About the Author
Ryan Watkins is an associate professor of educational technology
at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He received
his doctoral degree from Florida State University in instructional
systems design, and has additional formal training in performance
improvement, Web design, change management, and program
evaluation. Ryan designs and teaches courses in instructional
design, distance education, needs assessment, system analysis
and design, research methods, and technology management for
online and classroom delivery. He has been a visiting scientist with
the National Science Foundation, a professor of instructional
technology and distance education at Nova Southeastern
University, and a member of the research faculty ...