iOS SDK Workshop application
Programming experience/technologies:
Outline your background as a programmer. Mention whether you have experience with Cocoa & Objective C.
Since 1999: PHP (object-oriented), MySQL, Objective-C (beginner level), Monkey Code (object oriented language for cross platform mobile apps development), Javascript and Javascript frameworks, Actionscript 1/2/3, Ruby, Lingo, Lua, HTML/XML/CSS; cross platform and cross browser development
Involvement in projects:
Projects include web development and design, LMS (Moodle/WebCT) and CMS customisations, development of a student enrolment system for Moodle at the University of Auckland, Learning resources for Samoa, animated short films, video/audio recording/editing/post processing, 3D software/rendering/effects, screenwriting/storytelling, total cost of ownership tool for the IT department of a major German bank, interactive CD-ROMs (e.g. for Amnesty International), web design teacher at Raffles College of Design & Commerce (HTML/CSS/Javascript/Flash), mobile theme developments, etc...
Enrolled in the iOS developer programme
Some projects can be found at http://portfolio.nugob.org
iOS Development
Why do you want to learn about iOS application development?
iOS application development is highly relevant to my job (web/multimedia designer/developer and Moodle administrator) at the Faculty of Education of the University of Auckland. My department focuses on e-learning and related technologies. The increasing amount of mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, etc) creates great opportunities in the field of e-learning. Two main responsibilities of my role are the evaluation of new technologies for e-learning/blended learning and the development and customisation of relevant tools. Current main areas of interest are better/more customisable e-clicker/poll/survey solutions for classroom situations, app or webapp interfaces for common tools (Moodle LMS, etc.), collaborative tools, interactive books and resources, apps to support learning and understanding of problems (e.g. visualisations for maths and physics, language papers, etc.).
Workshop participation
How do you believe your participation in this workshop will help you personally and professionally?
- Learn best practice from experienced iOS developers
- Building new networks/contacts in University environments in Oceania
- potential future collaboration with students and staff
- benefit from learning about different mobile apps related needs in the educational sector
How do you plan to share what you may learn at this workshop with others?
The AUC has as one of its mission the sharing of knowledge and experience. How will you share your knowledge?
I will share knowledge and experience with staff of the University of Auckland (e-learning designers, lecturers, ITS, graphic designers, etc.), in conferences, in possible collaboration with other institutions and organisations, in e-learning/LMS related groups, etc.
Other information
Education:
- Magister for Artistic-Creative Professions, Department of Intermedia (Multimedia Design), Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences, Dornbirn, Austria (4 years of full-time study equivalent to honors level)
- Bachelor of Arts Multimedia, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia
Awards:
- 2009 University of Auckland General Staff Excellence Award for Excellence in Innovation, awarded annually to one staff member of the wider University