30+ Years as a
Maker + Educator + Artist + Techno Geek Girl

TIME TRAVEL WITH GAYLE

Continuing my 30+ years exploration of blending dynamic teaching skills and progressive curriculum, I love to awaken curiosity in learners. My mission as an educational guide is to inspire creative ideation using traditional media, technology, new media and the arts, as a voice for the exploration and interpretation of creative, academic, cultural and global issues. My joy is weaving complimentary disciplines into a tapestry of information, aesthetics, form and opportunity.

Always focused on fusing my interests in art and science, I worked for innovative companies in the early 1980’s who paved the way for the technology used in digital imaging today. Gayle Rosen Inc was launched in the late 1980’s, initially providing custom courseware and professional development for Fortune 500 in-house corporate design departments.

Fast forward to now, as a 21st Century Educator, my focus is to develop and guide memorable, immersive experiences that allow teachers and students to manifest the things they are excited about, out into the world.

Nanyang Girls' High School | Singapore 2017-2019 (3 Years)

Founded in 1917, NYGH is a premier Independent secondary school with a vibrant history and a rich bicultural tradition. NYGH prides itself in providing an all-around holistic education, allowing all girls to thrive in the globalized world of the 21st Century.

    • Administration of long term and daily protocols and procedures
    • Design of Maker Space as a dynamic project based learning space
    • Purchase, maintenance and instruction for all tools, equipment and supplies
    • Infrastructure: budgets and purchasing; live data collection of student usage

    • Develop, Administrate and Teach 12 week
      Micro Maker Ed Pilot Programme for entire Sec 1 Level (7th Grade). Integrated Microbit Coding and Making!
    • Curate interdisciplinary concept and project-based learning for students
    • Partner with Teaching staff to blend making learning visible into curriculum
    • Design and deliver Professional Development for Teaching staff, Support Staff, and external audiences

    • NYGH exhibition design
    • BLAH BALH BAH
    • BLAH BALH BAH
    • BLAH BALH BAH

 

SJI

Founded in 1852, SJI is a progressive Independent secondary and senior school for boys and a junior college for young men and women. It offers an Integrated Programme (IP) and an O Level track. As an IB World School, SJI offers and International Baccalaureate for the IP Track

    • Expansion of Art curriculum by:
      > Integrating core subjects through Interdisciplinary lens
      > Student investigation and exploration of Big Idea
      > Engaging DIY + MakerSpace technologies
    • Co-Develop with Aesthetics Deptarment HOD, pedagogical framework
    • Develop and Facilitate Professional Development through school-wide experiences
    • Oversee Apple Computers for Art Department

    • Coach SJI and CHIJ Teaching Mentors Teams through development and implementaton of immersive project-based concept teaching and learning in the IP Level, O Level and Invited Schools program.
    • Program Liaison for pilot ASP satelite site @ CHIJ Secondary School (Toa Payoh)
    • Create and led experiential PD workshops for ASP Teaching Mentors
    • Design and collect teacher and student program evaluation data
    • Co-Produce culminating Singapore Artscience Prize competition event

    • SJI CASE STuDY
    • SJI CASE STuDY
    • SJI CASE STuDY
    • SJI CASE STuDY

ASP

The ArtScience Prize program was originally developed as a cutting edge in-school and after-school enrichment program modeled after Harvard’s Idea Translation Lab, targeting Boston Public High School students. Both were founded by biomedical innovator and Harvard professor, David Edwards. [Boston student ArtScience experiences now take place at The Lab Cambridge, since it’s opening by David Edwards 2015. ]

Students immerse in a year long creative ideation process engaging brainstorming, research and prototyping. The focus is on socially conscious innovation that’s intertwined with a new theme every year. Program themes have included; Neuroinformatics, Synthentic Biology, The Future of Water, Virtual Worlds, Man + Machine and The Future of Energy. The program culminates in student presentations at a competition juried by internation all experts.

    • ASP curriculum :
      > Integrating core subjects through Interdisciplinary lens
      > Student investigation and exploration of Big Idea
      > Engaging DIY + MakerSpace technologies
    • First in-school program at John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science
    • Dream Lab Program: ArtScience Prize for Advanced Placement students
    • Start.Up Program: for students who want to continue collaborating on projects from previous year(s)
    • 2013 ASP + Disney Partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of America: Member of Curriculum Development Team creating ArtScience pilot summer program for 3,500 BGCA youth across the US
    • Created and led immersive ArtScience workshops for visiting international students

    • Interdisciplinary 21st Century skills integrating technology with immersive concept and project based learning
    • ASPlite site @ CHIJ Secondary School (Toa Payoh)
    • ASPential PD workshops for ASP Teaching Mentors
    • ASP teacher and student program evaluation data
    • ASPminating Singapore Artscience Prize competition event

    • ASP
    • ASP
    • ASP
    • ASP

Mass Art

    • MassArt
    • BLAH BALH BAH

    • Massart Research assistant

    • Promo materials for potential funders
    • teaching aids

MIT Media Lab

    • Media Lab
    • Media Lab

2019 Apple Southeast Asia Education Division + Canberra Primary School

    • Growth Mindset Motivational sharing to entire Primary 6 Cohort
    • Mentored Primary 6 Student Teams during completion of final project models
    • Demonstrated hands-on Making Tips and Tricks

2019 EduTech Asia | Singapore

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2019 Roboto Coding Academy | Singapore

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2019 HWA Chong Institution + Nanyang Girls' High School | Singapore

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2018 Frontiers in Teaching Conference | Philippines

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

 

2017 Apple Southeast Asia Regional Employee Meeting | Singapore

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2016 One Maker Group Singapore Teachers Meetup @ SJI | Singapore

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2015-2016 St Joseph's Institution | Singapore

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2013 Harvard University | USA

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

2013 Massachusetts College of Art and Design | USA

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

St Joseph's Instituion | Singapore 2013

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

  • Member of Judging Panel for Live Case Study for Student Maker Hackathon
  • Member on Expert Panel for discussion on STEAM Education

New and Old Makers’ Tools

Laser Cutter

CNC Router

Analog & Digital Die Cut

Traditional and Power Building Tools

Electronics
Microbit
Makey Makey
Lilypad
Littlebits
Chibitronics

Digital & Ed Tech Tools

Apple Ed Tech
iPad + iMac + iPhone
Classroom
Keynote, Pages, iMovie, Clips, Books,
Numbers, AR Makr

Google Ed Tech
Google Classroom

Web Design
WordPress

Coding & Electronics
MakeCode
Scratch

Adobe Apps
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Premiere Pro

Creativity and Thinkering

Encaustic Mixed Media
Yes, using a blow torch to paint
with pigmented melted wax

Paper Engineering
3D Paper Objects

Automatons
Playing with basic mechanisms

Playing with Light
DIY Lamps and lighting

Digital Illustration

Photography

Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston, MA
Master of Science in Art Education and New Media (2009)

I love teaching anyone that wants to learn, regardless of age. After establishing myself as an educator in the world of professional digital image makers, the time had come to elevate my life long passion for inspiring young learners.

To be a good teacher you have to be a good student. So mid-career, I headed to graduate school and received my Masters in Art Education and New Media Technology at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston. I dove head first into an immerse array of learning and professional opportunities. I graduated number one in my class with Honors and was invited to speak at my own commencement ceremony!

Ministry of Education | Singapore
Singapore Teachers for the Arts | Published Article

Apple Learning Institute | Singapore
Apple Learning Leader 2020

State University College Buffalo | Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science in Art Education

Established 2020 | Worldwide

I love teaching anyone that wants to learn, regardless of age. After establishing myself as an educator in the world of professional digital image makers, the time had come to elevate my life long passion for inspiring young learners.

  • Digital Imaging Tech Specialist in Graphic Arts Design and Production Developed custom courseware and onsite user training for Fortune 500 in-house corporate design departments. Partial customer list:
    • Toys R Us Worldwide (US, UK, Brasil)
    • The New York Times Magazine Group (US)
    • Dr. Pepper – Seven Up Worldwide Headquarters (US)
    • Cadbury Schweppes Beverage Division (US)
    • Proctor and Gamble Worldwide (US)
  • STEAM Education Specialist
    Develop, teach and mentor engaging multidisciplinary content for
    Educators and Students in non-traditional learning environments.

    • Develop, Administrate and Teach 12 week Micro Maker Ed Pilot Programme for entire Sec 1 Level (7th Grade). Integrated Microbit Coding and Making!
    • Curate interdisciplinary concept and project-based learning for students
    • Partner with Teaching staff to blend making learning visible into curriculum
    • Design and deliver Professional Development for Teaching staff, Support Staff, and external audiences
  • Exhibition design for NYGH and Singapore education events

Launched 1989 | Worldwide

I love teaching anyone that wants to learn, regardless of age. After establishing myself as an educator in the world of professional digital image makers, the time had come to elevate my life long passion for inspiring young learners.

  • Digital Imaging Tech Specialist in Graphic Arts Design and Production Developed custom courseware and onsite user training for Fortune 500 in-house corporate design departments. Partial customer list:
    • Toys R Us Worldwide (US, UK, Brasil)
    • The New York Times Magazine Group (US)
    • Dr. Pepper – Seven Up Worldwide Headquarters (US)
    • Cadbury Schweppes Beverage Division (US)
    • Proctor and Gamble Worldwide (US)
  • STEAM Education Specialist
    Develop, teach and mentor engaging multidisciplinary content for
    Educators and Students in non-traditional learning environments.