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Sharp mind. Dull crayon.

Christopher Daradics

Eugene, OR
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    Applied linguist and immersive experience designer specializing in ecological approaches to "in the wild" language learning, UX, & interaction design.

    Academic interests:

    Applied linguistics, semiotics, existential philosophy, philosophy of mind, and the ecology of language

    Professional interests:

    Pedagogical support for the development of metacognitive awareness (including social and environmental awareness) through functional language and metacognitive curriculum.

  • Education
    • MA Linguistics: Language Teaching Specialization Linguistics
      University of Oregon
      2015 - 2016
      Capstone Project: An Emergent Ecological Curriculum for Study Abroad
    • MA Liberal Arts: Western Classics
      St. John's College (NM)
      2005 - 2008
  • Experience
    • Curriculum Designer - Research Associate - Applied Linguist
      Center for Applied Second Language Studies - CASLS
      Eugene, OR
      Sep 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
      ==UX==
      -UX Narrative - Digital Mindfulness App - AnalogU - University of Oregon College of Arts & Sciences

      ==Presentations==
      -MozFest: Technology, Consciousness, and Agency: Deconstructing Digital Design

      -Languaging & Professional Devlopment - Alternatives to Academia - Invited Talk - Key Note -
      Funded through Connected Academics

      Symposium: Harnessing Digital Technologies to Unpack the Dynamism of Human Interactions
      -Metapragmatic Development through Explicit Mindfulness Training -

      ==Design==
      -Design Researh Assistant: qualitative research for VR app for Syrian & similar refugees in Germany.
      Responsiblities included survey creation, delivery, & analysis.
      Funded through Deutsche Telekom

      -Creative Direction: AnalogU - Digital Mindfulness App

      ==Project Management==
      -AnalogU - Digital Mindfulness App
      -Mavericks Incubator - Market Incubator for Learning/Language Science, Technology, & Experience Design
      -Graphic asset production process improvement for image heavy language learning curriculum.
      -Translation management - From English and German into Arabic, Farsi, & Pashto.
    • Producer & Host
      Overhear
      Jan 2010 - Present (16 years 5 months)
      Overhear is my box of curiosity. Listen in, be inspired.
      weoverhear.com
    • Principal
      Commercial Real Estate
      2007 - Present (19 years)
    • Graduate Teaching Fellow
      Center for Applied Second Language Studies
      Jun 2016 - Sep 2016 (3 months)
      UX & design research on a virtual reality language learning app for the refugee populations in Germany to learn German.

      Associate researcher on initial needs analysis phase, up through persona development.
    • Sp-Ed Instructional Support
      4J School District
      Sep 2007 - Aug 2011 (3 years 11 months)
      Design, plan, and implement instructional program for students with non-neurotypical cognitive function.
    • LEAD Creator/Producer
      University of Oregon
      May 2009 - May 2011 (2 years)
      Leaders Engaging in Authentic Dialogue (LEAD) is a seminar series I developed with the University of Oregon's Holden Leadership Center. LEAD brings pairs of community leaders together for unscripted, unvarnished public discussions.
    • Adjunct Faculty
      Northwest Christian College
      Aug 2009 - Dec 2009 (4 months)
    • Dean
      Lifegate School
      Sep 2003 - Aug 2007 (3 years 11 months)
    • Program Intern/Camp Leader
      Hume Lake Christian Camps
      1997 - 2000 (3 years)
  • Affiliations

    American Association for Applied Linguists

  • Industries
    • Mobile Apps
    • Social Impact
    • VR / AR
    • Education
  • Skills
    • Concept Art
    • Content Strategy
    • Design Management
    • Design Research
    • Experience Design
    • Ideation
    • Research
    • UX
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