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David B. Dawson
3835 Kingsberry Dr.
Pensacola, FL 32504
Home: 850-477-3628
Work: 850-474-2018
Education
Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction - Instructional Technology (December, 2003),
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida.
M.A., Communications Studies (April, 1990). University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
B.A., Radio-TV-Film (April, 1976). Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida.
Professional Positions
Instructor, August 2005- Current
Department of Engineering and Computer Technology
College of Professional Studies
The University of West Florda
Pensacola, Florida
Chief Technologist , August 2001- August 2005
College of Professional Studies
The University of West Florda
Pensacola, Florida
Assistant Director of Training and Education Programs, August, 1999-August 2001
College of Professional Studies
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Associate Director of Instructional Services, August, 1993-August, 1999
Assistant Director of Instructional Services, January, 1989-August, 1993
Instructional Media Center
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida
Research and Scholarly Activities
Publications
Northrup, P.T., Rasmussen, K. L. & Dawson, B. (2008). Designing and Reusing Learning Objects
to Streamline Web-Based Instructional Development. In. S. Clarke, (ed). End-User Computing: Concepts,
Methodologies, Tools and Applications. (pgs. 451-461) Hershey, PA: IDEA Group. (re-published from AM. Armstrong, (ed) (2004). Instructional Design in the Real World: A View from the Trenches. (pgs. 184200) Hershey, PA: IDEA Group.)
Dawson, David B. (2007). Psychological Principles for Reusable learning Object-based Learning
System Design. In P.T. Northrup, (ed.), Learning Objects for Instruction: Design and Evaluation. (pgs. 5669). Hershey, PA: IDEA.
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Dawson, David B.. (2007). Theory Under the Hood. In P.T. Northrup, (ed.), Learning Objects for
Instruction: Design and Evaluation. (pgs. 281-297). Hershey, PA: IDEA.
Northrup, P.T., Rasmussen, K. L. & Dawson, B. (2004). Designing and Reusing Learning Objects
to Streamline Web-Based Instructional Development. In. A-M. Armstrong, (ed). Instructional Design in the
Real World: A View from the Trenches. (pgs. 184-200) Hershey, PA: IDEA Group.
Academic Program Development
Development and Implementation of on-line Bachelors of Science Degree program in Engineering
Technology, Networks and Telecommunications.
Technology Projects
Next Exit History™, http://NextExitHistory.org : Application for the dynamic delivery of digital media
content of a historical nature to GPS-enabled mobile devices with wireless broadband network access. The
content is stored in a standards-based object repository and delivered to the user based upon their physical
location at selectable levels of granularity and upon their self-selected range of interest.
Expansion of the Next Exit History application to include a location based service leveraging social
networking technologies to allow users of the iShareHistory™ mobile application to create and share media
content with others based upon their geographical location.
ArgoScience, http://argoscience.uwf.edu: Free science resources for teachers to use with students via
WWW or print, aligned to Florida’s Sunshine State Standards and National Science Standards. Co-Inventor
with Dr. Pam Northrup and Dr. Karen Rasmussen.
eLON, electronic Learning Objects Manager. Content development system with associated repository for
development of content for multiple delivery systems. Co-Inventor with Dr. Pam Northrup, Dr. Karen
Rasmussen, and ATC staff. Commercialized product.
QuickScienceTM, patent pending, commercialized, http://quickscience.uwf.edu: Diagnostic and instructional
product containing over 800 resources and tools to increase student performance in science.
Development and implementation of streaming video components to online professional development
application for K-12 teachers.
Design and implementation of video bridge-based second- and third generation interactive digital video
distance learning networks. University of West Florida Division of Information Technology Services
Evaluation, design and implementation of the web-based instructional course management system for the
University of West Florida Educational Technology Services Department.
Design and implementation of the instructional technology component of the University of West Florida's
Division of Academic Affairs Classroom Renovation Project. Chaired faculty advisory committee for
project.
Design and implementation of first generation interactive digital video distance learning network for the
University of West Florida Instructional Media Center in partnership with Cox Communications and the
School District of Escambia County.
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Presentations
Advising Online Students using the Synchronous Online Collaboration Tool Elluminate
(September 2008) Northwest Florida Elluminate Users Conference, Pensacola, Florida.
Synchronizing Academic Programs in Information Engineering Technology with Market and
Community Demands (September, 2006) ITGulfCoast, Pensacola, Florida.
Sci-binder: Make and Take Science on the Web (2002) Co-presenter with Dr. Pam Northrup.
Florida Educational Technology Conference, Orlando, Florida.
Emerging Telecommunications Technologies (1997). Northwest Florida Society of Computing
Professionals, Milton, Florida.
Teaching Activities
Online Courses Designed and Taught
COM 3990
EME 2402
EME3402
EME-3406
EME4313
EME-4454/5457
EME-4622
EME-4627
EME4992/5992
EME-4990/5990
EME-4991/5991
EME-4997/5997
EME-5996
EME 6409
EME 6415
EME-6458
Computer Mediated Communication - Redesigned for Web Delivery
Introduction to Communication Technologies for Print and Web
Information Engineering Technology
Web Environments for Learning and Information
Multimedia Production for E-Learning
Distance Education Technologies
Site Based Networks
Educational & Training Technology Systems
Designing Web Pages for the Classroom
Developing Courses Using Advanced Web Production Tools
Producing Graphics and Interactive Animations with Advanced Tools
Advanced Flash Techniques
TI-KITS
Telecommunications in Education - Redesigned for Web Delivery
Designing Instructional Courseware - Redesigned for Web Delivery
Analysis of Distance Education - Redesigned for complete Web Delivery
Training Courses Taught
Advanced WebCT
HiTech Classroom Orientation
Facilitator Orientation
Flash Boot Camp
Real World Photoshop
Beginning and Intermediate
Dreamweaver
Faculty Professional Development Initiative
Faculty Professional Development Initiative
Interactive Distance Learning Studio Operations
Office of Continuing Education
Office of Continuing Education
Office of Continuing Education
Professional Service Activities
Committees
University Pod-casting and Media Streaming Standards and Policy committee and provided technical
specifications for the development and distribution of digital media content. 2007-Current
University’s Web Advisory Group for the re-design of the University’s web presence. 2006- Current
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University Provost’s Academic Integrity Task Force. 2006-Current
College of Professional Studies Council and it Academic Standards and Review subcommittee. 2005Current
University Planning Council – Information Technology - January, 2002 – 2005
Interdisciplinary Information Technology Bachelors of Science Degree Program Development Committee January, 2001 - Current
Division of Information Technology Services Prometheus Implementation Committee - January 2001 Current.
Division of Information Technology Services Web Migration Committee - January 1999, August 1999
Division of Information Technology Services
Professional Development Committee, August 1998-August 1999
Telecommunications, Video & Data Infrastructure Committee, August 1996-August 1999
Institutional Computing Advisory Committee, June 1995-August 1996
General Purpose Classroom Renovation Project Faculty Advisory Committee - Chair , January 1995August 1997.
Library Technology Committee, June 1994-August 1997
Graphics Task Force, September 1991-1993
Standing Member for all Building Program Committees, 1990- August 1999
President's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Technology , January -June, 1990
Professional Service
Advisor to the National Flight Academy Program, Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, Florida. 2004Current.
Administrative & Professional Employees Advisory Council, January 1998-January 2000
Community-University Partnership Links - Technology Action Committee -Chair, April 1997Northwest Florida Distance Learning Consortium -Chair, August 1996-January 2002.
Professional Recognition/Awards
Leadership Enhancement and Development Program Appointee - January 1998-January 1999
Gabor Award for Excellence - University of West Florida, 1995, UWF U-Matter Award, September, 2008.
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