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Andrew S. Gibbons

Instructional Psychology and Technology Department
David O. McKay School of Education
Brigham Young University
Personal:
  • PhD in Instructional Psychology, BYU, 1974
  • 18 years design/development experience in industry (Courseware, Inc.; WICAT Systems, Inc.)
  • 10 years University researcher-professor (Utah State University)
  • 3 years Department Chair and professor (Brigham Young University)



I use this site to share my views on the technology of designing instruction. The site has links to summaries and excerpts from my writing that I hope you will find useful and thought-provoking. References to copyrighted published works are included, and some unpublished writings are included in full. I am interested in your feedback and comments.

My interests have been:



Design of Computer-Based Instruction



Model-Centered Instruction



Instructional Simulation



Traditional Instructional Design (ISD)



A Layered View of Instructional Designs



Design Languages



Instructional Theory and Design Theory



Instructional Design Practice



The Practice of Instructional Technology



Instructional Design and Development Tools


Contact me at:  
andy_gibbons@byu.edu