Leston D. Drake 77 S 100 W Hyde Park, UT 84318 (435) 563-8773 (Home) (435) 755-5996 (Work) VITA Education: 1997 Ph.D., Instructional Technology, Utah State University 1993 MS, Instructional Technology, Utah State University 1991 BA, Mathematics, Psychology minor, Brigham Young University Professional Experience: 2009- Adjunct Faculty, Management Information Systems Department, Jon M. Huntsman present School of Business, Utah State University. Teach Introduction to Programming and Performance Improvement Projects classes. 1997- LetterPress Software, Inc. Founding Partner, President, and CEO. present Instructional tool design and development; Design and development of re-usable instructional components for computer-based training and education; Developing educational software titles for commercial distribution. Developing computer-based training programs for various corporations. 2001- Download Learning, Inc. Founding partner, Treasurer 2005 Development and marketing of educational software to consumers and schools. Created technology-based development and delivery system for Internet distribution and updating of educational software programs. 1993- Research Associate, ID 2 Research Group, Dept. of Instructional Technology, 1997 USU. Major roles: Chief instructional designer/software engineer for the Instructional Simulator, a knowledge-based simulation system; Instructional designer/prototyping for computer-based project for second language instruction with a focus on listening comprehension skills. 1993 Instructional Designer, Utah Assistive Technology Program, USU. Design and develop videodisc training materials. Direct, edit, and produce video programs for Vocational Rehabilitation counselors. 1992-93 Consultant, Guymon & Gottfriedson Consulting. Consultant team member responsible for training and documentation of computer-based MRPII manufacturing software.
1991-92 Instructor, USU Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Taught college Algebra courses. Designed and developed presentations including lectures, labs, and computer-assisted instructional programs. 1991 Teacher, Alta High School, Sandy, UT. Taught six mathematics classes including Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Beginning Algebra, and Geometry. 1987-91 Trainer/Instructor, Missionary Training Center, Provo, UT. Supervised 10 Korean language teachers and instructed students. Presented in-service training and trained new teachers. Designed and conducted weekly training meetings and evaluated teacher performance. Honors and Leadership: 2006- Utah State University Jon M. Huntsman College of Business, Business Information present Systems Dept. Advisory Council Member 2005- Member of Advisory Council for Bridgerland Applied Technology College s present ecommerce program. Served as President from 2007-2008. 2000 Selected as judge for Brandon Hall of Fame Awards competition, to judge the instructional merits of various CD-ROM and Web-based training programs. 1997 Awarded Outstanding Doctoral Student in Instructional Technology from Dept. of Instructional Technology, Utah State University. 1995-96 Selected as member of the Asymetrix Corporation Computer-based Training Advisory Board. 1994-95 AECT local chapter secretary. 1994 President of local chapter of AECT, DISC Division. 1993 Awarded Outstanding Graduate Student in Interactive Learning from Dept. of Instructional Technology, Utah State University for computer-based program for teaching Algebra to college students. 1991 Graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brigham Young University. Publications: Drake, L. D. (1997). Design and development of a computer-based simulation authoring system for problem-solving instruction. Dissertation, Utah State University. Drake, L. D., & Merrill, M. D. (1996). The instructional simulation builder. Proceedings of ICLS 96, 556. 2
Merrill, M. D., Drake, L. D., Lacy, M. J., & Pratt, J. A. (1996). Reclaiming instructional design. Educational Technology, 36(5), 5-7. Major Design and Development Activities: Created an evidence-based system for evaluating existing online courses according to research-verified strategies and methods for Kaplan University. Used the evidencebased system to design and develop new courses for Kaplan University. Design and development of over 40 educational lessons for consumers and schools, covering topics in the areas of mathematics, science, social studies, arts, music, and more. Design and development of dlplayer application and technology for managing and launching educational lessons downloaded from the Internet. Design and development of LetterPress Software, Inc. s Instructional Component Technology architecture for the rapid development of instructionally superior computerbased education and training programs. Design and development of PEGS for Elementary, a computer-based simulation environment for educators to practice dealing with problem behaviors in a classroom setting. Created for the Developmental Theray Teaching Programs at Univ. of Georgia, Athens. Design and development of CornerStone Reading Comprehension, a reading program targeted to increase the comprehension skills of 3rd to 6th grade students. Product is commercially marketed by The Learning Company to schools throughout the U.S. Design and development of CornerStone Reading Vocabulary, a reading program targeted to increase the vocabulary of 3rd to 6th grade students. Product is commercially marketed by The Learning Company to schools throughout the U.S. Application design and programming for Utah's Counties, an educational title to teach 4 th - grade students in Utah the locations, county seat, and key information for the 29 counties in the state of Utah. Product is commercially marketed by LetterPress Software to schools throughout Utah. Design and development of Parts Tutor, an instructional software component that is used to teach the parts of a system. Allows for multiple layers of detail (parts of parts); multimedia rich presentations, and multiple forms of practice. Designed, prototyped, and programmed the Instructional Simulator, a computer-based instructional simulation authoring system, 1994-1996. Product is currently marketed by Knowva Solutions, LLC as the IDVisualizer to training development companies throughout the world. 3
Designed and prototyped the NWAdmin Simulator emulation software, a testing tool for Novell, Inc. to create and administer certification exams. Designed and prototyped Rational Numbers a mathematics course for high school algebra students, 1996. Designed and prototyped the Electronic Workshop, a computer-based workshop authoring system for Telcomm Training, Vancouver, BC., 1995. Member of the instructional design team for the Electronic Trainer, a computer-based instructional authoring system, 1995. Product is currently marketed by Knowva Solutions, LLC as the IDXelerator to training development companies throughout the world. Designed, prototyped, and programmed the Tool for the Assessment of Natural Plume Attenuation software, an electronic performance support system for the Utah Water Research Laboratory, 1995. Designed and prototyped a computer-based instruction approach to teaching mathematics with diagnostic feedback in the CornerStone Math series commercially marketed by The Learning Company, 1995. Designed and programmed the HP Personal Trainer software training system, an instructional simulation for training in the use of the Hewlett-Packard 5SiMX Printer, 1995-1996. Designed, prototyped, programmed, and documented Listening Tutor, an interactive videobased language learning software program, 1993-1995. Designed and prototyped the Joint Visual Identification System, a computer-based training software application and authoring system for the United States Air Force and now being commercially marketed by ShadowLabs, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT., 1994. Member of the instructional design team for revising the ID Expert instructional authoring system interface specification, 1994 Designed and developed a problem-based interactive computer program for beginning Algebra students at Utah State University, 1992. Conferences and Presentations: Drake, L. D. (August, 2000). A Model for the Development of Soft-skills Practice Environments. Presentatation at the 12 th Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University. 4
Drake, L. D. (December, 1999). The Instructional Simulator: An authoring system for creating instructional simulations. Presentation to authoring systems graduate students in the Dept. of Instructional Technology, Utah State University Drake, L. D., Lacy, M. L., Petersen, M. J., & Lemon, M. (August, 1998). CornerStone Reading Vocabulary: A case study in the use of instructional components for the rapid development of instructionally effective educational software. Presentation at the 11 th Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University. LetterPress Software Team, (August, 1998). CBT: From Evolution to Revolution. Seminar presented to training managers and instructors from businesses in the Cache Valley area, Logan, Utah. Mills, R. J., Drake, L. D., Lawless, K. A., & Merrill, M. D. (March,1998). A Demonstration of Automated Instructional Design: The Instructional Simulator. Paper presentated at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California. Lawless, K. A., Drake. L. D., & Mills, R. J. (March, 1998). The Role of Scaffolding in Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California. Drake, L. D., Mills, R. J., & Lawless, K. A. (March, 1998). The Role of Explanations While Exploring Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California. Mills, R. J., Lawless, K. A., & Drake, L. D. (March, 1998). The Role of Part-Naming Practice in Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California. Drake, L.D., (November, 1997). Hands-on development with the Instructional Simulator. Two-day workshop conducted for corporate attendees, Logan, Utah. Drake, L.D., & Petersen, M. J. (November, 1997). Tools for Developing Computer-based Instruction. Presentation to Thai Government Officials, Logan, Utah. Drake, L.D., & Petersen, M.J. (November, 1997) Creating and using instructional shells for computer-based instruction. Presentation to graduate students in Instructional Technology at USU, Logan, Utah. Drake, L., Mills, R. J., & Lawless, K. A. (October, 1997). The Effects of Explanations in a Learning Environment. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, Jackson, Wyoming. 5
Mills, R. J., Lawless, K. A., & Drake, L. (October, 1997). Examining Learning Outcomes In Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, Jackson, Wyoming. Lawless, K. A., Drake, L., & Mills, R. J. (October, 1997). The Role of Interactivity in Learning Environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association, Jackson, Wyoming. Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (June, 1997). Designing Math and Vocabulary Instruction in an Integrated Learning System. A presentation to the SkillsBank Corporation, Baltimore, MD. Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (June, 1997). A Strategy for Developing Component Software Tools for Internet Delivery. A presentation to the Vice-President of Institutional Planning Research and Innovation for Tulane University, at Washington, DC. Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J., & Petersen, M.J. (June, 1997). A Shelled Approach to Developing Educational Software for the Internet. A presentation to the Principal of the Utah Virtual High School at Logan, UT. Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J., & Petersen, M.J. (June, 1997). A Shelled Approach to Publishing Educational Software. A presentation to Deseret Book Publishing Company, Salt Lake City, UT. Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (May, 1997). A Design for Using CBT to Prevent Sexual Harassment Suits in Large Organizations. A presentation to the Law Firm of Donuhue and Lacy, Sacramento, CA. Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J., & Petersen, M.J. (May, 1997). A Shelled Approach to Developing Educational Software. A presentation to the Education Deputy for the Governor of the State of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT. Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J., & Petersen, M.J. (May, 1997). A Shelled Approach to Publishing Educational Software. A presentation to the Brigham Young University Instructional Technology Center, Provo, UT. Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J., & Petersen, M.J. (April, 1997). A Component Based Approach to Developing Educational Software. A presentation to the Vice-President of Institutional Planning Research and Innovation for Tulane University, at Logan, UT. Drake, L.D. & Lacy, M.J., (1997, February). Designing Authoring Systems with Embedded Instructional Design. A presentation to Allen Communications at Logan, UT. Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J., & Petersen, M.J. (June, 1997). A new strategy for developing instructional software titles. Presentation given to Deseret Book Publishing, at Salt Lake City, UT. 6
Drake, L.D., & Merrill, M.D. (March, 1997). Improving instructional effectiveness of software training materials through simulations. Two-day presentation and consultation with National Educational Training Group, Naperville, IL. Drake, L.D., (November, 1996). Hands-on development with the Instructional Simulator. Two-day workshop conducted for corporate attendees and USU faculty members, Logan, UT. Merrill, M.D., Drake, L.D., & Stevens, C.T. (September, 1996). Hands-on development with the Electronic Trainer. Two-day workshop conducted for U.S. Army and Air Force personnel at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Merrill, M.D., Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (September, 1996). Instructional Authoring Systems Based on Knowledge Objects. Presentation at the Asymetrix World-Wide 1996 Developers Conference, Bellevue, WA. Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (August, 1996). Lower Costs and Increased Productivity for CBT: Is This the Goal? Keynote address given at the Eighth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Drake, L.D. (August, 1996). The Instructional Simulator. Presentation given at the Eighth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Drake, L.D. (August, 1996). Instructional Authoring Tools: Instructional Simulator. Presentation given at the Eighth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (August, 1996). A Presentation of ID 2 Instructional Development Tools. Presentation given at the Eighth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Drake, L.D., & Merrill, M.D. (July, 1996). The Instructional Simulator. Presentation given at the 2 nd Annual International Conference for the Learning Sciences. Evanston, IL. Lacy, M.J., Drake, L.D., & Merrill, M.D. (June, 1996). The Electronic Trained Instructional Authoring System. Presentation given at the World Conference on Education Multimedia and Hypermedia, Boston, MA. Lacy, M.J., Drake, L.D., & Carman, J. (May, 1996). Development of a New Tool for Creating and Teaching Hypermedia. Presentation given at the 12 th Annual Computers in Writing Conference, Logan, UT. 7
Merrill, M.D., Drake, L.D., & Lacy, M.J. (April, 1996). Embedding Instructional Expertise into CBT Authoring Tools for Teachers.. A presentation to Jack Anderson for the Center for the School of the Future, Logan, UT. Pratt, J.A., Lacy, M.J., Drake, L.D., & Merrill, M.D. (February, 1996). Textbooks Without Text: A multimedia approach to an integrated curriculum. Presentation given at the national convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. Lacy, M.J., Drake, L.D., & Merrill, M.D. (February, 1996). Embedded Instructional Design Strategies for Future Authoring Systems. Presentation given at the national convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. Drake, L.D., & Merrill, M.D. (February, 1996). Building Instructional Simulations: A Rapid Development Tool for Non-Programmers. Presentation given at the national convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Indianapolis, IN. Gibbons, A.S., Drake, L.D., & Schwab, S. (November, 1995). Listening Tutor: A Shell for Listening Comprehension. Presentation given to the Missionary Department, Corporation of the President, Salt Lake City, UT. Merrill, M.D., Lacy, M.J. & Drake, L.D. (September, 1995). A New Approach to the Authoring of Computer-Based Instruction: Multimedia Transaction Shells with Built-in Instruction Design. A presentation to the Asymetrix Corporation, Bellevue, WA. Merrill, M.D., Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J. (September, 1995). Creating Interactive Instructional Transaction Shells with Multimedia Toolbook. Presentation given at the Asymetrix Toolbook World-wide Developers Conference, Bellevue, WA. Drake, L.D., Merrill, M.D. (August, 1995). An Automated ID Tool for Building Instructional Model-Based Simulations. Presentation given at the Seventh Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT Drake, L.D., Lacy, M.J. (August, 1995). The Development Process for Building Instructional Authoring Systems. Presentation given at the Seventh Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT Merrill, M.D., Drake, L.D. (August, 1995). Object-based Authoring Systems for Training. Presentation given to MCI training personnel, Atlanta, GA. Drake, L.D., Gibbons, A.S., & Schwab, S. (February, 1995). Computerized Language Listening: A Tool for Authoring Video-Based Lessons. Presentation given at the national conventional of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA. 8
Lacy, M.J., Drake, L.D., Gibbons, A.S., Sharp, J., & Allen, S. (February, 1995). Creating Instructional Microworlds: An Authoring Tool for Mere Mortals. Presentation given at the national conventional of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Anaheim, CA. Drake, L.D. (August, 1994). Video-based Listening Comprehension: Using a Computerbased Shell to teach Foreign Language. Presentation given at the Sixth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Lacy, M.J., & Drake, L.D. (August, 1994). Reducing Development Time for CBT. A presentation given at the Sixth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Merrill, M.D., Lacy, M.J., & Drake, L.D. (August, 1994). An Instructional Design and Functional Prototype for Aircraft Recognition Training. Presentation given to the U.S.A.F. Air Staff at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. Merrill, M.D., Lacy, M.J., & Drake, L.D. (August, 1994). An Approach for Teaching Aircraft Recognition Skills. A presentation give to the Air Combat Command, Aircraft Recognition Group, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA. Drake, L.D., & Gibbons, A.S. (May, 1994). A Transaction Shell Approach to Teaching Listening. Presentation given the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Region 8 Higher Education Conference, Park City, UT. Drake, L.D. (August, 1993). Interactive Language Instruction: An Application of Instructional Transaction Theory. Presentation given at the Fifth Annual Instructional Technology Summer Institute, Utah State University, Logan, UT. Drake, L.D. (July, 1993). Cognitive Science and Instruction. Presentation given to USU chapter of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Logan, UT. Drake, L.D. (June, 1993). Design and Development of Remedial Software for Beginning Algebra Students. M.S. project defense and presentation, Utah State University, Logan, UT 9