Robert D. Tennyson

I am currently a professor of educational psychology and technology in the learning and cognition. In addition to my faculty position, I am program coordinator for psychological foundations of education.

My published works range from basic theoretical articles on human learning to applied books on instructional design and technology. I am editor of the scientific journal, Computers in Human Behavior, published by Elsevier Science and now in its 17th year, as well as serving on several editorial boards for professional journals. 

My research and publications include topics such as cognitive learning and complex cognitive processes, intelligent systems, complex-dynamic simulations, testing and measurement, instructional design, and advanced learning technologies. At the present time, I am working with a German colleague on basic research in learning complex-advanced knowledge.

My international activities include directing a NATO-sponsored advanced research workshop in Barcelona and a NATO advanced study institute in Grimstad, Norway—both on the topic of automated instructional design and delivery. I have recently directed an institute on technology in Athens and Kuala Lumpur. My other international activities include twice receiving a Fulbright Research Award to Germany and once to Russia. My teaching interests include psychology of learning, technology-based systems design, evaluation, and management systems.

Courses I teach
(all EPSY courses)

Publications

1. Tennyson, R. D. (2002). Linking learning theories to instructional design, Educational Technology, 42(6), 7-12.

2. Tennyson, R. D. (2001). Interactive learning environments. Performance improvement, 40, 12-19.

3. Tennyson, R. D. (2001). Defining core competencies of an instructional technologist. Computers in Human Behavior, 17, 355-362.

4. Additional publications and presentations