Brock S. Allen, PhD
Professor,
Department of Educational Technology
Director, SDSU Center for Learning, Instruction, & Performance
Technologies
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
5500 CAMPANILE DRIVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92182-1182
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/BSAllen
Home Office: (619) 282-3400
SDSU Office: (619) 594-5439
PhD, Education, University of Southern California,
1982.
Specializations: educational technology and instructional
design theory.
Cognates: communications and educational psychology.
Dissertation: The Effects of System-Assigned Learning
Strategies and
Hierarchical Displays on Acquisition of Coordinate Concepts
MA, Education (science education), University of California,
Berkeley, 1974.
Thesis: Simulating Evolution
BA, Biological Sciences (ecology), University of
California, Berkeley, 1970.
Honors American Studies Program.
Professor, Department
of Educational Technology, San Diego State University,
1990—. Teaches graduate courses
on educational product design, interactive multimedia, and the
psychology of technology-based learning.
Member of the Faculty, SDSU-Claremont Graduate University and
SDSU-University of San Diego joint doctoral programs; department
coordinator for doctoral programs.
Director, SDSU Center for
Learning, Instruction, & Performance Technologies.
Author of over 50 articles, chapters, and technical reports on
technology and learning.
Research and
development interests focus on instructional design theory learning
through interaction and application of advanced computer-based media
to education and training. Consultant on
instructional design to Fortune 500 companies including AT&T,
Sony, Digital Equipment Corporation, as well as state governments,
and US Department of Defense agencies. President, Division of
Instructional Development, Association for Educational Communications
and Technology, 1990. (Associate
Professor, SDSU, 1986-1990; Assistant Professor, 1982-86.)
Consultant in
Educational Technology and Research Assistant, University
of Southern California, 1980-1982. Projects focused on interactive
video, computer-assisted instruction, video conferencing, and
electronic mail systems. Planned
and managed research project on computer-based instruction for US
Navy Personnel Research and Development Center.
Media Specialist, Mt. Diablo Unified
School District, Concord, CA, 1977-80.
Assistant to director of instructional media center for a
school district with 50,000 students. Consulted with schools and
programs on media-based education.
Coordinated workshops for teachers and administrators.
Developed grant proposals and managed instructional development
projects. Wrote and produced video and multimedia presentations.
California State Credential in School
Administration/Supervision, 1975-80.
Associate, F. Allen Grant
Associates, Ltd., Greenwich, CN, 1975-77.
Developed training programs on advanced office communications
systems for 1000 managers and administrative assistants at a
Fortune-100 corporation. Managed contracts for
training workshops and media production projects.
Analyzed office communications systems.
Wrote technical reports and proposals for corporate and
government clients.
Teacher, Mt. Diablo Unified
School District, Concord, CA, 1971-74.
Worked with various age/ability groups, including adults, high
school dropouts, and the mentally gifted.
California State Credential in Elementary Education (Life).
Allen, B. S., & Otto, R. G., & Hoffman, B. (in press). Case-based learning: contexts and communities. In S. Tobias & D. Fletcher (Eds.), Handbook for training. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Allen, B. S., & Otto, R. G. (1996). Media as lived environments: the ecological psychology of educational technology. In David H. Jonassen (Ed.), Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (pp. 199-225). New York: Macmillan. (ISBN 0-02-864663-0)
Allen, B. S., Chiero, R. T., & Hoffman, R. P. (1995). Mapping more authentic multimedia learning environments. In Brent G. Wilson (Ed.), Constructivist learning environments: Case studies in instructional design (pp. 179-190). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications. (ISBN 0-87778-290-3).
Allen, B. S., & Hoffman, R. P. (1993). Varied support for constructive activity in hypermedia-based learning environments. In T. M. Duffy, D. H. Jonassen, & J. Lowyck (Eds.), Designing environments for constructive learning: NATO Advanced Studies Institute, Series F: Computer and Systems Sciences, Vol. 105, pp. 261-290. Heidelberg, FRG: Springer-Verlag. (ISBN 3-540-56452-7)
Allen, B. S. (1992). Constructive criticisms. In T. M. Duffy, & D. H. Jonassen (Eds.), Constructivism and the technology of instruction: A conversation. Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. (ISBN 0-8058-1272-5)
Sterman, N. T., & Allen, B. S. (1992). The mediated museum: computer-based technology and museum infrastructure. In J. J. Hirschbuhl & L. F. Wilkinson (Eds.), Computers in education (5th Edition). Guilford, CN: The Duskin Group, pp. 226-230. (ISBN 1-56134—73-1). (Re-publication of Sterman & Allen, 1990-91)
Allen, B. S. (1991). Virtualities. In B. Branyan-Broadbent & R. K. Wood (Eds.), Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, Volume 17, pp. 47-53. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. (ISBN 0-87287-933-X).
Allen, B. S. (1990). Graduate training for interactive multimedia designers. In B. Branyan-Broadbent & R. K. Wood (Eds.), Educational Media and Technology Yearbook, Volume 16, pp. 139-155. Englewood, CO: Libraries Unlimited. (ISBN 0-87287-851-1)
Allen, B. S., & Brown, S. W. (1997). Introduction [to special issue on multimedia and interactivity]. Instructional Science, 25(2), 75-77. (ISSN 0020-4277)
Hirumi, A., Savenye, W., & Allen, B. S. (1994). Designing interactive videodisc-based museum exhibits. Educational Technology Research & Development, 42(1), 47-55. (ISSN 1042-1629)
Allen, B. S., Kompella, J., & Hoffman, R. P. (1993). Computer-based curriculum mapping. In M. R. Simonson, (Ed.), Proceedings of Selected Research Paper Presentations at the 1993 Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Sterman, N. T., & Allen, B. S. (1990-91). The mediated museum: computer-based technology and museum infrastructure. Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 19(1), 21-31.
Allen, B. S., & Sterman, N. T. (1990, October 31). Prototyping interactive multimedia exhibits for museums: a case study. In D. W. Dalton (Ed.) Proceedings of the 32nd Annual International Conference of the Association for the Development of Computer-Based Instructional Systems (pp. 274-285). Ohio State University, Columbus: ADCIS International.
Allen, B. S., Lipson, J. I., & Fisher, K. M. (1989). EPOSODE: Enhanced procedural orchestration through student observation and detection of errors (ISSN 0732-6718/89). Machine-Mediated Learning, 3, 147-167.
Allen, B. S., & Eckols, S. L. (1989). IMPART: A prototype authoring system for interactive multimedia vocabulary tutorials and drills (ISSN 0710-4340). Canadian Journal of Educational Communication, 18(3), 207-220.
Allen, B. S., Dodge, B. J., & Saba, F. (1989). Toward a curriculum for converging technologies: HyperCard and graduate training of educational product designers (ISSN 1042-1629). Educational Technology Research & Development, 37(4), 47-54.
Allen, B. S. (1988, October). Electronic tapestry: Weaving coherent patterns from convergent technologies. Tech Trends, 33(5), 14-16.
Allen, B. S., & Carter, C. D. (1988). Expert systems and interactive video tutorials: Separating strategies from subject matter (ISSN 0098-697X/88/15123). Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 15(4), 123-130.
Gresham, S. F., Ferguson, L. R., & Allen, B. S. (1988). Journaling systems: Integrating print and audio with applications software. International Journal of Instructional Media, 15(2), 115-123.
Allen, B. S. (1986). A theoretical framework for interactivating linear video (ERIC No. EJ 344 302). Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 13(4), 107-112.
Allen, B. S., & Erickson, D. M. (1986). Training interactive videodisc designers (ERIC No. EJ 345 884). Journal of Instructional Development, 9(2), 19-28.
Allen, B. S., Devney, A. M., & Sharpe, D. M. (1986). The effect of practice in detecting technical errors on performance of a simple medical procedure: Current research on interactive video at San Diego State University. Computers in Nursing, 4(1), 11-16.
Allen, B. S., & Merrill, M. D. (1985). System-assigned strategies and CBI (ERIC No. EJ 322 462). Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1(1), 3-21.
Allen, B. S. (1982). The video-computer nexus: Towards an agenda for instructional development (ERIC No. EJ 256 711). Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 10(2), 81-99.
Stebbins, R. C., Allen, B. S., & Brown, C. W. (1977, June 21). Method of and means for demonstrating evolution including chance determinations (U.S. Patent Number 4,030,210). Washington, DC: United States Patent Office.
Stebbins, R. C., & Allen, B. S. (1975). Simulating evolution (ERIC No. EJ 118 212). The American Biology Teacher, 37(4), 206-211.
Klein, J., Okey, J., Reiser, R., Driscoll, M., Grabowski, B., & Allen, B. S. (1991). Instructional technology programs in the 90's. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA (Cassette Recording No. D122-652). Garden Grove, CA: InfoMedix.
Allen, B. S., Bedford, J., Emery, D., Perrin, D. (1991). Enhancing CCTV: remote dial-up of and control of videotape players. In R. Mergener, (Chair) Successful integration of new technologies. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division of Educational Media Management, Anaheim, CA (Cassette Recording No. D122-363). Garden Grove, CA: InfoMedix.
Allen, B. S., & Eckols, S. L. (1989, February). HyperCard-based interactive video for language instruction. In R. Appleman, (Chair), Facilitating production with HyperCard. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Media Design and Production Division, Dallas (Cassette Recording No. 353). Dallas: AVW Audio Visual, Inc.
Allen, B. S. (1989, February). Reconsidering computer-based interactive video: Integrating instruction across many modalities. In E. Wagner, (Chair), Instructional development and interactivity. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division for Instructional Development, Dallas (Cassette Recording No. 424). Dallas: AVW Audio Visual, Inc.
Hirumi, A., Savenye, W. C., & Allen, B. S. (1989, February). Convergent technologies and public information: using videodiscs to interactivate museum exhibits. In S. Siedman, (Chair), Designing for videodisc production. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division for Instructional Development, Dallas (Cassette Recording No. 443) Dallas: AVW Audio Visual, Inc.
Allen, B. S., Hoffman, R. P., & Pajak, A. (1994, November/December). A study of future trends in interactive multimedia development. AVC Communicator, pp. 1-4.
Allen, B. S. (1994, April). A multiplicity of media: Changing paradigms for working and learning in multimedia environments. Educational Technology, 34(4), 33-34. (ERIC No. EJ481851)
Allen, B. S. (1993). Instructional Message Design: Principles from the Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, edited by Malcom Fleming and Howard Levie [book review]. Educational Research & Development, 41(2). 112-114. (ISSN 1042-1629)
Allen, B. S. (1991). The Evolution of American Educational Technology, by Paul Saettler [book review]. Educational Research and Development, 39(4), 109-112. (ISSN 1042-1629)
Allen, B. S. (1991, Fall). Global insights [guest column]. IICS Interact, 3(1), 35. (journal of the International Interactive Communications Society)
Allen, B. S. (1990, Spring). Graduate students and interactive multimedia at SDSU. DET/CHE News, 2(1), 10-15. (a publication of The Directors of Educational Technology/California Higher Education)
Allen, B. S. (1989). Virtualities. The Interact Journal, 2(1), 20-24.
Allen, B. S. (1989). From the sandbox. DET/CHE News, 1(1), 9-10. (a publication of The Directors of Educational Technology/California Higher Education.).
Allen, B. S., & Allen, D. W. (1989, July). Cross porpoises: A fable about educational technology and the human spirit. Educational Technology, pp. 35-42.
Hartsough, A. (Ed.), Miller, R. L., Daynes, R., Bork, A., Hon, D., Allan, D., Renan, S., Harris, M., Allen, B. S., Haukom, R., & Griffith, J. (1986). Perspectives for producers: Interactive experts speak at 1st AVC Producers Forum [excerpts from panel discussion]. AVC Communicator, 17(3), 5-14.
Allen, B. S. (1983). Communication and Education: Social and Psychological Interactions by Gavriel Salomon [book review]. Journal of Instructional Development, 6(3), 33-34.
Gifts and grants to the Department of Educational
solicited by B. S. Allen from The Pine Family Foundation of Del Mar,
CA, 1996-99. Gift totals to date: $42,000.
Hoffman, B., Ritchie, D., Allen, B. S., & Sharpe, D. M. (1997, Fall). Tools, templates, and training: using on-line technologies to add value to CSU courses. Proposal to The Office of the Chancellor, California State University System. San Diego State University Center for Learning, Instruction, & Performance Technologies. Grant funded for $66,000.
Allen, B. (1997, April 30). Principles for
one-stop information and training (POSIT): technical assistance
services and workshop development. Proposal to the Office of
Workforce Policy, California State Employment Development
Department. San Diego State University Center for Learning,
Instruction, & Performance Technologies. Contract funded for
$66,802.
Allen, B. (1997, January). Principles for one-stop information and training (POSIT): Proposal to the Office of Workforce Policy, California State Employment Development Department. San Diego State University Center for Learning, Instruction, & Performance Technologies. Contract funded for $160,000.
Cox, T. & Allen, B.S. (1988). Proposal for a pilot interactive multimedia laboratory for language learning. California State lottery discretionary funds grant. San Diego State University. Funded for $47,000.
Allen, B.S. (executive producer), & Walker, P. (technical director and editor) (1997). POSIT—Principles for One-Stop Information & Training (25-minute videotape). San Diego, CA: Walkervision Interarts.
Allen, B. S. (director) & Eckols, S. E. (developer.) (1997). Principles for One-Stop Information & Training: Handbook of usability principles [print version of on-line database] San Diego, CA: Center for Learning, Instruction, and Performance Technologies, San Diego State University. (35,000 words; 300 references and bibliography entries)
Faletti, J. (designer & implementer), Fisher, K. M., Patterson, H. A., Lipson, J. I., Allen, B. S., Logan, J. D., & Thorton, R. M. (designers). (1994). SemNet® (Version 1.1) [Macintosh computer application]. San Diego: SemNet Research Group. Available: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/BSAllen
Allen, B. S. (executive producer), & Sharpe, D. M. (executive producer). (1988). DISCourse: Finding your way to a negotiated agreement™ [Level III interactive videodisc and design documentation]. Nashville, TN: Edudisc, Inc.
Stebbins, R. C., & Allen, B. S. (1981). Evolutionsspiel [instructional simulation-game]. Stuttgart, Federal Republic of Germany: Schlüter-Biologie.
Allen, B. S. (project supervisor), Mancini, C. A. (project supervisor), Chessé B. K. (puppeteer), Armstrong, B., (artist), & Fox, N. (songwriter). (1980). Nutrition education puppetry project [multimedia materials including filmstrips, work sheets, audio tapes, comic books, posters, and handbook for school personnel]. Concord, CA: Mt. Diablo Unified School District, Food Services.
Allen, B. S. (writer/producer), & Chessé, B. K. (producer). (1979). The snack match; A balanced meal; You need teeth; Tasty treats; and The stomach sisters [five television public service announcements]. Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Film Institute.
Allen, B. S. (1997, December). Usability and customer oriented quality services. Joint Education Training & Technology Conference, Chicago.
Allen, B. S. (1997, May 15). The human factor in using electronic technology effectively. US Department of Labor One-Stop National Conference, Los Angeles.
Allen, B. S. (1997, May 14). Examples of accommodations in one-stops. US Department of Labor One-Stop National Conference, Los Angeles.
Allen, B. S. & Hamilton, V. (1996, July). Usability issues in the delivery of Electronic One-Stop Services. Joint Education Training & Technology Conference, Washington, DC.
Hoffman, R. H. (researcher/writer), Allen, B. S. (researcher/writer), & Pajak, A. (multimedia producer). (1994, June). Movin' on down the road: results of the AVC Delphi study on trends in multimedia (multimedia presentation). Association of Visual Communicators 35th Annual International Cindy Awards Banquet, Anaheim, CA. Presentation taped for use by the Screen Actors Guild.
Allen, B. S. & Logan, J. (1993, September 23). The Learning Studio. Business Week Information Highways 1993: The Computerization of Business and Society, New York.
Allen, B. S. (1991, May 14-18). Supporting conventional instructional design with semantic networks: a transitional approach. NATO Advanced Research Workshop on the Design of Constructivist Learning Environments, University of Leuven, Belgium.
Allen, B. S. (1990, August 22). Interactive multimedia: graduate training for teachers and instructional designers. Conference on Educational Technology in the United States and Japan, Stanford University.
Allen, B. S. (1988, November). Hypermedia: Harmonizing instructional representations in various modalities. Invited presentation to the Second Plenary Session, Third National Conference on Computer-Based Education in China, Guangzhou (Canton), Peoples Republic of China.
Allen, B. S. (1988, November). Using component display theory to plan and evaluate lesson designs. Invited presentation at the Third National Conference on Computer-Based Education in China, Guangzhou (Canton), Peoples Republic of China.
Allen, B. S. (1988, August). Training interactive videodisc designers. Invited presentation at Seminar 1988, Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Utah State University, Logan.
Allen, B. S., Hon, D., Vertucci, P. J., Allen, D. M., & Singarella, T. (Chair). (1988, May). The future of videodisc utilization in the health sciences. Panel discussion conducted at Plenary Session 1, Annual Meeting of the Health Sciences Communications Association, San Diego.
Allen, B. S. (1988, May). Designing successful interactive video instruction. Invited half-day workshop presented at the Annual Meeting of the Health Sciences Communications Association, San Diego.
Allen, B. S. (1987, February). Interactive video in the health sciences. Invited workshop at the Health Sciences Communications Association Conference on Telelearning in the Health Sciences, Atlanta.
Merrill, M. D., & Allen, B. S. (1981, April). Instructional resynthesis via computer-controlled images. Keynote address at Symposium on Computer Assisted Learning, University of Leeds, England.
Allen, B. S., Eckols, S. L., Fielden, C. J. (1998, February 21). Practitioner-oriented principles for usability design: development and evaluation of an online multimedia database. Presentation at the Annual Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, St. Louis, MO.
Allen, B. S., & Robinson, G. L. (1994, April 4). Building more authentic multimedia learning environments: An ethnographic approach. In Sigmund Tobias (Chair), Alternative Learning Environments. Symposium Conducted at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans.
Allen, B. S. (1994, February 16). Rapid formative evaluation of prototype multimedia interfaces. In E. Morey (Chair), Interface Design for Multimedia Instruction. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division of Information Systems and Computers, Nashville, TN.
Robinson-Stuart, G. L. & Allen, B. S. (1992, February 28). Pair-A-Phrase. Presentation at the Outreach Symposium, Computer Assisted Learning & Instruction Consortium, Monterey, CA.
Allen, B. S. (1991, April 2). Alice in networkland: Using computer-based semantic networks for instructional development. National Conference of the National Society for Performance and Instruction, Los Angeles.
Allen, B. S. (1989, February). HyperCard and graduate training on interactive video. In Cochenour, J. (Chair), Curriculum for convergent technologies: Using multiple-level authoring tools to develop multi-media educational products. Symposium at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Division of Information Systems and Computers, Dallas.
Allen, B. S., & Allen, B. E. (1988, February). Using component display theory for detailing lesson planning: A supplementary tool for clinical teaching. Presentation at the 68th Annual Meeting of the Association of Teacher Educators, San Diego.
Allen, B. S., & Sharpe, D. M. (1988, January). Using interactive video to teach negotiation skills: A desktop simulation. Presentation at the Annual Conference of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Showcase of Achievement, New Orleans.
Allen, B. S. & Eckols, S. E. (Eds.) (1997). Principles for One-Stop Information & Training: Handbook of usability principles. San Diego, CA: Center for Learning, Instruction, and Performance Technologies, San Diego State University. (35,000 words; 300 references and bibliography entries)
Allen, B. S., Eckols, S., & Jania-Smith, D. (1996, May 6). Principles for One-Stop Information & Training: Initial analysis of technical trends and usability issues. Sacramento, CA: Office of Workforce Policy, State of California Employment Development Department. (16,000 words; 85 refs. & bib. entries)
Allen, B. S., & Muroi, L. (Eds.) (1996, April 26). Reflections and recommendations on instructional technology issues. The SDSU Senate Panel on Instructional Technology, Group 2. San Diego State University.
Allen, B. S., Hoffman, R. P., & Pajak, A. (1994, November/December). A study of future trends in interactive multimedia development. AVC Communicator, pp. 1-4. Association of Visual Communicators, San Diego, CA.
Allen, B. S. & Allen, B. E. (1990, January 8). Desenvolvimento do Ensino de Procedimentos e Tecnicas. Departmento Regional do SENAC no Estado de São Paulo, Brazil.
Allen, B. S. (1989). Interactive video 2: Designing interactive multimedia (5th revision) [workbook]. Hollywood, CA: Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology.
Allen, B. S., (project director), Dwyer, T., Eckols, S. L., & Redmond, K. (1989, June). Development of an electronic glossary of instructional development concepts and terminology. Unpublished report on work funded by the California State University Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity Awards program, San Diego State University.
Allen, B. S. (1988, Fall). Introduction to interactive training products [workshop participant's manual and instructor's guide]. Bellevue, WA: Institute for Interactive Learning.
Derryberry, A. (author), & Allen, B. S. (project coordinator). (1988, February). Using level 2 interactive video for beginning foreign language instruction in a whole-group setting: An interim report. Unpublished report, San Diego State University, the Department of Educational Technology and the Language Acquisition Resource Center.
Allen, B. S., Charles, J. P., Rogers, D. H., & Sims, J. D. (1987, August). C-17 aircrew training system instructional technology use recommendations [technical report]. Allen Corporation of America, San Diego.
Allen, B. S. (1982). The effects of system-assigned learning strategies and hierarchical displays on acquisition of coordinate concepts: an exploratory study utilizing a computer-based research tool. In M. D. Merrill (Ed.), Final report: improving instruction and training through the use of conscious cognitive strategies (NPRDC Project Number N00 123-81-C-062) [technical report]. San Diego: Naval Personnel Research and Development Center.
Allen, B. S. (1974). Simulating evolution: A field study of a prototype instructional game for elementary schools. Unpublished master's thesis. Educational Psychology Library, University of California, Berkeley. (Call no. LB6. A4253)
Allen, B. S., Robinson-Stuart, G. L., Hoffman, R. P., Babb, J., & Eckols, S. L. (1992). Pair-a-Phrase [HyperCard-based Level III interactive video authoring software for multimedia language lessons]. San Diego: San Diego State University, Language Acquisition Resource Center.
Hoscowicz, C. M. (designer/developer) & Allen, B. S. (designer). (1992). WayFinder 2.0 [HyperCard 2.0-based program for converting SemNet ® files to HyperCard stacks]. San Diego: Department of Educational Technology, San Diego State University.
Allen, B. S. (executive producer) (1992). Somos (We Are). [HyperCard-based Level III interactive video program in Spanish]. San Diego: Department of Educational Technology, San Diego State University.
Allen, B. S. (executive producer) (1991). Techquest. [HyperCard-based Level III interactive video program]. San Diego: Department of Educational Technology, San Diego State University.
Berlfein, E. (designer/developer), & Allen, B. S. (designer)(1989). VideoHype 1.2. [HyperCard-based Level III interactive video authoring software]. San Diego: Department of Educational Technology, San Diego State University.
Eckols, S. L. (software engineer), Allen, B. S. (project director), & Rogow, A. (programmer). (1989). IMPART: Interactive Multimedia Paired Associate Rehearsal and Training. [HyperCard-based Level III interactive video authoring software]. San Diego: Department of Educational Technology, San Diego State University.
Hoffman, B. & Ritchie, D. C., Allen, B. S., & Sharpe, D. M. (co-directors) (1997). Tools, templates, and training: California State University Faculty Development Institute [on-line]. No longer available.
Allen, B. S. (director) & Eckols, S. E. (developer.) (1997— ). Principles for One-Stop Information & Training: Database of usability principles [on-line database] Available: http://clipt.sdsu.edu. (35,000 words; 300 references and bibliography entries)
Allen, B.S. (1996— ). Educational Technology 544: Instructional design [on-line]. Available: http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/EDTEC544/Resources/Course_Resources
Allen, B. S., & Hoffman, R. P. (1996, September 26-27). Project-based learning: Getting ready for on-line delivery [exhibit]. Learning with Technology: Exploring Future Alternatives, Campus-Wide Faculty & Staff Showcase, and San Diego State University.
Allen, B. S. (1996, September 26). What's usability got to do with it? Learning with Technology: Exploring Future Alternatives, Campus-Wide Faculty & Staff Showcase, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.
Allen, B. S. (1996, September 16). Media as lived environments. Life and Death in the Computer Ages: Master of Arts in Liberal Arts Guest Speaker Series, San Diego State University.
Allen, B.S. (1997, September 3). Principles for designing and selecting technology solutions. Technology @ Your Service Conference. California Workforce Association.
Allen, B. S. (1997, September). Instructional futures [keynote address]. Faculty Convocation, Miramar College, San Diego, CA.
Allen, B. S. (1996, June 14). Weaving the tapestry: From problems to projects [keynote address]. CSU Institute on Distributed Courseware for Problem Based Learning, San Diego State University.
Allen, B. S. (1996, June). Media as lived environments. International Interactive Communications Society, San Diego.
Performance Step Salary Increase, 1996,
San Diego State University.
Senior Research Fellowship, 1993,
American Society for Engineering Education.
Silver Cindy Award, Association of Visual
Communicators, 1993.
For Somos—We Are, with educational technology graduate
students.
Outstanding Professor, San Diego State
University, 1992,
Department of Educational Technology.
Sabbatical Leave, San Diego State University,
1989, Fall.
Ranked 27th out of 80 applicants.
Outstanding Professor, San Diego State
University, 1989,
Department of Educational Technology.
Member, Phi Beta Delta, 1989—
Honorary Society for International Scholars.
Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise
Award, 1989.
San Diego State University.
For teaching, professional growth, and service.
L. C. Essig Distinguished Lecturer, 1998,
August.
Utah State University, Logan.
Distinguished Visiting Lecturer, 1988, May.
California State University Los Angeles.
Outstanding Professor, San Diego State
University, 1987.
Department of Educational Technology.
Silver Cindy Award, Association of Visual
Communicators, 1986.
For Taming Tomatoes, with Dr. David M. Sharpe and graduate
students.
President, Division of Instructional Development,
1990.
Association for Educational Communications & Technology,
Washington, DC.
Chair, Publications Committee, 1987,
International Interactive Communications Society, Washington, DC.
Chapter Representative to National Board,
1987,
International Interactive Communications Society, Washington,
D.C.
Founding President, 1985-87,
International Interactive Communications Society, San Diego
Chapter.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology
Division
for Instructional Development
Division
of Interactive Systems and Computers
Research
and Theory Division
American Educational Research Association
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Member, University Patent and Copyright Committee. 1999—.
Member, Accreditation Review Team, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Senior Colleges and Universities, 1998, November. Team spent 5 days reviewing Cogswell Polytechnical College regarding recommendations to the Commission on possible termination of accreditation. Wrote section of the team’s report on curriculum and instruction in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Department Representative, SDSU Joint Doctoral Programs in Education, 1997—. Developed curriculum and course proposals for 30-unit doctoral specialization in educational technology.
Member, SDSU President’s Associates, 1997—.
Faculty adviser to SAGE, the Department of Educational Technology’s student organization. Served as founding adviser in 1989 and served 1989-1993 and 1996—.
Chair, “Focus on Inquiry,” SDSU College of Education Initiative on Research and Inquiry, 1997-1998. Developed and led two semi-annual college-wide faculty-staff assemblies on inquiry and its relationship to the University’s teacher-scholar model. Wrote, directed, and performed in Educare, a one-act play on epistemological issues in educational inquiry.
Delegate, Shared Visions Conference, San Diego State University, 1997, March-April.
Delegate, Future Search Conference, San Diego State University, 1997, November 21. Member of Technology Task Force that prepared recommendations for the consideration of conference delegates. Established with conference organizer Doug Van Sickle and graduate student, Bill Edwards, Shared Visions on-line community discussion forum.
Member, Senate Panel on Instructional Technology, Spring, 1996. Co-edited the major sections of the Committee’s recommendations to the Senate Executive Committee.
Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on Emerging Technologies, 1995-96. With Bob Hoffman, wrote report on emerging technologies and presented it to Associate Vice President Singer and to the SDSU Dean’s Council. The AHCET also co-sponsored, with the College of Education, a university-wide showcase on technologies in higher education.
Member, SDSU Language Acquisition Resource Center Advisory Committee and Senior Technical Consultant on Educational Technology, 1992-96.
Chair, College of Education Personnel Committee, San Diego State University, 1992.
Co-Founder and Consultant on Educational
Technology, 1992-1996.
San Diego Consortium
for Workforce Education & Lifelong Learning.
Member, Board of Directors, 1987—
Applied Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences, Inc., El Cajon.
Founded by literacy expert Dr. Thomas Sticht, ABCS is a
non-profit
corporation engaged in educational research and development.
Member, Board of Directors, Vortex Interactive, Carlsbad, CA., 1995—.
Consulting Reviewer on Degree Programs, 1998,
Summer,
Office of the Chancellor, California State University.
Consulting Editor, Research Section,
1989—.
Educational Technology Research & Development.
Reviewer, Paper proposals, 1985—.
Association for Educational Communications & Technology.
Consulting Editor, Computers in Human Behavior, 1994— .
Reviewer, Paper proposals, 1997, 1998,
American Educational Research Association.
Member-Reviewer, Outstanding Article Committee,
1997, 1998.
Association for Educational Communications and Technology,
Division of Instructional Development.
Member, Editorial Board, Research Section,
1992-96
Educational Technology.
Consulting Editor, 1992-97.
Consulting Editor, Development Section,
1989-97.
Educational Technology Research & Development.
Judge, Annual Cindy Awards, 1986, 1992, 1993.
Association of Visual Communicators.
Founding Co-Editor, Interact Journal,
1987-1990.
International Interactive Communications Society.
Reviewer, American Journal of Distance Education, 1989, October.
Oregon Employment Department, 1999
Office of Workforce Policy, California State Employment Development Department, 1996— .
National Labor Market Information Consortium, 1998-99.
Georgia Department of Labor, 1997-98.
Scientific Applications International Corporation, 1990-93.
Project Catalyst, National Science Foundation, 1992, June-July.
Horizons Technology Incorporated, 1991-92.
Digital Equipment Corporation, 1991, July.
National Apparel Technology Center, 1990, April.
Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial, São Paulo, Brazil, 1990.
Sony Institute of Applied Video Technology, 1987-90.
National Cryptological School, National Security Agency, 1988-89.
Executive Development Service, National Security Agency, 1989, May.
Canadian Centre for Learning Systems, 1989, March.
Institute for Interactive Learning, 1988.
EDTEC 540, Educational Technology
EDTEC 544, Instructional Design
EDTEC 640, The Psychology of Technology-Based Learning
EDTEC 644, Advanced Instructional Design
EDTEC 653, Multimedia and Hypermedia
EDTEC 671, Instructional Multimedia
EDTEC 700, Special Topics in Educational Technology
ED 791 A, Evaluation Techniques
ED 791BC, Practicum: Evaluation
ED 831, Educational Technology Research & Development
ED 895, Seminar in Educational Technology