V L A DI M I R G O O D K O V S KY, Ph.D.
INTERESTS:
A major area of my expertise is Instructional Research, Analysis, Design, and Development. My past experience covers all these aspects in corporate, industry and defense environments. My current work at Medical Education Department of School of Medicine, University of Virginia covers these aspects in academia.
My current Research, Analysis, and Design are focused on Competence-Based Learning Management, which means a job/tasks/competencies-oriented organization of learning content, easy authoring, learners modeling, and the most effective adaptive delivery, testing, diagnosing and remedy of competencies.
In Design and Development aspects, I created more than 50 computer/web-based courses in different domains using a variety of different learning strategies and technologies , authoring tools and programming languages. My latest online interactive multimedia courses have been created for University of Virginia students by using Macromedia Dreamweaver, Photoshop, QuickTime Pro, and Reload tools.
I have a strong interest in managing and developing curricular for computer/web-based and blended learning solutions.
BACKGROUND:
In Methodology: Interdisciplinary Research and Design of complex Man-Machine Systems;
In Science: Systems Analysis, Systems Theory, Operations Research, Control Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, Test Theory, Pattern Recognition, Technical Diagnostics, Measurement Theory, Knowledge Engineering, and Fuzzy Logic;
In Systems Design: Customer Interviewing, Task Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Conceptual Design, Architecture Design, Proposals Writing, Project Leading, Knowledge/Data Modeling, Algorithms Design, Interface Design, User Modeling, Prototype Development, Testing and Debugging, Authoring Helps, Tutorials and Business Presentations.
Adult learning theory , Didactics, Assessment, Cognitive Diagnostics, Instructional System Design, and Principles of online development ;
e-Learning Technologies, Knowledge/Learning Management and Job/Performance Support;
PC/Mac, MSOffice, CBT/Web Authoring tools, Dreamweaver, Lectora, SCORM, Reload, C++, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and XML.
VISION:
EDUCATION:My vision of innovative cost-effective Learning Management is based on the following propositions:
Separating Logical and Media aspects of Learning Management.
In Logical (control) aspect, proposing a Unified Learning Manager including
Analyst/Author labor-saving and quality-assuring Uniform Frameworks:
for job/task analysis and hierarchical representation of jobs, tasks, performances and competencies;
for rapid design of content and testing items by filling in ready-made frameworks with only specific data;
for Learner modeling to support the most effective dynamic adaptive instruction;
a Uniform Engine for automatic individual sequencing of basic instructional modes (delivery, testing, diagnosing and remedy) and instructional assignments (of activities/resources) to achieve 100% of learning objectives by each particular learner;
In Media (presentation) aspect, reuse of existing paper/CBT/WBT resources, as well as Authoring Tools and Delivery Platforms.
Integrating the Unified Learning Manager with existing CBT/WBT Authoring and Delivery Systems for breakthrough in cost-effective instruction.
Use of the Unified Learning Manager for upgrading existing Learning/Knowledge Management and Job Support Systems.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Major Affiliations:
2005-Present Instructional Scientist/Developer, University of Virginia (UVA) , Charlottesville VA.
Responsibilities: Research, design, development and support of eLearning technologies in School of Medicine, University of Virginia. Designed and developed uniform courseware frameworks and templates for rapid design of online courses in medical education using Dreamweaver, UVA proprietary Learning Management System and SCORM-conformant Reload tools. On this basis, developed 8 online multimedia courses in cooperation with Subject Matter Experts (professors), which are used by thousands of students. As a Co-Principal Investigator of "Achieving Competence Today" project focused on development of Competence-Based Learning Management System. This system is supposed to support a job/task/competence-oriented organization of learning content with uniform frameworks, easy authoring by filling in the uniform frameworks, content quality verification and providing an instructor with advise on which learning activity/resource to assign to each particular learner to bridge the gap in his/her competencies. Provided guidance and leadership in the analysis of professional activities, design and development of learning content. Presented and published 2 full papers at international conferences.2004-2005 Independent Reseacher, Greenbelt MD.
In the field of Learning Technology Standards, researched on issues of Dynamic Adaptive Sequencing and Navigation of learning activities/resources within an instructional unit. Developed "Unified Generator of Intelligent Tutoring" for easy design and the best possible dynamic adaptive seqiencing/navigation of learning resources. Solely authored and applied for corresponding US patent. Developed a number of the patent extentions and new applications. Presented his new results on "Training for Tomorrow: Intelligent, Adaptive, Collaborative" NASA conference, Houston TX, 2004. Worked on extension of Learning Technology Standards, SCORM particularly, for intelligent sequencing of learning resources.1997-2004 Senior Research Scientist, LNK Corporation, Riverdale, MD
1999-2004 Visiting Senior Research Scientist, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
Responsibilities: Under contracts with US NAVY developed an Intelligent Tutoring Suite (ITS) including a generic framework, tutoring engine and authoring tool for easy design and delivery of cost-effective dynamic adaptive CBT in different domains. Leading a programmer group realized three different versions of this suite each based upon latest available technologies. Transformed complex/technical information from NAVY into professional, effective adult learning content . Coordinated the content, graphics, and programming efforts on projects. Personally developed 25 units of "Maintenance & Troubleshooting" course for US NAVY as well as a number of demo courses for potential customers implementing interactive multimedia, HTML and VRML content. Under contract with TEDCO developed a Task Analysis and Visualization Tool "TAViT" for NAWCE to support easy analysis and specification of complex job/mission/tasks. Used TAViT for the pilot mission analysis to perform pre-authoring stages of instructional system design. Participated in ADL SCORM development.1990 - 1997 Principal Scientist, Moscow Engineering & Physics Institute Moscow, Russia. Responsibilities:: Marketing, management, research, design, development and implementation of adaptive CBT for Nuclear Power Plant personnel training. Built relationship with customers, consulted customers, elicited requirements, collaboratively designed systems concepts. Developed learner models, mathematical methods, algorithms, and software prototypes of a generic framework, engine and tool for easy design, release and playback of dynamic adaptive CBTs. Leading a programmer group developed a software package "Intelligent Tutor" that has been used for dynamic adaptive CBT design in variety of different domains, presented on many conferences and exhibitions. Leading Subject Mater Experts (SME) and coordinating production of instructional materials by graphic designers developed 5 full-scale courses for nuclear power plants in Russia and Ukraine. Worked in IEEE Learning Standard Committee developing e-learning standards. Was a member of the working group for development of "Standard for Learning Object Metadata" and an active member of Standard Dictionary Group.
1983 - 1990 Senior Research Scientist, Scientific-Technical Center for Systems Modeling, Moscow, Russia.
Responsibilities: Research and Development in the field of mathematical modeling man-machine systems and their human components for implementation in aeronautical training simulators. Developed simulator-based systems for human-operator's performance, knowledge, and skills assessment, for dynamic adaptive diagnosing, and remediation of operator fault causes.1975 - 1983 Senior Engineer and Research Scientist, Inter-University Department of Innovative Methods and Tools for Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Moscow, Russia
Responsibilities: Worked with the best Russian scientists and practitioners in Educational Technologies specializing in CBT design, CBT teaching and Cognitive Diagnostics research. Developed a number of CBT courses for CBT teaching. In parallel, studied Cognitive Diagnostics developing mathematical models, methods, algorithms, software systems, and applications for a learner knowledge/skills adaptive assessment, testing, diagnosing, and remediation.2. Professional Activities and membership:
- Member of Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Society.
- Member of International Society "Artificial Intelligence in Education".
- Member of International Forum of Educational Technology & Society and executive peer-reviewer of international Journal "Educational Technology & Society".
- Member of a Scientific-Technical Panel, Computer-Based Training and Simulation Department of Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute.
- Member of IEEE "Learning Technology Standards Committee".
- Member of Russian Association for Artificial Intelligence.
- Member of Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education.
- Session Chair. East-West Conference on Emerging Computer Technologies in Education (EW-ED 92), April 6-9, 1992.
- Program committee member. International conference East-West International Conference on Computer Technologies in Education (EW-ED 94).September 19-23.
- Was an official reviewer of papers for numerous international conferences on Computers and Artificial Intelligence in Education.
3. Invited Talks:
- "e-Learning Powered by Intelligent Tutoring". LanguageWorks.com. Charlottesville. December, 2006.
- "e-Learning Powered with Intelligent Tutoring". Universitas21. Charlottesville. September, 2006.
- "Unified Generator of Intelligent Tutoring". CardioConcepts.com. Charlottesville. April, 2005.
- "Computer-Based Testing and Diagnosing for Intelligent Instruction". American College Testing Inc. (ACT). Iowa City. Iowa. July, 2004.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Elsevier Science. Burlington, MA. 2003.
- "Intelligent Tutoring for Knowledge Management Systems". The George Washington University. Washington DC. March, 2003.
- "Intelligent Tutoring System DAMSeL". University of the District of Columbia. Washington DC. April, 2003.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Joint Management Office. Advanced Concept Branch. Training Transformation. Alexandria, VA. 2003.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Computer Associates. Herndon, VA. February, 2003.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Computer Networks & Software, Inc., Springfield, VA. February, April, 2003.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute MFRI. August, 2003.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Epiance.com. Herndon, VA. October, 2003.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Gryphon Technologies. December, 2003.
- "Intelligent Tutoring Technology for Enterprise Knowledge Management Systems". ManTech Systems Engineering Corporation. Patuxent River, MD. December, 2002.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". PLATEAU. Arlington, VA. November, 2002.
- "Dynamic Adaptive Machines for Smart e-Learning". Blackboard Inc.. Washington DC. 2002.
- "Intelligent Sequencing of Learning object Content". Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab. Alexandria. VA. September, 2002.
- "Unified Assessment-Design Framework and Adaptive Testing/Diagnosing Engine". Educational Testing Service. Princeton. New Jersey. September, 2001.
- "Intelligent Tutoring System". Science Application International Company. Alexandria, VA. October, 2001.
4. Teaching:
- Moscow State University , Department of Applied Mathematics and Cybernetics. Course "Intelligent Tutoring Systems" co-teaching with Peter Brusilovsky. 1992-1993.
- Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute. Seminar "Intelligent Tutoring Systems". 1990-1995
- Continuing Education Center of General & Professional Education Ministry of Russian Federation. Course "Intelligent Testing, Diagnosing and Tutoring Systems". 1994-1995.
- Inter-University Department of Innovative Methods and Tools for Higher and Professional Education. Course "Computer - Based Instructional Systems". 1976-1981.
Also supervised numerous graduate and doctorate students in Moscow Engineering and Physics Institute. 1990-1995.
5. Consulting:
Provided a professional consulting for Educational and Training departments of major industrial partners such as:
- South-Ukrainian Nuclear Power Plant,
- Novo-Voronezh Nuclear Power Plant,
- Kursk Nuclear Power Plant,
- Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
PATENTS AND PUBLICATIONS:
AWARDS RECEIVED:Holder of 5 patents:
- Method for diagnosing defective parts of complex electronic schemes. #599235, 1976;
- System for testing student knowledge. #744712, 1980;
- System for assessing operator performance. #1290394, 1984;
- Intelligent Tutoring System. #20020107681, 2002.
- Unified Generator of Intelligent Tutoring, #10909101, 2004
Author of 3 books and 3 book chapters;
- Pop Class Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Shell, Toolkit & Design Technology. In "New Media and Telematic technologies for Education in Eastern European Countries". pp.179 - 192, The Netherlands, Twente University Press, 1997.
- Methodical Guideline for Computer-Based Testing of students. NOT-lab, Moscow, 1978.
- Training and Testing with the Assistance of Computer"NAIRI". Moscow, "Knowledge", 1977.
- Innovative methods and means of Instruction. Moscow,"Knowledge", 1993
- Methodical Guideline for Training with the aid of computer "NAIRI". Moscow, CNII "Electronics", 1976
- Problems of Cognitive Diagnostics. Automation of diagnosing process with computers. In Scientific-Methodical Papers for Technical Means of Instruction. Moscow, "High School", 1978, Vol.2.
Author of 47 other publications in the field of Learner Modeling, Knowledge/Skills Assessment, Adaptive Testing, Cognitive Diagnosing, and Intelligent Tutoring Systems.
STATUS:
Permanent resident of USA (Green Card holder)
REFERENCES:
Refrences are available upon request.