Hello! My name is Debbie Andrisani. I am currently working towards obtaining a “Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Simulations” to supplement my Masters degree in English (technical writing) from UCF. I work for DME Corporation in Research Park and my title is Training Specialist, even though I have no real experience in training. I guess I’m trying to earn my title by getting an ISD certification since I was hired based on a CBT I did in 1999 as my Masters project. My most recent work experience includes seven years as a technical writer, primarily documenting how various software programs work.
My interest in storytelling began in childhood with my older brother telling us fantastic tales about magic creatures. As I matured, I became an insatiable reader – everything from the classics to Kurt Vonnegut. I even read Shakespearean plays. My interest in storytelling then shifted to movies and I tried to see as many movies as I could, with the exception of horror flicks and Westerns. My fascination with movies prompted me to see employment in the entertainment industry and I worked at a movie studio (Twentieth Century Fox) for two years.
My interest in media includes limited game playing – my current favorite online game is Diner Dash, which I play 1-2 times per week, which probably classifies me as a “casual” gamer. However, my game playing began back in 1982 when I discovered online Solitaire while working as a word processor. My exposure to the Internet began in 1996 while pursuing a technical writing degree at UCF. Now I use the Internet regularly, in both my personal life (information, online banking) and for work purposes (research).
I am excited about this class since I have not written anything creative for quite some time and need to stimulate this part of my brain again.
