Andrew Smith (author/education professional)
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Andrew Smith is a British author of further education computer science text books, contributing to chapters in various UK and international educational publications aimed at national and international further education subject areas, specialising in Computer Hardware, Systems Support, Networking and Systems Security.
International Book Publications include
- CompTIA Strata Study Guide (John Wiley and Sons, Sybex Imprint (Oct 2011), ISBN 0-470-97742-6) [International]
- Written entire text, with additional material and edits by Faithe Wempen
UK National Book Publications include
- BTEC Level 3 National IT Student Book 1: Student book 1 (BTEC National for IT Practitioners) (Pearson/Edexcel, Dec 2010, ISBN 1-84690-928-7) [UK based]
- Chapters contributed on Networking, Data Communications and Systems Security
- BTEC National IT Practitioners: Book 2: Student Book Specialist Units (Heinemann Educational Publishers (18 Sep 2007) ISBN 0-435-46550-3) [UK based]
- Chapter contributed on Network Management
- BTEC National IT Practitioners: Book 1: Student Book Core Units (Heinemann Educational Publishers (13 Jul 2007) ISBN 0-435-46549-X) [UK based]
- Chapters contributed on Networking, Data Communications and Systems Security
- A2 GCE Applied ICT for Edexcel (Heinemann Educational Publishers (25 Aug 2006) ISBN 0-435-46215-6) [UK based]
- Chapters contributed on Network Management, Systems Hardware and Data Communications
- Software Development Pathway for the IPRO Certificate for IT Practitioners (Heinemann Educational Publishers (24 Jul 2006) ISBN 0-435-45063-8) [UK based]
- Chapters contributed on Systems Support and Troubleshooting
- ICT Systems Support for the IPRO Certificate for IT Practitioners (Heinemann Educational Publishers (24 Feb 2006) ISBN 0-435-45062-X) [UK based]
- Chapters on Systems Maintenance, PC repair, troubleshooting and Systems Support
- A+ Certificate in Computer Maintenance and Installation Level 2 as content consultant(Heinemann Educational Publishers (13 Oct 2004) ISBN 0-435-45638-5) [UK based]
- advice to author on certification standards and PC maintenance
- BTEC National for It Practitioners: Teachers Resource File and CD-Rom (Heinemann Educational Publishers (28 Jul 2004) ISBN 0-435-45670-9) [UK based]
- Creation of support resources, assignment examples and teaching material for teachers on Networking and Data Communications
- ICT Systems Support (Heinemann IT Professionals) (Heinemann Educational Publishers (20 Jul 2004) ISBN 0-435-47151-1) [UK based]
- Chapters on Systems Maintenance, PC repair, troubleshooting and Systems Support
- BTEC National for It Practitioners: ICT Systems Support (Heinemann Educational Publishers (26 Nov 2003) ISBN 0-435-45668-7) [UK based]
- Chapters on Network Management and Data Communications
Current Published Research
- Development of a simulated Internet (see references)
- How simulation is perceived in a practical learning environment (ongoing doctoral research)
- Creation of a twitter supported learning experience
Reported case studies
- Inclusion of Suse Studio in Open University content [1]
- Addition of Linux Certification to an Academic Programme[2]
Media Contributions
- Guest expert on BBC Radio 4 ~ Questions Questions first transmitted 22/08/2011 (seven minute slot on power consumption of an internet search) [3]
- ITunesU Linux Expert on "The Linux Effect : 20th Anniversary" [4]
- Joint author on a 'the conversation' article, regarding Flight MH370 [5]
- Author on article regarding Porn Licensing on the web[6]
- Author on article explaining Heart Bleed[7]
- Author on article discussing Paym[8]
- Author on article discussing comparison between Heart Bleed and Y2K[9]
- Author on WikiPedia and unkind edits regarding Hillsborough Disaster[10]
Other contributions
- Packet Tracer guidance for Network Administrators (Commissioned by Cisco Learning Institute 2008) available via Cisco Academy[11]
- Packet Tracer on a Mac v1 (Guide using VirtualBox) available on Cisco Academy Facebook community page[12]
- Packet Tracer on a Mac v2 (Guide using PlayOnMac Wine environment[13]) available on Cisco Academy Facebook community page[12]
- Higher Education Academy Joint Presentation on "Some Challenges of Educating Cyber Security Experts (via Distance Learning)"[14]
- Joint presentation at Virus Bulletin seminar "Educating Network Security Experts via Distance Learning via Distance Learning" [15]
- Joint contributor to "Development of a vendor practice-based distance based learning programme" pages 85-90; [16]
- Academic presentation on Open University use of Packet Tracer as a model for future MOOC's [17]
- Interview by Documentally at 2010 Gadget Show[18]
Andrew Smith is currently affiliated with
- The Open University as an Academic [19][20][21][22][23]
- Edexcel as BTEC IT QCF Senior Standards Verifier/Qualification Consultant/Course~Unit Writer for BTEC IT qualification range[24][25]
- LMPCNA 2009,2010, 2011 and 2012 as Technical Committee Member [26]
- CompTIA as member of UK Academic Advisory Board [27]
- Cisco_Networking_Academy as member of international advisory group
Recognition
- 2007 Cisco Academy Western Europe Pioneer recognition[28]
References[edit]
- ↑ PDF Document Novell/Suse case study
- ↑ https://www.lpi.org/news/open-university-uk-adds-linux-certification-academic-program
- ↑ BBCQQ BBC Questions Questions
- ↑ iTunesU iTunesU the Linux Effect
- ↑ http://theconversation.com/the-hunt-for-mh370s-black-box-is-on-but-it-may-not-reveal-all-24751
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/porn-licensing-online-isnt-going-to-deter-the-digital-generation-24993
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/explainer-should-you-change-your-password-after-heartbleed-25506
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/hand-out-money-with-my-mobile-i-think-im-ready-25691
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/lets-not-panic-like-its-1999-as-we-clean-up-after-heartbleed-25887
- ↑ https://theconversation.com/wikipedia-editors-never-walk-alone-hillsborough-changes-can-be-traced-25952
- ↑ Cisco Networking Academy Site Cisco Networking Academy
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Facebook Cisco Academy Facebook Site
- ↑ PlayOnMac Play On Mac Download Site
- ↑ HEAcademy Higher Education Academy STEM Conference 2012 site
- ↑ PDF Document Virus Bulletin 2012 conference proceedings
- ↑ Publication Site Laboratories for the 21st century in STEM higher education: a compendium of current UK practice and an insight into future directions for laboratory-based teaching and learning
- ↑ https://www.fi-athens.eu/program/sessions/beyond-moocs-future-learning-future-internet
- ↑ https://audioboo.fm/boos/114495-linux-an-ethical-choice-gsl10
- ↑ Open University Paper Repository Academic Papers
- ↑ Department of Communication and Systems University Information
- ↑ Professional Profile LinkedIn Page
- ↑ http://www.open.edu/openlearn/profiles/as8626
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDOmLvtohsE
- ↑ 360IT Speaker Page
- ↑ Senior Verifier Site WikiSpaces
- ↑ Conference Site The International Workshop on Learning Methodologies and Platforms used in the Cisco Networking Academy
- ↑ members list CompTIA CAPP UK Advisory Board Site
- ↑ Local Newspaper Article Luton on Sunday News Site
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