Bridging Technical Architecture & Pedagogical Innovation

I'm Gustav Green (Alias: Junior Gropp). I'm a DevTech with over a decade of experience in EdTech, strategic communications, and content development. Currently, I serve as the High School Educational Technologist at SPARK Schools, driving blended learning models and curriculum design.

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Professional Timeline

High School Educational Technologist

SPARK Schools

Oct 2023 - Present

  • Custodian of Blended Learning: Driving student achievement via integrated instructional systems.
  • Curriculum Custodian: Subject head for Technology subjects (CAT, IT, EGD) Grades 8-12.
  • Leading future blended learning pilots and hybrid models for scalability.
  • POPIA representative and data custodian; monitoring device activity and software efficacy.

Content Developer & Digital Producer

Mindset Network NPC

2019 - 2023

  • Produced content for Primary and High School distance learning.
  • Provided Instructional Design content for Edtech, Marketing, and Brand Management.
  • Managed content translations and educational content production in the post-COVID EdTech space.

Creative Lead & Consultant

IDEA Digital Education

2017 - 2019

  • Managed the digital transition of traditional curriculum materials for core subjects.
  • Facilitated communications between learners, digital resources, and educators.

Ecosystem of Expertise

A showcase of projects, research, and technical implementations bridging instructional design, communication strategy, and educational technology.

Hybrid Pilot Architecture

Design and implementation of scalable hybrid learning models integrating classroom instruction with LMS platforms.

Canvas LMS Instructional Design

Curriculum Digitization

Spearheaded the transition of traditional CAPS/IEB materials into interactive digital formats for CAT, IT, and EGD.

CAPS Content Dev

EdTech Security & Privacy

Developing training modules and ensuring POPIA compliance for device activity and educational software usage.

POPIA Data Governance

Risk Comms & Public Health

Developed risk communication strategies and PSAs for CDC-run health initiatives, managing technical copywriting for sensitive public health information.

Role: Senior Coordinator, FPD

Digital Broadcast Production

Produced 'made-for-tv' and digital distance learning content, blending brand management with high-quality media production.

Role: Senior Digital Producer, Mindset

Publications & Insights Hub

This section is reserved for upcoming articles, whitepapers, and pedagogical research analyzing the intersection of communication theory and modern educational technology frameworks.

Technical & Pedagogical Arsenal

Educational Tech

  • Canvas LMS Admin
  • Google Workspace Admin
  • Chromebook OU Management
  • Hybrid Architecture

Media & Design

  • Premiere Pro & After Effects
  • Illustrator & Photoshop
  • Instructional Design
  • Broadcast Production

Curriculum & Data

  • CAPS & IEB Alignment
  • CAT, IT, EGD Specialist
  • Student Achievement Data
  • POPIA Compliance

Comms & Strategy

  • Risk Communication
  • Technical Copywriting
  • Public Relations
  • Brand Management