Full Sail University Graduate Recently Named as a Member of The George Lucas Educational Foundation's National Advisory Council
Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution, is proud to recognize online graduate, Anthony Armstrong, who was recently named as a member of The George Lucas Educational Foundation's National Advisory Council.
Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) November 17, 2009 -- Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu), an award-winning entertainment media institution, is proud to recognize online graduate, Anthony Armstrong, who was recently named as a member of The George Lucas Educational Foundation's National Advisory Council.
As a graduate of Full Sail University's Education Media Design & Technology Master of Science Online Degree Program, which is designed to give educators the tools to bridge the gap between traditional education and the ever-expanding realm of technology and media, Armstrong created a digital model that would employ a database (wikis) of pages with the ability to be edited live, into the curriculum of a one-to-one social studies classroom.
Also, while teaching overseas at the Korea International School, Armstrong devised a project that educated students in the area of innovative Web technologies and digitally offered a cultural exchange between students in the United States and South Korea. Currently, Armstrong is an Apple Distinguished Educator at Del Mar Middle School in Tiburon, California, where he teaches U.S. history at the eighth-grade level.
"Having the ability to educate our students to employ the skills necessary to implement technology in the classroom, thereby transforming these students into innovative educators, is a core principle of Full Sail's Education Media Design & Technology Master of Science Online Degree Program," said Dr. Holly Ludgate, Program Director of Education Media Design & Technology. "We are honored that a member of Full Sail's alumni has been named as a member of the National Advisory Council and we wish him continued success in the future."
The National Advisory Council aids The Foundation by ensuring that the content provided to its audience, through the various outlets of Edutopia (www.edutopia.org), a resource that highlights success stories in education, is both current and based on quality research. This is done by recommending valuable examples of projects or individuals that might be featured, and providing context on the intricacy of a particular issue, thus reinforcing Edutopia's relevance and accuracy.
"Full Sail University sets the standard of excellence on our campus and through our online degree programs by providing a truly unique learning environment equipped with the tools that facilitates education through inspiration," said Nell Thompson, Vice President of Academic Affairs for Full Sail University. "We are proud of the skills and knowledge base that Anthony has gained from being a member of our online student community, and we are honored to celebrate this tremendous achievement with him as he continues on his journey as a successful educator."
About Full Sail University:
Since 1979, Full Sail University, located outside of Orlando, FL, has been an innovative educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment industry. With over 33,000 alumni, graduate credits include work on OSCAR®, Emmy® and GRAMMY®-winning projects, best-selling video games, and the #1 grossing U.S. concert tours. Full Sail's 191-acre campus and online education platform proudly welcomes over 8,000 students from 50 states and 57 countries.
Full Sail currently offers a total of 25 degree programs including: Associate of Science Degrees in Graphic Design; Bachelor of Science Degrees offered in: Computer Animation, Digital Arts & Design, Entertainment Business, Film, Game Art, Game Design, Game Development, Graphic Design, Internet Marketing, Music Business, Recording Arts, Show Production, and Web Design & Development; and Master of Science Degrees in Education Media Design & Technology, Game Design, Entertainment Business, and Internet Marketing; and a Master of Fine Art in Media Design.
Full Sail was most recently named "Best Company" in the 2009 Orlando Business Journal's Reader's Choice Awards, as well as the 2008 "School/College of the Year" by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges. The university has also been previously named: The Harvard of Game Schools by Tips & Tricks Magazine; one of the top three New Media Schools by Shift Magazine (alongside the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and New York University); one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs in the world by Electronic Gaming Monthly; one of the Best Music Programs in the country by Rolling Stone Magazine; one of the Best Music Business Departments in the Schools That Rock: The Rolling Stone College Guide; and one of the Best Film Programs in the country by UNleashed Magazine.
For more information about Full Sail, please visit www.fullsail.edu.
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