Michael W. Allen Explained

Michael W Allen
Known For:e-learning

Michael W. Allen (born 1946) is an American software developer, educator, and author.He is known for his work on e-learning, and led the development of the Authorware software.

Biography

Allen received a BA in psychology from Cornell College, and MA and Ph.D. from the Ohio State University in educational psychology.[1] From 1971 to 1984 Allen worked for Control Data Corporation on its PLATO computer-based education system . He rose to be director of advanced educational systems R&D.Allen founded Authorware in 1984, incorporating it in 1985. Authorware merged with MacroMind-Paracomp in 1992 to form Macromedia, which was later bought by Adobe Systems.[2]

Allen formed a spinoff of the professional services division of Authorware called MediaPros, which was acquired by Lifetouch, Inc. a year later.[3]

He founded Allen Interactions, Inc. in 1993, acting as chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company designs custom interactive e-learning applications and provides consulting and training services.[2]

He founded Allen Learning Technologies in 2010 and serves as chairman and chief executive officer. The company announced project Zebra in 2010, a new e-learning authoring system.[4]

He is associated with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health as an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health.He consulted on a study that used e-learning to reduce the spread of HIV.[5] [6]

Allen is the author of several books, most notable being Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning, and is editor of Michael Allen's e-Learning Annual, first published in February 2008.[7] In May 2011 the American Society for Training & Development presented him a distinguished contribution award.[8]

Allen was a 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipient by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leadership Team . Allen Interactions . July 4, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090105170354/http://www.alleni.com/about/team.asp . January 5, 2009 .
  2. Web site: Our e-Learning Team . Allen Interactions Inc. . July 4, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110904010534/http://www.alleninteractions.com/our-e-learning-team . September 4, 2011 .
  3. News: Learning Executive, Michael Allen, is Recognized by the American Society for Training & Development . News release . June 3, 2011 . July 4, 2011 .
  4. Web site: Allen Learning Technologies . Portfolio Companies . Gramercy Private Equity . July 4, 2011 .
  5. Reducing HIV risk behavior of men who have sex with men through persuasive computing: results of the Men's INTernet Study-II . B.R. Simon Rosser. AIDS . Lippincott Williams & Wilkins . August 24, 2010 . 24 . 13. 2099–2107 . 10.1097/QAD.0b013e32833c4ac7 . July 4, 2011 . etal . 20601853 . 3319361.
  6. Web site: Faculty & Staff . University of Minnesota School of Public Health . HIV/STI Intervention & Prevention Studies web site . July 4, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110613063959/http://www.sph.umn.edu/epi/research/hips/faculty.asp . June 13, 2011 .
  7. Book: Michael Allen's 2008 E-Learning Annual . John Wiley and Sons . 2008 . 978-0-7879-8743-5 .
  8. News: ASTD Presents Michael Allen with its Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award . July 4, 2011. May 24, 2011.
  9. Web site: 2012 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Recipients . NECO . April 28, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120603234717/http://neco.org/NECO_press_release.php . June 3, 2012 .

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