Shawn Cornally
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I want to serve as many students as possible. I aim to do this through progressive pedagogy, sensible use of technology, reformed assessment practices, and compassion for students. |
Email: shawn.thinkthankthunk@gmail.com |
- Learned:
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University of Iowa - Iowa City
Master: Science Education Major: Physics Minor: Geology Endorsed: Chemistry, Biology, & Mathematics - Teaching:
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University of Iowa Lecturing Professor – 2011
097:105 - Societal and Educational Applications of Physical Science
Solon High School Science/Math Instructor – 2008 - Present
Planned, executed, and assessed instruction in:
- Physics I: Energy & Mechanics
- Physics II: Electromagnetism and Modern Physics
- Calculus: Differentiation and Integration
- Vector Calculus
- Computer Programming I: Markup, Design, and Scripting
- Computer Programming II: Object-Oriented Design
- Geology & Meteorology
- Biology
- Bioethics
Kirkwood Community College Adjunct Education Professor
Intro to Education: Exploring Teaching
- Entrepreneur:
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ThThTh Industries LLC Designer, Developer, CEO
Designer, programmer, and manager of BlueHarvest: An Assessment Experiment.
- Speaking & PD:
Booking Inquires -
Education-Related
06.2011 - Ignite Education - "A" Through "F": A Silly Thing-
05.2011 - TEDxEastsidePrep - Pointslessness: The Future of Education Without Coercion or Toy Economies - 06.2011 - American Reason Radio - Systemic education reform. Featuring Dr. Tae.
- 06.2011 - Iowa State Modeling Instruction Workshop - Education's Dirty Laundry: Assessment
- 05.2011 - Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Presenter - Assessment: A Journey of a Thousand Chagrins
- 09.2010/02.2011 - University of Iowa Methods in Secondary Science Education, Guest Lecture - Inquiry Techniques Motivated by Technology and Assessment Reform
- 07.2010 - Grant Wood Area AEA - Motivations and Experiences Using Standards-Based Assessment
- Writing
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EduBloggerBlog Author
Think Thank Thunk receives over 10,000 hits per week. Nominated for edublog of the year and best teacher blog.
ColumnistContributor
- Experiences:
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Plasma Physics Laser Technician – 2004-2008
Designed, built, and maintained diode laser systems for plasma diagnostics.
Geophysics Electrical Surveyor
Designed and fabricated a unique resistivity surveying system for use with <10m archaeology.
Condensed Matter Physics Programmer
Conducted internal investigations into the electronic structure of several unique Indium-Arsenide quantum dot structures in an attempt to invert angular momentum states.
Iowa Children's Museum Curriculum Designer
Designed and conducted courses for students enrolled in ICM enrichment courses. Topics included: Weather, biology, math, chemistry, and the philosophy of science.
- Web Development:
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Web Applications:
- BlueHarvest: An Assessment Experiment
- Real-Time AJAX Attendance Tracker: SolonSeminar.com
- Standards-Based Grade Book: SBGradeBook.com
- Science Fair Automated Judging: SolonScienceFair.com
- CSS3 Art Piece (Webkit only): Silly Little Snow Day
- Languages:
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Computer Programming, Mark-up, & Design
- PHP
- Java
- C++
- Javascript
- (X)HTML
- CSS(3)
- AJAX
- Publications
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News Media
- Cedar Rapids Gazette/KCRG TV9 - SBG
- Ethics of Beef Production
- BlueHarvest Web App Changes Assessment and Grading
Scholarly Journals
- Iowa Science Teacher's Journal - "Managing the Coupled-Inquiry Cycle Through Faux Grant Writing"
- The Science Teacher. Invitation to Inquiry. December 2010, Vol. 77, No. 9.
- Hobbies
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Music Performance and Recording
Instructs students in guitar and bass guitar. Numerous performances and recordings on guitars and percussion.
Cooking Personal Chef 2006 - Present
A fully apprenticed French sous chef, with experience designing menus for 2-50 persons.
Charcuterie Curing and Smoking
Bacons and Briskets, Hams and Hocks.
- References
- Available on request