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Dr. Charles A. Findley, Ph.D, innovator and futurist[1], [2] [3] [4] holds a Ph.D. in Speech Communication with a supporting program in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Hawaii, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northeastern University. In the early 1970’s Dr. Findley was Senior Research Associate responsible for implementing the first information retrieval system for Communication Studies professionals for the Education Resource Information Clearinghouse (ERIC) for Reading and Communication Skills.[5],where he focused on accountability in communication learning. [6][7] [8][9] During the 1980’s Dr. Findley was co-designer with Jo-Anne Wyer O’Brien and project manager for Decision Point, [10]the first management gaming simulation for interactive video disk, produced by Digital Equipment Corporation and winner of Nebraska, Interactive Video Disk Award for the Best Overall program in 1985.[11] The Decision Point innovation of multi-media simulation to management education served as a research tool for graduate level instructional design education and as prototype to emulate in corporate training.[12] [13][14]

In the late 1980’s Dr. Findley headed the Collaborative Networked Learning project at Digital Equipment Corporation. As project manager Dr. Findley conducted trend analysis and developed prototypes of collaborative learning environments,[15] which became the basis for research, development and implementation of Collaborative Learning, Collaborative Networked Learning (CNL),[16](CLW), which used windows based multimedia, desktop computers for computer conferencing, groupware and multi media support systems for college and industry training. [17] [18] Dr. Findley continued his innovative use of technology as co-designer and project manager for the S.P.I.N., Service Providers Information Network at Harvard School of Public Health, [19] prior to the internet was the first computerized database and computer conferencing system for HIV/AIDS service providers in New England, which was premiered at the Academy for the Advancement of Science in 1992. In the early 1990’s Dr. Findley, founded Designs for Living Associates, Inc. [20]and opened the first Cyber-Cafe in New England using desktop workstations connected by 1200 BTS dial-up telephone lines to connected to the first web sites and email servers. Today, the Cyber-Café initiative continues as a prototype third space providing wireless access through notebook and desktop computers in a low-income, underserved community. Dr. Findley continues his research and development in collaborative networked learning and educational reform through demonstration projects, writing, consulting and teaching. Notes

  1. ^ Wright,Kieth C. and Davie, Judith (1999) Forecasting the Future: School Media Programs in an Age of Change. Scarecrow Press: Maryland, pps.33,106.
  2. ^ Findley, Charles A. 1987. Integrated Learning and Information Support Systems for the Information Age Worker. Presentation at World Future Society Conference, Cambridge, MA., November 1987
  3. ^ Findley, Charles A. 1989. Open Communication Systems Beyond the Classroom. Presentation at World Future Society, July 16-20, Washington, D.C.
  4. ^ Findley, Charles A. and Jo-Anne Wyer. 1987. Learning in the Information Age. Proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Assisted Learning in Post-Secondary Education, May 5-7,1987, pp.9-16.
  5. ^ http://www.jstor.org/pss/40039089
  6. ^ Levison, G. K. (1976). The basic speech communication course: Establishing minimal oral competencies and exemption procedures. Communication Education, 25(3), 222-230. doi:10.1080/03634527609384629
  7. ^ cited in Levison, G. K. (1976). The basic speech communication course: Establishing minimal oral competencies and exemption procedures. Communication Education, 25(3), 222-230. doi:10.1080/03634527609384629
  8. ^ cited in Rubin,Donald L. (1982) A Review and Critique of Procedures for Assessing Speaking And Listening Skills Among Preschool Through Grade Twelve Students, Communication Education, 31, 285-303
  9. ^ cited in Graman, T (1988) “Education for Humanization: Applying Paulo Freire's Pedagogy to Learning a Second Language” Harvard Education Review, 58(4) Winter 1988, 443-449
  10. ^ reviewd in Khan, Badrul Huda,editor (2001) Web-Based Training. Educational Technology Publications, Englewood Cliffs, N.J. p 119
  11. ^ Charles A. Findley and Jo-Anne Wyer. 1985. Beneath the Surface: Exploring Interactive Videodisc Gaming Simulation Design for Management Training. Proceedings Seventh Annual Conference on Interactive Videodisc in Education and Training, August 21-23,1985, pp. 67-71.
  12. ^ Findley,Charles A and Jo-Anne Wyer. 1985. "Decision Point"--The Designers'Prospective (Interview)." E.I.T.V. 17,9, pp. 31-33.
  13. ^ Findley, Charles A. 1986. Gaming Simulation in Management Education: State-of-the-Art. Educational Technology. 26,1, pp.47-50.
  14. ^ Graf, Lee A. and Calvin E. Kelly, “Evolution of Experiental Learning Approaches and Future Developments.” Chapter 15 in Gentry, James (1990) Guide to Business Gaming and Experiential Learning. Association for Business Simulation and Experiential Learning (ABSEL) Nichols/Nichols/GP Publishing, East Brunswick,N.J.
  15. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z222G6x5UaM
  16. ^ Findley, Charles A. 1988. Collaborative Networked Learning: On-line Facilitation and Software Support, Digital Equipment Corporation. Burlington, MA. and Collaborative learning-work
  17. ^ Wright,Kieth C. and Davie, Judith (1999) Forecasting the Future: School Media Programs in an Age of Change. Scarecrow Press: Maryland, pps.33,106.
  18. ^ Findley, Charles A. 1989. Collaborative Learning-work. Presentation at the Pacific Telecommunications Council 1989 Conference, January 15-20, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  19. ^ Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (1996) New Technology Overtakes a Project to Disseminate Information about HIV/AIDS. Retrieved March 15, 2011 from http://www.rwjf.org/reports/grr/020042s.htm#int_grantinfo
  20. ^ http://maps.google.com/maps/place?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&rlz=1I7ADFA_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Designs+for+Living+cybercafe+boston&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Designs+for+Living+cybercafe&hnear=Boston,+MA&cid=6137342005328545527
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