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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

• Ph.D., Florida State University, Instructional Systems, 1981

• M.Ed., University of Miami, Educational Media, 1976

• B.A., University of Miami, Mass Communications, 1972

• A.S., Miami-Dade Community College, Radio/TV Broadcast

Technologies, 1970

• A.A., Miami-Dade Community College, Journalism and Public

Relations, 1969

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ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

• Leading and supporting instructional design, development, delivery, and

evaluation of training and education products and services in all media formats at

K-12, commercial, higher education, military, and civilian government settings

• Committee / Advisory Member for nine educational innovation Doctoral

dissertations and two Masters theses at five universities since 1997 (See Slides 6

& 7 for titles)

• American Society for Training and Development “Instructional Theory Domain

Expert” in support of the Certified Professional in Learning and

Performance™ (CPLP™) program for learning and development professionals

• Graduate faculty member at four universities teaching instructional design,

instructional innovation and related courses, continuously, since 1983

• Published 68 articles in refereed journals, including presentations at all major

learning conferences – ASTD, ISPI, SALT, USDLA, AECT, and SHRM

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EMPLOYMENT IN EDUCATIONAL & COMMERCIAL SETTINGS

44 years of higher education, commercial, and government experience in training

innovations, course/curricula development, research, university teaching, and project

management:

• Kaizen Approach, Inc. – Columbia, MD

• Management Concepts, Tysons Corner, VA

• University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD

• IBM Corporation, Fairfax, VA

• Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA

• BETAC Corporation, Alexandria, VA

• Universal Systems, Inc., Chantilly, VA

• UNISYS Corporation, McLean, VA

• SWL, Inc., Vienna, VA

• Professional Management Associates, Bethesda, MD

• Information Technologies Group, Inc., Gaithersburg, MD

• AAI Corporation, Baltimore, MD

• Eagle Technology, Inc., Orlando, FL

• Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

• University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

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KEY APPOINTMENTS AND HONORS

• Contributing author and technical editor for internationally-recognized learning and

development leaders, including Drs. M. David Merrill (Utah State University),

Robert M. Gagne (Florida State University), and Donald Shandler (Marymount

University)

• Awarded several top awards for training research and service, including:

• Hammer Award for Reinventing Government (presented by Vice President

Gore for Modernization of the IRS) Basis for Award: IRS Training Improvement

• IRS Commissioner’s Award (IRS highest award -- presented by IRS

Commissioner Charles Rossotti for Modernization of the IRS) Basis for Award:

Leading the IRS Training Supply and Demand Studies

• State of Maryland Superintendent’s Award (presented by the Commissioner of

Education for the State of Maryland) Basis for Award: Chair, Technology Advisory

Council for 4 years

• Special Commendation from the Undersecretary for Security, U.S.

Department of Commerce (presented by Department of Commerce Deputy

Undersecretary for Security) Basis for Award: Developing and leading

workshops in Performance Improvement

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ONLINE LEARNING INNOVATION RESEARCH ADVISOR

• Hoard, B. Human Performance Technology - Standards and Practice, Old Dominion

University, Norfolk, VA, April 2015. (Doctoral Advisory Panel)

• Barker, C. Barriers to Teaching Gamification Courses in Instructional Design Degree

Programs, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, December 2014. (M.Ed. Advisory Panel)

• Ashton, J., A Phenomenological Inquiry of Instructor Solitude in Online Education, Nova

Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Ph.D., November 2014. (Doctoral Advisory

Panel)

• Khan, K., Evaluation of the Proactive Design for Learning (PD4L) Model, Capella

University, Ph.D., January 2014. (Doctoral Committee Advisory Panel)

• Brigance, S., ADIT: Asynchronous Discussion Instructional Tool, Capella University,

Ed.D, December 2013. (Doctoral Committee Advisory Panel)

• Ortiz-Arteaga, C., A Delphi Study: Expert Recommendations on Employing Media in

Collaborative Online Learning Environments, Capella University, Ph.D., August 2012.

(Doctoral Committee Advisory Panel)

• Cooper, V., Instructional Development Model for Mobile Learning Study, Capella

University, Ph.D., May 2011. (Doctoral Committee Advisory Panel)

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BLENDED LEARNING INNOVATION RESEARCH ADVISOR

• Grincewicz, Amy M., Instructional Design Strategies for Deep Learning within Accelerated Courses

Across Disciplines, Capella University, Ph.D., June 2016, (Doctoral Committee Advisory Panel)

• Done, K., Factors in the Implementation of Online Courses of Study in Selected Community

Colleges in Mississippi, Mississippi State University, Ed.D, May 2009. (Doctoral Committee Advisory

Panel)

• Joy, D., Instructors Transitioning to Online Education, Virginia Polytechnic and University, Ph.D.,

September 2004. (Doctoral Committee Member - Signatory)

• Snyder, W., Perceptions on the Diffusion and Adoption of Skillsoft® an E-learning Program: A

Case Study of a Military Organization, Virginia Polytechnic and University, Ph.D., March 2003.

(Doctoral Committee Member - Signatory)

• Johnson, K., Factors Influencing the Faculty Adoption of Web Media Objects: Identification and

Recommendations, Virginia Polytechnic and University, M.S, December 2001. (Masters Thesis

Advisory Panel)

• Lucas, M., Distance Education in Social Studies Curricula, University of Connecticut at Storrs, Ed.D,

December 1995. (Doctoral Committee Advisory Panel)

• Fulbright, T., Evaluation of the Efficiency of United States Marine Corps Training and Audiovisual

Support Centers, M.A., University of North Florida, 1985. (Masters Thesis Advisory Panel)

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HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING INNOVATION RESEARCHER

• Weinstein, S. H., The Relationship Between Teacher Perceptions of

Instructional Television Delivery System Attributes and Their Use of

Instructional Television Programming, Doctoral Dissertation, Florida State

University, December 1981. (Awarded the Association for Educational

Communications and Technology (AECT) Research Scholar of the Year Award,

1982.) (Dissertation replicated 6 times since 1982 – making it contemporary

regardless of new technology implementation)

• As part of teaching two Masters level courses at UMBC: EDUC 671: Principles

of Training and Development and EDUC 647: Corporate Distance Learning, I

review an average of 1,110 online posts per semester by 18-21 students, and

evaluate 40 final projects. I also subscribe to 14 RSS feeds and have a

membership in four professional societies. This keeps my quality of research

refreshed.

• I’m involved in instructional design, online learning, corporate learning, evaluation,

and dissemination/diffusion of instructional innovations all year long, plus

dissertation reviews.

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TECHNICAL REVIEWER FOR PFEIFFER- WILEY PUBLISHERS

Paperback: 528 pages

Publisher: Pfeiffer; 1st edition (October 16, 2012)

ISBN-10: 0470900407

ISBN-13: 978-0470900406

*Dr. M. David Merrill selected me to be a Content Reviewer for his draft and final manuscripts for this book.

I’ve served on committees and co-presented with Dr. Merrill since 1981.

*

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CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR AND TECHNICAL REVIEWER FOR AXZO PRESS – CRISP PUBLICATIONS

Quote- Page 242:

Series: Crisp Fifty-Minute Books

Paperback: 257 pages

Publisher: Axzo Press (December 16, 2009)

ISBN-10: 1426018592

ISBN-13: 978-1426018596

*Dr. Donald Shandler, Assistant Vice President for Adult and Professional Education at Marymount University

and Principal Author selected me to be a Contributing Author and Reviewer. Based on his recommendation, I

also became the instructor for EDUC 671 - Principles of Training and Development at UMBC in 2010.

*

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“GRADUATE INTERNS: NEW ROLES, RULES, AND RESOURCES” – TALENT MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE

*Co-Authored with Dr. Gregory Williams, Program Chair, UMBC Instructional Systems Development Masters

degree and Certificate program

Publication: Talent Management Magazine

Publisher: Human Capital Media Group, Inc.

Publication Date: May 2012

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CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER MAGAZINE – BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE BOARD AND LEARNING ELITE PROGRAM JUDGE – 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016

• Chief Learning Officer Business Intelligence Board Member – 6 years

• Learning Elite Judge – Appointed for 2013, 2014, and 2015 Judgeship

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY (2015)

Dr. Weinstein authored the

sections on “Cybersecurity

Training” and “Instructional

Games in Business and

Industry.”

Hardcover: 968 pages

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc. (February 20, 2015)

ISBN-10: 1452258228

ISBN-13: 978-1452258225

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SELECTED PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (From among 68 articles and presentations)

• Weinstein, S and Forno, R, “Cybersecurity Training” in Encyclopedia of Educational

Technology, Sage Publications, in Press, Released January 2015.

• Shandler, D. (Author); Weinstein, S., (Contributing Author for Chapter on Technology and

Learning), Book: Motivating the Millennial Knowledge Worker, AXZO Press, Washington,

DC, 2010.

• Weinstein, S., et. al., Is Instructional Systems Design Dead?, Conference Presentation,

Learning 2006, Orlando, FL, 2006.

• Weinstein, S. & Naughton, J., Public Relations Society of America - "Certified in Public

Relations" Redesign Process, Public Relations Society of America, Conference Presentation

and Paper, San Francisco, CA, 2003.

• Enger, N., Fitzgerald, M., & Weinstein, S., Office of Personnel Management e-Gov

Initiatives, Federal E-Learning Conference - Washington, DC, Conference Presentation and

Power Point, 2002.

• Driscoll, M., Merrill, M.D., Spector, M., Morgan, R., & Weinstein, S., Tribute to Robert

M. Gagne - Legend in Instructional Design, Association for Educational

Communications & Technology, Conference Session and DVD Recorded Program,

Dallas, TX, 2002.

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SELECTED PUBLISHED EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

• Weinstein, S. & Wisher, R., Issues and Research for E-learning Implementation:

Where Are We Heading?, Conference Presentation and Paper, TELECON 2000 -

Atlanta, GA, 2000.

• Wisher, R., Weinstein, S., & Hohos, J., Research and Case Study Development for

Distributed Learning, Pre-conference Workshop, United States Distance Learning

Association Annual Conference, Washington, DC, 2000.

• Weinstein, S., Attributes for Successful Adoption of Educational Innovations,

Conference Presentation and Paper, Annual Meeting of the American Society for

Training Development, San Francisco, CA, 1990.

• Weinstein, S. & Loveless, F., Assuring Successful Utilization of New Training

Innovations in Military and Educational Settings, Conference Presentation, USAF

Conference on Technology In Education & Training, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS, 1988.

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RESEARCH EXPERTISE: CONCEPTUALIZING, PROPOSING & DIRECTING INNOVATIVE PILOTS

• Innovation: U.S. Department of Education's Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use

Technology (PT3) initiative

• Stuart’s role: Grants Evaluator (7 years) and Evaluation Team Lead (3 years), plus

Advisor to Grantees for post award pilots and implementation

• Audience: Teacher Educators in U.S. Public and Private Schools Systems, Colleges, and

Universities

• Sponsorship: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Post-Secondary and Higher Education

• Process: Evaluator and team lead for a three-tier process in evaluating technology innovation

grants and implementation for the largest federally-supported programs for pre-service

teachers. Focused on implementation and evaluation of programs designed to systemically

improve the preparation of teachers to effectively integrate technology into their teaching.

• Results: Evaluated an annual average of 25 grants for 7 years (approximately 175 total) and

mentored new evaluators in the review and adjudication processes. Program supported the

efforts of the Association for the Education of Teachers in Science, Association of

Mathematics Teacher Educators, College and University Faculty Assembly of the National

Council for the Social Studies, Conference on English Education of the National Council of

Teachers of English, and Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. To date,

over 400 grants were awarded.

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RESEARCH EXPERTISE: CONCEPTUALIZING, PROPOSING & DIRECTING INNOVATIVE PILOTS

• Innovation: U.S. Department of Education Technology Innovation Challenge Grant

Program

• Stuart’s role: Grants Evaluator (4 years) and Evaluation Team Lead (1 year)

• Audience: Local educational agencies, state educational agencies, and institutions of

higher education, businesses, museums, libraries, academic content experts, software

designers, and others.

• Sponsorship: U.S. Department of Education Office of Innovation and Improvement

• Process: Grants were five-year development and demonstration projects. Each

consortium developed a plan to begin start-up activities in year one, including initial

trials of new learning content and sustained professional development for teachers.

Years two and three were devoted to refinement and expansion of the new applications

of technology. Years four and five supported system-wide adoptions that could become

self-sustaining after the fifth year.

• Results: Reviewed annual average of 10 grant applications per year (40 grants – total)

Over a six year period, the Program funded approximately 100 projects.

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INNOVATIVE TRAINING LEADERSHIP: CONCEPTUALIZING, PROPOSING & DIRECTING INNOVATIVE PILOTS

• Innovation: Defense Leadership and Management MBA Program (Civilian

Government) [Booz Allen and Georgetown University MBA Program Partnership]

• Stuart’s role: Deputy Director – DLAMP, Instructional Designer, and Instructor

Lead Evaluator for pilots of seven different courses

• Audience: Civilian DoD Leadership (GS-14, 15 and SES)

• Sponsorship: Department of Defense (DoD), Office of Personnel and Readiness,

Training Directorate

• Process: Designed and delivered a DoD-focused MBA program (36 credits).

Degrees issued through Georgetown University, George Mason University, and

University of Connecticut at Storrs. Also, designed, developed, and co-taught

“Media and National Security” for three years.

• Results: Successful program, over 600 graduates. Program is in its 11th year.

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IN THE PRESS: CONCEPTUALIZING, PROPOSING & DIRECTING INNOVATIVE PILOTS

• Innovation: Management Development Pilot for the U.S. Intelligence Community

Beginning and Experienced Managers

• Stuart’s role: Project Manager, Lead Instructional Designer and Lead Instructor,

• Audience: GS- 13,14, & 15 leaders from 17 U.S Intelligence Agencies

• Sponsorship: U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

• Process: Created curricula for two cohorts – (1) Front-Line (Beginning) Supervisors and

(2) Advanced Managers serving the intelligence community. Curriculum includes 26

Web-based instructional modules, on-line facilitation sessions, Webinars, workshops,

and downloadable job aids. Joint effort of Harvard Business School, IBM and DIA.

• Results: Successful pilot program, 50 graduates. Program is in its 5th year. Two articles

published in DIA Communique journal – 2008 & 2010.

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HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL INNOVATION

• Innovation: Individualized Science Instructional Systems (ISIS)

• Stuart’s role: Implementation and Field Research Lead

• Audience: 25,000 High School Students with 20 concurrent pilots in Florida,

Texas and other States, during first two years of program

• Sponsorship: National Science Foundation (NSF), U.S. Department of Education,

and Ginn & Co. Publishers (Xerox Company) - $10M NSF Funding, $3M U.S.

Dept. of Education, and $3M Florida State University (FSU) Funding

• Process: Design, Develop, Implement (Field Test) and Disseminate 36 Print and

Multimedia-based Mini-courses in Science for non-science prone High School

Students

• Results: Florida State University sold exclusive distribution rights to Ginn &

Company Publishers resulting in $11M in annual sales for 10 Years

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AWARD WINNING TECHNICAL TRAINING INNOVATION

• Innovation: AN-GPN Precision Approach Radar Multi-Use Interactive

Training (Military)

• Stuart’s role: Project Manager, Lead Instructional Designer, and Media

Production Liaison. Conducted two pilots of the program at USAF Technical

Training Centers: Keesler, AFB (Biloxi, MS) and Hill, AFB (Ogden, UT)

• Audience: Radar Operators & Maintainers Throughout the U.S. Air Force

• Sponsorship: United States Air Force, Air Education and Training Command

• Process: Design, develop, implement (field test) and disseminate interactive

training approaches to address operation and maintenance requirements through

on-the-fly curriculum development in animated and static presentation format

• Results:

o Implemented at Keesler AFB (MS) and Hill AFB (UT) Technical Training Centers

o Won a NEBBY Interactive Media Award for “Best Interactive Military/Government

Training Product” (Equivalent to an Emmy for Interactive Training Media)