Andrew S. Gibbons is the Department Chair of Instructional Psychology and Technology at Brigham Young University. He has experience in the field of Instructional Design and Technology. For eighteen years he served as a Consultant for two major marketing and consultancy firms where he developed training systems for fighter pilots, guided missile maintenance personnel, airline pilots and middle school science students. In 1993 to this date, he has been involved in lecturing and researching in the fields of instructional design, design-based research, and mentoring interfaces. He developed the Theory of Model Centered Instruction; a theory rooted in Cognitive Psychology.
He is married to Marsha Gibbons; with whom he has five children and thirty one grandchildren. He currently resides in the state of Utah, United States of America.
Between 1962 and 1964, Professor Gibbons did some undergraduate work in Chemistry and Zoology. In 1969, he received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English and Chemistry from Brigham Young University. Thereafter, in 1974, he received his Doctorate (Ph. D.) at Brigham Young University where he majored in Instructional Psychology.
Prior to 1993, Professor Gibbons worked as a practitioner in the discipline of Instructional Technology. He has also provided consultancy services to Syracuse University, Routledge Publishers, IM Flash, the University of Phoenix, Coast Capital Savings and Intermountain Health Care.
From 1993-2003, he taught and researched at Utah State University in the field of Instructional Technology. During his time there, he served as: Associate Professor in the Instructional Technology Programme; Senior Deisgner for the ID2 Development team; Faculty Search Committee Chairman; Advisor to the ACET Student Chapter; Advisor for the HETI Mathematics Project; Project Leader for the Weather CD ROM Project; Project Leader and Advisor for the Hill AFB Project; Lead Designer and Advisor for the ID2 Research Simulation Knowledge Base Project; Project Leader for the ID2 Research Student Interface Design Project as well as the Project Leader for the ID2 Research Student Management System Design Project.
Since 2003, Professor Gibbons has held the position on Department Chair at Brigham Young University in the Department of Instructional Psychology and Technology.
His professional service has allowed him to work as a Board member, Reviewer, Co-Organizer for entities including: the International Journal of Designs for Learning, Annual Conference of Professors of Instructional Design and Technology, the Association for Educational Communications Technology, PacifiCorp Design Competition, the IDT Record, Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects, the Colorado Institute of technology, Northern Illonois University, University of Wisconsin and the Washington State University College of Nursing.
Research and books
Professor Gibbons has written, edited and contributed to research projects and books. The David O. McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University has outlined them as follows:
Gibbons, A.S. (2014). An Architectural Approach to Instructional Design. Routledge.
Gibbons, A. S., Hokanson, B. (2014). Design in Educational Technology: Design thinking, design process, and the design studio. Springer
Gibbons, A. S. (2013). An Architectural Approach to Instructional Design. Routledge
Graham, C. R., Henrie, C., Gibbons, A. S. (2014). Developing models and theory for blended learning research. Blended learning: Research perspectives Volume 2 (pp. 13–33). Routledge.
Gibbons, A. S. (2014). Eight views of instructional design and what they should mean to instructional designers.. In B. Hokanson and A.S. Gibbons (Ed.), Design in educational technology: Design thinking, design process, and the design studio.. Springer.
Gibbons, A. S., Boling, E., Smith, K. M. (2014). Instructional design models. Handbook of research on educational communications technology, 4th ed. (4th edition ed.). Springer.
Graham, C. R., Henrie, C. R., Gibbons, A. S. (2013). Developing models and theory for blended learning research. Blended learning: Research perspectives II. Routledge.
Gibbons, A. S. (2012). Rethinking design and learning processes in distance education.. In L. Moller and J. Huett (Ed.), The next generation of distance education: Unconstrained learning. (pp. 31–48). Springer.
Gibbons, A. S., Boling, E., Smith, K. M. (2012, in press). Instructional design models. In M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. Elen, and M. J. Bishop (Ed.), Handbook of research in educational communications and technology (4th ed.) (4th Edition ed.). Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Gibbons, A. S. (2010). A contextual framework for identifying instructional design patterns. In P. Goodyear & S. Retails (Ed.), Technology enhanced learning: Design patterns and pattern languages. Sense Publishers.
Gibbons, A. S. (2009). A contextual pattern for identifying instructional design patterns. In P. & Retalis, S. (Ed.), Technology-enhanced learning: Design patterns and pattern languages (pp. 29–48). Sense Publishers.
Gibbons, A. S., Boot, E., Botturi, L., Nelson, J. (2009). Improving the use of design languages in creating learning designs and learning objects. L. Lockyear, S. Bennett, S. Agostinho & B. Harper, Handbook of research on learning design and learning objects: Issues, applications, and technologies.. IGI Global.
Gibbons, A. S., McConkie, M., Seo, K. K., Wiley, D. A. (2009). Simulation approach to instruction.. In C. M. Reigeluth and A. Carr-Chellman (Ed.), Instructional-Design Theories and Models, Volume III (vol. 3, pp. 167–198). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Gibbons, A. S., Rogers, P. C. (2009). Coming at design from a different angle: Functional design. In L. Moller, J. B. Huett, and D. M. Harvey (Ed.), Learning and instructional technologies for the 21st Century. Springer.
Boot, E., Botturi, L., Gibbons, A. S., Nelson, J. (2009). Supporting decision making in using design languages for learning designs and learning objects. In L. Lockyear, S. Bennett, S. Agostinho & B. Harper (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Learning Design and Learning Objects: Issues, Applications, and Technologies (vol. II). IGI Global.
Gibbons, A. S., Rogers, P. C. (2009). The architecture of instructional theory. In C. M. Reigeluth & A. Carr-Chellman (Ed.), Instructional_Design Theories and Models, Volume III. Routledge.
Gibbons, A. S., McConkie, M., Seo, K., Wiley, D. A. (2009). Theory for design of instructional simulations and microworlds. In C. M. Reigeluth & A. Carr-Chellman (Ed.), Instructional-Design Theories and Models, Volume III. Routledge.
Gibbons, A. S. (2008). A contextual framework for identifying instructional design patterns. In P. Goodyear & S. Retalis (Ed.), Technology-Enhanced Learning: Design Patterns and Pattern Languages.:. (pp. 12). Sense Publishers.
Boot, E., Botturi, L., Gibbons, A. S., Stubbs, S. T. (2008). Decision Making in Design Languages for Learning Designs and Learning Objects. In L. Lockyer, S. Bennett, S. Agostinho, & B. Harper (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Learning Design and Learning Objects: Issues, Applications and Technologies (vol. 2, pp. 15). IGI Global.
Stubbs, S. T., Gibbons, A. S. (2008). The pervasiveness of design drawing in ID. In L. Botturi & T. Stubbs (Ed.), Handbook of visual languages for instructional design: Theories and practices (pp. 20). Information Science Reference.
Stubbs, S. T., Gibbons, A. S. (2008). The power of design drawing in other design fields. In L. Botturi & T. Stubbs (Ed.), Handbook of Visual Languages for Instructional Design: Theories and Practices (pp. 18). Information Science Reference.
Gibbons, A. S. (2008). Coming at design from a different angle: Functional design. In L. Moller, J. Huett & D. Harvey (Ed.), Learning and instructional technologies for the 21st century (pp. 14). Springer.
Gibbons, A. S., Botturi, L., Boot, E., Nelson, J. (2008). Design languages. In J. M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. van Merrienboer, & M. Driscoll (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology, 3rd ed. (pp. 12). Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Gibbons, A. S. (2008). Model-centered Instruction, the Design, and the Designer. In D. Ifenthaler & P. Pirnay-Dummer (Ed.), Understanding models for learning and instruction: Essays in honor of Norbert M. Seel (pp. 12). Springer.
Stubbs, S. T., Gibbons, A. S. (2007). Design drawing outside of ID. In Botturi, L. & Stubbs, T. (Ed.), Handbook of Visual Languages for Instructional Design. Information Science Reference.
Stubbs, S. T., Gibbons, A. S. (2007). Using ID layers to categorize design drawings. In Botturi, L & Stubbs, T. (Ed.), Handbook of Visual Languages for Instructional Design: Theories and Practices. Information Science Reference.
Gibbons, A. S., Sommer, S. (2007). Layered design in an instructional simulation. In Shelton, B. & Wiley, D. (Ed.), The Design and Use of Simulation Computer Games in Education. Sense Publications.
Gibbons, A. S., Boling, E., Bichelmeyer, B. (2006). A Model of Technology Capable of Generating Research Questions. 2005 Educational Technology and Media Yearbook. Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Gibbons, A. S., Brewer, E. K. (2005). Elementary Principles of Design Languages and Notation Systems for Instructional Design. Innovations in Instructional Technology: Essays in Honor of M. David Merrill. Erlbaum Associates.
Burnham, B., Gibbons, A. S. (2005). M. David Merrill: Leadership Profile. Educational Technology and Media Yearbook (vol. 30). Association for Educational Communications and Technology.
Hill, J. R., Bichelmeyer, B., Boling, E., Gibbons, A. S. (2004). Perspectives on Significant Issues Facing Instructional Design and Technology. In Orey, M.; Fitzgerald, M. A. & Branch, R. M. (Ed.), Educational Technology and Media Yearbook (2004 Edition ed., vol. 29). Libraries Unlimited.
Gibbons, A. S. (2000). Don Carl Smellie: Organizer, Motivator, Exemplar, Leader.. In R. M. Branch, and M. A. Fitzgerald (Ed.), 2005 Educational Technology and Media Yearbook (vol. 25). Libraries Unlimited.
Zhang, J. P., Khan, B., Gibbons, A. S., Ni, Y. (2000). Review of Web-Based Assessment Tools. In Khan, B. (Ed.), Web-Based Instruction (vol. 2). Educational Technology Publications.
Gibbons, A. S., Lawless, K., Anderson, T. A., Duffin, J. R. (2000). The Web and Model-Centered Instruction. In Khan, B. (Ed.), Web-Based Instruction (vol. 2). Educational Technology Publications.
Gibbons, A. S., Fairweather, P. G. (2000). Computer-Based Instruction. In Tobias, S. & Fletcher, D. (Ed.), Training and Retraining: A Handbook for Business, Industry, Government, and Military. Division 15 of the American Psychological Association and Macmillan Reference USA.
Gibbons, A. S. (2000). The Nature and Origin of Learning Objects. In Wiley, D. (Ed.), The Instructional Use of Learning Objects. Association for Educational Communications.
Refereed Journal Articles
Gibbons, A. S., Bostwick, J. A., Calvert, I. W., Francis, J., Hawkley, M., Henrie, C. R., Juncker, J. (2014). A Process for the critical analysis of instructional theory.. Educational technology research and development.
Gibbons, A. S. (2013). Contributor and panelist, "Innovation Over the Edge". Special Issue, Educational Technology, 53(5), 3-80.
Gibbons, A. S. (2011). Contexts of instructional design. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 1(1), 5-12. www.jaidpub.org/?page_id=122
Ashton, S., Foisy, A. M., Marwedel, R., Popham, A., Proctor, K., Randall, D. L., Tateishi, I., Thompson, C., Gibbons, A. S. (2011). From takeoff to Landing: Looking at the design process for the development of NASA Blast at Thanksgiving Point.. International Journal of Designs for Learning, 2(1), 56-73. http://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/ijdl/article/view/1093
McDonald, J., Gibbons, A. S. (2009). Technology I, II, and III: Criteria for understanding and improving the practice of instructional technology. Educational Technology Research and Development, 57, 377-392. www.springerlink.com
Gibbons, A. S., Merrill, P., Swan, R., Campbell, J. O., Christensen, E., Insalaco, M., Wilcken, W. (2008). Re-examining the implied role of the designer.. Quarterly Review of Distance Education, 9, 127-137.
Gibbons, A. S., Waki, R., Fairweather, P. (2008). Adding an expert to the team: The expert flight plan critic. British Journal of Educational Technology, 39, 324-335.
Boot, E., Nelson, J., Van Merrienboer, J., Gibbons, A. S. (2007). Stratification, elaboration, and formalization of design documents: Effects on the production of materials. British Journal of Educational Technology, 38, 917-933.
Gibbons, A. S. (2005). A Model of Technology Capable of Generating Research Questions. IDT Record. www.indiana.edu/%7Eidt/shortpapers/documents/IDTf_Gibbons.pdf
Waters, S., Gibbons, A. S. (2004). Design Languages, Notation Systems, and Instructional Technology: A Case Study. Educational Technology Research and Development, v. 52(2), 57-68.
Gibbons, A. S. (2003). Model-Centered Learning and Instruction: Comments on Seel. Technology, Instruction, Cognition, and Learning, 1, 291-298.
Gibbons, A. S. (2003). What and How Do Designers Design? A Theory of Design Structure. Tech Trends, 47, 22-27.
Gibbons, A. S. (2003). Where From Here? Editorial Board Compendium II: Goals, Achievements, and Research Issues. Technology, Instruction, Cognition, and Learning, 1, 226-232.
Gibbons, A. S., Robertson, D. J., Duffin, J. R., Thompson, B. (2001). Effects of Administering Feedback FollowingExtended Problem Solving. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 25.
Gibbons, A. S. (2001). Model-Centered Instruction. Journal of Structural Learning and Intelligent Systems, 14, 511-540.
Gibbons, A. S., Fairweather, P. G. (2000). Distributed Learning: Two Steps Forward, One Back? One Forward, Two Back?. IEEE Concurrency, 8(2), 8-9+.
