Ph.D. - Educational Psychology, University of Alberta, 1978
M.S. - Theoretical Psychology, University of Alberta, 1976
B.S. - Experimental Psychology, University of Toronto, 1973
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
eLearning Course Developer,
Walden Institute, 1999-2001. Created web-based courses for professional training including Certified Online Instructor and Ecommerce Managment programs.
Technology Consultant
, The Economic Development Institute of the World Bank, 1994-95. Created strategic plan for technology-based training and assisted staff with use of instructional technology.
Senior Research Associate , Army Research Institute, 1991-1992. Developed a hypertext database of instructional theories relevant to adult learning [National Research Council Fellowship].
Chief Executive Officer of Park Row Inc., a software publishing company, 1985-1990. In addition to daily management responsibilities, he was responsible for all product development and support activities. Provided consulting in software design and instructional technology.
Chief scientist of Courseware Incorporated, 1984-1985. In this position he guided the technical direction of the company and managed R&D activities. Areas of special interest were artificial intelligence and automated instructional systems.
Senior scientist at the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), 1980-1983. At HumRRO, he was involved in a wide range of human factors projects for corporate and government clients.
Instructional Designer at Courseware Incorporated, 1978-1980. Developed and managed computer-based training courses for corporate and government clients.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Adjunct/Visiting Professor, Engineering Professional Development Dept. and Certificate in Distance Education Program. 1983-present.
Nova Southeastern University - Program Professor, Fischler Center for the Advancement of Education, Instructional Technology & Distance Education program. 1997 - 1998.
George Washington University - Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Education & Human Development, HRD and Ed Leadership depts, 1989 - 1997.
National University - Lecturer, Telecommunications Management, Information Systems, Instructional Technology programs, 1985-89.
University of San Francisco - Lecturer, School of Education, 1983-86.
San Diego State - Adjunct Instructor, Educational Technology Dept.,1984
Catholic University, Washington, D.C. - Lecturer, School of Education, 1983.
University of California, San Diego - Lecturer, Extension, 1978-79.
MAJOR PUBLICATIONS (including web sites and software):
Online Education: Learning and Teaching in Cyberspace.
Book version: Wadsworth, Belmont, CA. 2000.WWW version: [http://home.sprynet.com/sprynet/gkearsley/cyber.htm] 1999-2001.
Technology, Learning & Organizations.
Book version: CRC/St Lucie Press, 1998. WWW version: [ http://www.gwu.edu/~lto ] 1997 - 2000.
A Celebration of Teaching Excellence. - CD-ROM/Videotape George Washington Univ. 1996.
Distance Education: A Systems Perspective. Wadsworth, Belmont, CA. 1996.(with M. Moore)
Exploring Learning & Instruction: The Theory into Practice Program. Hypertext database available in Hyperties, HyperCard, and via WWW [ http://tip.psychology.org ]. 1992 -present.
Public Access Systems: Bringing Computer Power to the People. Ablex, Norwood, NJ. 1994.
Educational Technology: Leadership Perspectives. Educational Technology
Publications, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. 1994. (with W. Lynch)
We Teach With Technology: New Visions for Education. Franklin Beedle & Assoc. Irvine, CA. 1992. (with B. Hunter and M. Furlong)
Computers for Educational Administrators. Ablex, Norwood, NJ. 1990.
Adminsim (MS-DOS). San Diego, CA: Park Row Inc. 1989
Hypertext Hands-On! A New Way of Accessing and Organizing Information. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1989. (with B. Shneiderman)
Online Help Systems. Ablex, Norwood, NJ. 1988.
Problem Analysis (MS-DOS), San Diego, CA: Park Row Inc. 1988
Artificial Intelligence and Instruction. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1987.
The CBT Analyst (MS-DOS). San Diego, CA: Park Row Inc. 1987.
Authoring: A Guide to the Design of Instructional Software. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1986.
Guide to Managing Information with Your PC. Scott, Foresman & Co. Glenview, IL. 1986.
(with B. Hunter & H. Hunter)
Cost/Benefits Analysis (MS-DOS). San Diego, CA: Park Row Inc. 1986.
Guide to Telecommunications for Your IBM PC. Scott, Foresman & Co. Glenview, IL. 1985.
(with B. Hunter & H. Hunter)
Training for Tomorrow: Distributed Learning Through Computer and Communications Technology. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1985.
Computers for Kids Over Sixty. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1984. (with M. Furlong)
Training & Technology: A Handbook for HRD Professionals. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1984.
Computer Based Training: A Guide to Selection and Implementation. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1983.
Costs, Benefits & Productivity in Training Systems. Addison-Wesley, Reading, MA. 1982.
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