Wayne State University Instructional Technology
Timothy W. Spannaus, Ph.D.

Program Coordinator & Senior Lecturer, Instructional Technology;
Research Fellow, Institute for Learning and Performance Improvement;
College of Education, Wayne State University
379 Education
Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 577-1741
(313) 577-1728 to schedule an appointment
(313) 577-1693 fax

tspannaus@wayne.edu

Education

B.S., University of Illllinois, Urbana-Champaign, Radio and Television, 1968

M.S., University of Illlinois, Urbana-Champaign, Radio and Television, Education, 1973

Ph.D., Wayne State University, Instructional Technology, 1981

Current Teaching Emphases

Message Design, Design and Development of e-learning, Digital Games for Learning, Multimedia for Learning, Digital Video, Learning Management Systems, Project Management

Key Publications and Papers

De la Teja, I. & Spannaus, T.W. (2008) New online learning technologies: New online learner competencies. Really? In J. Visser & M. Visser-Valfrey. (Eds.) Learners in a changing learning landscape: Reflections from a dialog on new roles and expectations. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer.

Comstock-Gleason, J., Spannaus, T.W. & Marks, E. (2007). Public health emergency preparedness terminology: An interactive educational activity. Michigan Journal of Public Health.

Spannaus, T.W., & De La Teja, I. (2007) What Competencies Does the Online Learner Need? Paper at E-Learn World Conference, Quebec City.

Spannaus, T.W. (2007) Simulations for Classroom Use. Paper at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Oxford, OH.

Spannaus, T.W. (2006) Better PowerPoint Presentations: Pointers from Message Design and Cognitive Psychology. Paper at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Oxford, OH.

Spannaus, T.W. (2006). Competencies for Online and Face-to-Face Instructors. Paper at Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE). June, Jersey City, NJ.

Spannaus, T.W. (2005) Web Tools for Collaborative Writing. Paper at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH. November.

Spannaus, T.W. & Franetovic, M. (2005) Instructional Design for Video. Paper at Lilly Conference on College and University Teaching, Miami University, Oxford, OH. November.

Spannaus, T.W. (2005) Using Competencies for Performance Improvement. Paper at Society of Insurance Trainers and Educators (SITE). Seattle. June

Gleason-Comstock, J. & Spannaus, T.W. (2005) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Bingo: Using Games for Learning. Presentation for WSU Technology Resource Center Innovative Technology Grant. September.

Foxon, M., Richey, R.C., Roberts, R. & Spannaus, T.W. (2003) Training Manager Competencies: The Standards. Syracuse, NY: ERIC.

Spannaus, T.W. & Jones, T.S. (2006) "Iris Daniels." Chapter in Ertmer, M. and Quinn, J. The ID Casebook: Case Studies in Insructional Design. (3rd Ed.) Englewood Cliffs: Merrill-Prentice Hall.

Richey, R.C.; Fields, D.F. & Foxon, M. (2001) Instructional Design Competencies: The Standards (3rd Ed.) Syracuse, NY: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information and Technology.

Rothwell, W., Richey, R.C. and Spannaus, T.W. (Series editors) Instructional Technology and Training Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer

Spannaus, T.W.(1998 & 2003) "Jim Huggins." Chapter in Ertmer, M. and Quinn, J. The ID Casebook: Case Studies in Insructional Design. Englewood Cliffs: Merrill-Prentice Hall.

Honors and Awards

Graduate Faculty Mentor Award, 2008

ibstpi Fellow, 2006

ISPI Service Award, 2004

Key Professional Service Activities

ibstpi (International Board of Standards for Training, Performance, & Instruction) Member, Board of Directors, 1993-2004; President, 1999-2003.

Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Division of Learning and Performance Environments Organizing Committee

Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems (ADCIS). President (1992-1994); Vice President (1991-1992); Finance Chair, ACM SIGCUE/ADCIS Merger Task Force (1991-1992); Vice President-Elect (1990-1991); Chair, Special Interest Group, Computer Based Training (1986-1990); Member, Board of Directors (1989-1994)

Reviewer, Development Section, Educational Technology Research and Development

Reviewer, International Journal of Learning Technology

 

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