David Metcalf, Ph.D., is director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab at the University of Central Florida, Institute for Simulation & Training. Formerly the chief learning technologist at RWD Technologies, he led the development team for Roche Diagnostics Academy. Dr. Metcalf joined RWD with the sale of his NASA Kennedy Space Center laboratory spin-off company – Merrimac. Prior to spin-off, he was the Lead Multimedia Designer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. He was responsible for the management and operations of the award-winning multimedia laboratory for various government contractors. The author of numerous books and publications on the subject of mobile technology, he earned his doctorate in information systems and can be reached at Metcalf@digital.net.

 

Articles by David Metcalf, Ph.D.

On-the-Spot Learning: Coming Soon to Your Location?

(7/14/08)
With the advent of mobile phones that can determine their location, scan and read bar codes, run software, and easily connect to the Web and to other mobile phones via the Internet cloud, new location-based learning strategies are just around the corner. Three leading experts in this area offer a brief overview of the technology, what’s possible now, and what will soon be available.

Stolen Moments for Learning: An Overview of Wireless e-Learning Development

(3/19/02)
Wireless e-Learning is growing in importance as part of a blended learning solution. More important than the technology is how you develop content and structure the learner’s experience. The “instant learning” involved with wireless is more like performance support than training. It cannot be delivered using the same techniques as other Web-delivered learning content.