceville –The Lawrence Branch of the Mercer County Library System sponsored the Trashed Art Contest to encourage our community to look at trash in a different way and create an awareness of the usefulness of garbage. Winners of the contest were: Sue Kaminski, East Windsor, Sue’s entry “Cap Fish” was made from bottle caps; Gene Dombroski, Ewing, entered “Winter Tree” made of copper wire; and John LeMasney also from Ewing, entered “Dawn, Ocean City” which was a painting on a canvas mosaic of recycled paper squares.
The contest judges were Pete Abrams, a local metal artist, Lori Anselm, a designer at TerraCycle, Ellen Brown, library director, Mercer County Library System (MCLS), Richard Cavallo, chief fiscal officer, MCLS, James Damron, branch manager, Marygrace Billek, director, Mercer County Department of Human Services, and Bill Jones, maintenance engineer, Lawrence Branch of the MCLS. Prizes were donated by the Friends of the Lawrence Library and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A simple idea that I need to focus on right now. 😉