Keynote: Ruth Clark

Keynote: Ruth Clark

Dr. Ruth Colvin Clark Presentation: Evidence-based Methods for Digital Learning Environments (Opening Keynote)

For over 30 years Ruth Clark has helped workforce learning practitioners apply evidence-based training guidelines to design and development of classroom and e-learning instruction. Ruth has developed a number of seminars and written 7 books that translate important research programs into practical training guidance. (See left column.) A science undergraduate, Ruth completed her doctorate in Instructional Psychology/ Educational Technology in 1988 at the University of Southern California. Ruth is a Past President of the International Society of Performance Improvement and a member of the American Educational Research Association. Ruth was honored with the 2006 Thomas F. Gilbert Distinguished Professional Achievement Award by the International Society for Performance Improvement and was a Training Legend Speaker at the ASTD 2007 International Conference. Ruth is currently a dual resident of Southwest Colorado and Phoenix Arizona and divides her professional time among speaking, teaching, and writing.

Publications:  e-Learning and the Science of Instruction. Available at www.pfeiffer.com  Developing Technical Training Available at www.pfeiffer.com  Efficiency in Learning Available at www.pfeiffer.com  Graphics for Learning Available at www.pfeiffer.com  The New Virtual Classroom. Winner of 2007 Best Training Product from Training Media Review. Available at www.pfeiffer.com  Evidence-based Training Methods Available at www.astd.org  URLS:  www.clarktraining.com Free articles by Dr Clark and a summary of her products and services can be found at her web site at www.clarktraining.com.