ASTD Presents Michael Allen with its Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award

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The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) presented Dr. Michael Allen, chairman and CEO of Allen Interactions, Inc. with its Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award on May 23 at a ceremony during the ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition held here. This ASTD award recognizes an individual for an exceptional contribution of sustained impact to the field of workplace learning and performance.

The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) presented Dr. Michael Allen, chairman and CEO of Allen Interactions, Inc. with its Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award on May 23 at a ceremony during the ASTD 2011 International Conference & Exposition held here. This ASTD award recognizes an individual for an exceptional contribution of sustained impact to the field of workplace learning and performance.

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Allen's belief in the potential of e-learning technologies guided his more than 40 years of professional, academic, and corporate experience in the development, sales, and marketing of e-learning support systems. His time as director of Advanced Educational Systems R&D within Control Data Corporation's PLATO project inspired him to found Authorware in 1984, the company that produced the first industry-standard e-learning authoring tool.

Allen's belief in the potential of e-learning technologies guided his more than 40 years of professional, academic, and corporate experience in the development, sales, and marketing of e-learning support systems. His time as director of Advanced Educational Systems R&D within Control Data Corporation's PLATO project inspired him to found Authorware in 1984, the company that produced the first industry-standard e-learning authoring tool.

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"Technology enables, but also leads. It amplifies whatever you do," notes Allen. "We can do a lot of damage, wasting time and money and possibly teaching the wrong thing, but when we get it right, we can do more good than ever."

"Technology enables, but also leads. It amplifies whatever you do," notes Allen. "We can do a lot of damage, wasting time and money and possibly teaching the wrong thing, but when we get it right, we can do more good than ever."

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Allen's career demonstrates a commitment to developing tools that enable meaningful, memorable, and motivational e-learning experiences.

Allen's career demonstrates a commitment to developing tools that enable meaningful, memorable, and motivational e-learning experiences.

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Founded in 1993, Allen Interactions designs, develops, and implements interactive educational simulations for the world's largest corporations. Allen serves as a high-level consultant for multimedia design and production groups wanting to take full advantage of interactive technologies. His numerous books, including Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning, feature interviews with pioneers in the field.

Founded in 1993, Allen Interactions designs, develops, and implements interactive educational simulations for the world's largest corporations. Allen serves as a high-level consultant for multimedia design and production groups wanting to take full advantage of interactive technologies. His numerous books, including Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning, feature interviews with pioneers in the field.

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Currently an adjunct associate professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, Allen is working to develop e-learning curriculum focused on reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS.

Currently an adjunct associate professor at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health, Allen is working to develop e-learning curriculum focused on reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS.