AISR Staff Directory

Christopher D. Braster

Chris Braster is a Computer-Based Learning Developer/Webmaster for AISR Education Services. His main job responsibilities are server administration, database development, software development (both CD-ROM and Web-based), administration for Blackboard (Pulse), and administration for the campus-wide lecture capture system. Web development includes production of TJU's distance learning courses and a variety of online resources for campus-based courses.

Interests & Expertise

Chris can usually be found in his office coding in ColdFusion and drinking lots of coffee. OS X is his system of choice, but when forced to, he will wheel his chair over to his WinXP.

Some of his interests are in photography, digital video and database development.

Background & Training

Chris obtained a bachelor's degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. His field of study was Instructional Technology and Design. Chris' final two co-op experiences were at AISR and he has continued to spend his Mondays through Fridays here since graduation in 1996.

Awards

Jefferson School of Health Professions, Outstanding Service Recognition Award (June 1, 2010)

Recent Papers/Projects

"Neurological Examination of Limbs" (2011)
Thomas Jefferson University

"Symptom Assessment Study" (2011)
Thomas Jefferson University

"An Online Commitment to Change Project: Report on Initial Experience" (2011)
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
Originally presented at the SACME 2011 Spring Meeting

"How Online Evaluation Supports An Academic CME Program" (2010)
Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University
Originally presented at the SACME 2010 Spring Meeting

"Eastern Pennsylvania - Delaware Geriatric Education Center" (2008)
Thomas Jefferson University

"Jefferson InterProfessional Education Center" (2008)
Thomas Jefferson University

"Jefferson Clinical Images" (2008)
Academic & Instructional Support & Resources

"Resident Resources: Cardiovascular Medicine; Vol. 4" (2007)
Thomas Jefferson University

"AISR Learning Resources Media Server" (2005)
Academic & Instructional Support & Resources

"Jefferson Multimedia Database" (2004)
Academic & Instructional Support & Resources

"Infant Patient Encounter" (2003)
Thomas Jefferson University
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins

Personal Interests

A majority of Chris' free time is spent with his daughters Jackie and Kara and biking around town. When Jackie and Kara are asleep for the day, he likes to watch Philly sports, spend his time immersed in a good book, or play on his iPad.

Over the last couple years Chris has taken up golf with his Dad. A successful golf outing is when it doesn't rain.