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Advances in Learning Technologies
Peninsula Workforce Development Center, Hampton, VA
March 15 and 16, 2005
The objectives of the workshop are to: 1) provide broad overviews of the recent diverse activities related to advanced learning technologies and learning environments, and 2) identify future directions for research that have high potential for aerospace workforce development. The format of the workshop includes half-hour presentations, exhibits and panel session(s). This workshop is sponsored by NASA Engineering Training (NET).
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Partial List of Speakers:
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Trudy Abramson
Professor, Computing Technology in Education Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences
Nove Southeastern University
E-mail: abramson@nova.edu
www: http://www.scis.nova.edu/~abramson
3301 College Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Abstract: Mastering the Soft Skills of Online Communication |
Norman Badler
Director, Center for Human modeling and Simulation University of Pennsylvania
E-mail: badler@seas.upenn.edu
www: http://www.cis.upenn.edu
220 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA
Phone: 215-898-7246
Fax: 215-573-5577
Abstract: From Instructions to Simulations |
Christopher Currens
United States Department of Commerce
NIST/Advanced Technology Program
E-mail: christopher.currens@nist.gov
www: http://www.atp.nist.gov
100 Bureau Drive, Stop 4720
Gaithersburg, MD
Phone: 301-975-8503
Fax: 301-926-9524
Abstract: NIST/ATP: Investments in Learning |
Richard Ferdig
Digital Worlds Institute University of Florida
E-mail: rferdig@coe.ufl.edu
www: http://www.digitalworlds.ufl.edu
PO Box 115800
Gainesville, FL
Abstract: Pedagogy, Technology, and a Deeper Psychology of Advanced Technologies |
Dexter Fletcher
Institute of Defense Analysis
E-mail: fletcher@ida.org
www: http://www.ida.org
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA
Abstract: Agile Simulation, Learning Objects, and Training Transformation |
Michael Freeman
Deputy Director, ADL Initiative Office of Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Readiness
E-mail: freeman@adlnet.org
www: http://www.adlnet.org
1901 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA
Phone: 703-575-4365
Fax: 208-247-1570
Abstract: The Department of Defense’s Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative |
Paul Gill
Manager NASA
E-mail: paul.gill@nasa.gov
Building 4487, ED03
Huntsville, MSFC
Phone: 256-544-2557
Fax: 256-544-4131
Abstract: A New Learning Environment: Networking Lessons Learned, Technical Standards, and Engineering Training |
Douglas Gordin
T.J. Watson Research Center, IBM
E-mail: dgordin@us.ibm.com
www: http:www.ibm.com
19 Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, NY
Phone: 914-784-7806
Abstract: Learning Designs: Three Systems and Their Entailments |
Neil Heffernan
Professor, Fuller Laboratory Worcester Polytechnic Institute
E-mail: nth@wpi.edu
www: http://www.cs.wpi.edu
100 Institute Road
Worchester, MA
Phone: 528-831-5569
Fax: 528-831-5776
Abstract: Intelligent tutoring systems in the real world |
John Hirschbuhl
Sr Multi Media Producer University of Akron
E-mail: hirschbuhl@uakron.edu
Akron, OH
Phone: 330-972-6507
Abstract: Framework for Design, Development & Delivery of Web Based Instruction |
Karen Kukich
Program Director
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John Cherniavsky
Senior Advisor for Research, EHR
National Science Foundation
E-mail: kkukich@nsf.gov
www: http://www.nsf.gov
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
Phone: 703-292-4549
Fax: 703-292-9073
Abstract: The Advanced Learning Technologies Program at the National Science Foundation |
Don Lewis Millard
Director, Academy of Electronic Media Rensselaer
E-mail: millard@rpi.edu
www: http://www.academy.rpi.edu/~millard
LCII 4011, 110 8th St.
Troy, NY
Phone: 518-276-6527
Abstract: Increasing Interactivity in Engineering Education |
John E. Morrison
Research Staff Member Institute for Defense Analyses
E-mail: jmorriso@ida.org
www: http://www.t2net.org
4850 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA
Phone: 703-578-2839
Fax: 703-931-7792
Abstract: New Technologies for Joint Military Training |
James Oliverio
Director, Digital Worlds Institute University of Florida
E-mail: oliverio@ufl.edu
www: http://www.digitalworlds.ufl.edu
PO Box 115800
Gainesville, FL
Phone: 352-294-2020
Fax: 352-294-2030
Abstract: Non Divisi: Real-time Distributed Collaboration in Research and Education |
Sharon Oviatt
Co-Director, Professor Center for Human-Computer Communication (CHCC), Department of Computer Science and Engineering Office, Oregon Health and Science University
E-mail: oviatt@cse.ogi.edu
www: http://www.ogi.edu/
3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd.
Portland, OR
Phone: 503-748-1342
Abstract: Design of Advanced Multimodal Interfaces for Formal and Informal Learning |
Candice Thille
Director, Open Learning Initiative Carnegie Mellon University
E-mail: cthille@andrew.cmu.edu
www: http://www.cmu.edu
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Phone: 412-268-1126
Fax: 412-268-5701
Abstract: The Open Learning Initiative at Carnegie Mellon: Delivering Cognitively Informed Web-based Instruction |
Joseph G. Tront
Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Virginia Technological Institute
E-mail: jgtront@vt.edu
www: http://www.vt.edu
359 Durham Hall
Blacksburg, VA
Phone: 540-231-5067
Fax: 540-231-3362
Abstract: Using Tablet PCs to Enhance Classroom Learning in Engineering Education |
Gary Waliszewski
Federal Business Development Manager SMART Technologies
www: http://www.smarttech.com
1655 North Fort Myer Drive
Arlington, VA
Phone: 703-516-7627
Fax: 703-351-1113
Abstract: Interactive Training Tools That Enhance Classroom-based Learning |
Guido Zarrella
MITRE
E-mail: jzarrella@mitre.org
www: http://www.mitre.org
202 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA
Phone: 781-271-8676
Fax: 781-271-2352
Abstract: Using Dialogue Features to Predict Trouble During Collaborative Learning |
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List of Exhibitors:
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SIMmersion
Bob Quodling
CEO SIMmersion Holdings Pty Limited
E-mail: bobq@simmersion.com.au
www: www.SIMmersion.com.au
Unit 54, 66 Allara St.
Canberra, Australia
Phone: +61 2 6161 5657
Fax: +61 2 6161 2157 |
Generation21 Learning Systems
Sam White
Northeast Regional Sales Manager Generation21 Learning Systems
E-mail: sam.white@gen21.com
www: http://www.gen21.com
Phone: 631-331-2560 |
Advances in Learning Technologies