David Guralnick

David Guralnick has been a recognized leader in the field of computer-based and online learning for over twenty years, specializing in the design of "user experiences" in e-learning. His contributions to the field of e-learning include the creation of the first online learn-by-doing simulation training course for corporate use (in 1993), and the first e-learning authoring tool to allow trainers and subject matter experts to create rich e-learning products on their own (in 1995). He has since designed numerous online learning methodologies for both training and performance-support goals and has been the recipient of awards from several national and international organizations, including Brandon-Hall.com, the Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT), and the International Association for the Development of an Information Society (IADIS). He is a regular keynote speaker at industry onferences and holds a Ph.D. from Northwestern University, where his work synthesized concepts in artificial intelligence, education, software usability, and cognitive psychology.

David serves as an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's Teachers College; was the founding chair of the E-learning Group for ASTD-NY, the American Society for Training & Development (2002-2009), and was chair of the International Conference on E-Learning (2006 and 2007) and the founding chair of International Conference on E-Learning in the Workplace (2008-present), and is president of the International E-Learning Association (2007-present). Further information about David, including lists of his awards, publications, and talks, can be found at www.davidguralnick.com. David was a founder of Kaleidoscope Learning and has been with the company since its inception in 1998.