John+Brim

Mr. Brim joined the Department of Public Instruction’s Media and Technology staff in 1978. As a media consultant for the public schools Mr. Brim started the technology evaluation program in the Media Evaluation Section of the Department in 1980 where he supervised the evaluation of instructional software and technology for the publication //InfoTech// and wrote the monthly software review column in the national journal //School Library Journal.// Over the years at the Department, Mr. Brim worked on statewide programs such as the media and technology standards, //Learning Connections// and //IMPACT: Guidelines for Media and Technology Programs//. He served as the project manager for the Web site //NC WiseOwl// and helped develop the //Carolina Clips// and //Virtual Visits// Web sites. He received the national technology award, //Making it Happen in Technology// in 2000 for his work on //NC WiseOwl//. Mr. Brim worked with the Southern Regional Education Board to develop the //EvaluTech// Web site which features an online, searchable data base of recommended instructional resources. In 2001, the //EvaluTech// Web site won the national EdNet Pioneer Award. In 2002, Mr. Brim was named chief of the distance learning section of the Department of Public Instruction. In December 2007, Mr. Brim accepted the Assistant Director and Chief Operating Officer position at the North Carolina Virtual Public School. He represents the State Superintendent on the University of North Carolina Center for Public Television Board of Trustees and on the Agency for Public Communications Board of Trustees. Degrees: BA- English; MEd- Educational Media || ||
 * **Name**: John Brim
 * Email:** jbrim@dpi.state.nc.us
 * Position**: Assistant Director and Chief Operating Officer
 * Company**: North Carolina Virtual Public Schools, Department of Public Instruction
 * Sessions**:Ethical Pitfalls Ahead! Helping Students Deal with Copyright and Plagiarism
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