Robert Atkinson
Assoc Professor, School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence
Assoc Professor, Institute for Social Science Research Affiliated Faculty
Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
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BYENG 362 CIDSE TEMPE, AZ 85287-8809
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Mail code: 8809Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio
Associate Professor Robert Atkinson holds a joint appointment in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence in the Ira A. Schools of Engineering and the Division of Educational Leadership and Innovation in the Mary Lou Fulton Teacher’s College. He earned an Applied Cognitive Science doctorate in 1999 from University of Wisconsin, Madison with a minor in statistics and research design. He joined the ASU faculty in 2002 as an assistant professor after teaching for three years at Mississippi State University.
Education
- Ph.D. Educational Psychology; minor: Statistics and Research Design, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1999
- M.S. Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1997
- B.A. Sociology, California State University-Chico 1992
Publications
- . . In order to learn: How the sequences of topics affect learning (2007).
- Lusk, M M (Author) ,Atkinson, Robert Kenneth (Author) . Varying a pedagogical agent's degree of embodiment under two visual search conditions. Applied Cognitive Psychology (2007).
- J Reisslein, Robert Atkinson, P Seeling, M Reisslein. Encountering the expertise reversal effect with a computer-based environment on electrical circuit analysis. Learning and Instruction (2006).
- . . Review of: Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning (2006).
- J Reisslein, Robert Atkinson, P Seeling, M Reisslein. Investigating the presentation and format of instructional prompts in an electrical circuit analysis computer-based learning environment. IEEE Transaction on Education (2005).
- Robert Atkinson, R Mayer, M Merrill. Fostering social agency in multimedia learning: Examining the impact of an animated agent's voice. Contemporary Educational Psychology (2005).
- . . Cambridge handbook of multimedia learning (2005).
- A Renkl, Robert Atkinson, C Gunther. How fading worked-out solution steps works - A cognitive load perspective. Instructional Science (2004).
- . . Review of: Creating graphics for learning and performance: Lessons in visual literacy (2004).
- . . Review of: Graphics for learning: Proven guidelines for planning, designing, and evaluating visuals in training materials (2004).
- A Renkl, Robert Atkinson. Structuring the transition from example study to problem solving in cognitive skills acquisition: A cognitive load perspective. Educational Psychologist (2003).
- Robert Atkinson, A Renkl, M Merrill. Transitioning from studying examples to solving problems: Combining fading with prompting fosters learning. Journal of Educational Psychology (2003).
- Robert Atkinson, R Catrambone, M Merrill. Aiding transfer in statistical learning: Examining the use of conceptually-oriented equations and elaborations. Journal of Educational Psychology (2003).
- A Renkl, Robert Atkinson. Learning from examples: Fostering self-explanations in computer-based learning environments. Interactive Learning Environments (2002).
- A Renkl, Robert Atkinson, U Maier, R Staley. From example study to problem solving: Smooth transitions help learning. Journal of Experimental Education (2002).
- Robert Atkinson. Optimizing learning from examples using animated pedagogical agents. Journal of Educational Psychology (2002).
- Robert Atkinson, S Derry, A Renkl, D Wortham. Learning from examples: Instructional principles from the worked examples research. Review of Educational Research (2000).
- Atkinson, Robert, Catrambone, R. Subgoal leaning and the effect of conceptual equations on transfer. Erlbaum (2000).
- Atkinson, Robert, Derry, S. Computer-based examples designed to encourage optimal example processing: A study examining the impact of sequentially presented, subgoal-oriented worked examples. Erlbaum (2000).
- Renkl, A, Atkinson, Robert, Maier, U. From studying examples to solving problems: Fading worked-out solution steps helps learning. Erlbaum (2000).
Research Activity
- Chassin,Laurie*, Aiken,Leona S, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth, Ayers,Tim S, Berkel,Cady, Bitner,M J, Chen,Angela Chia-Chen, Corbin,William Robert, Crnic,Keith Alan, Dishion,Thomas, Doane,Leah D., Gonzales,Nancy A, Granger,Douglas, Grimm,Kevin John, Jager,Justin, Johnson,William G, Knight,George P, Lemery,Kathryn Sue, Luecken,Linda J, Luthar,Suniya, Mackinnon,David Peter, Mauricio,Anne Marie, Meier,Madeline, Newfeld,Stuart J, Ostrom,Amy, Perez La Mar,Marisol, Peterson,Suzanne Joanna, Pina,Armando A, Riley,William, Rivera,Daniel E, Sandler,Irwin Noah, Suk,Hye Won, Tein,Jenn-Yun, Umana-Taylor,Adriana J, West,Stephen G, Winslow,Emily Beth, Wolchik,Sharlene, Zhang,Zhen. Research training in drug abuseHIV prevention: closing the research-practice gap. HHS-NIH-NIDA(7/1/2015 - 6/30/2020).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. User Engagement Across Instructional Format. NCS Pears(10/1/2013 - 1/31/2014).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*, Runger,George. Incorporating affective-based dynamic difficulty adjustment into personalized digital environments: A generalizable framework for closed-loop systems. DOD-NAVY-ONR(4/1/2013 - 3/31/2016).
- Van De Sande,Carla*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth. EXP: Improving the Quality of Worked Examples in Open Online Homework Help Forums. NSF-CISE(9/1/2012 - 8/31/2015).
- Skromme,Brian John*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth. Problem Generation Solution Student Input and Tutoring Modules for Introductory Linear Circuit Analysis. NSF-EHR-DUE(7/15/2011 - 6/30/2014).
- Horan,John Joseph*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth. Creating an On-Line Professional Training Program for Problem Gambling. AZ, STATE OF(5/1/2010 - 9/28/2012).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. Evaluating the Impact of Interactive Tutoring and Gaming Environments on Learning and Engagement. DOD-NAVY-ONR(11/1/2009 - 4/30/2013).
- Bernstein,Bianca L*, Bernstein,Bianca L*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth, Bekki,Jennifer Mcneill. Large Empirical Emerging Topics: CareerWise II: Enhanced Resilience Training for STEM Women in an Interactive Multimodal Web-Based Environment. NSF-EHR(9/15/2009 - 8/31/2015).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. Exploring the Efficacy or Pedagogical Agents: Do They Primarily Trigger Socio-Motivational or Cognitive Processes?. DOD-NAVY-ONR(10/16/2006 - 9/30/2009).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. An Experimental Evaluation of Three Computer-Based Reading Comprehension Tutors. DOD-NAVY-ONR(12/15/2004 - 9/30/2006).
- Carlson,Marilyn P*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth, Baker,Dale Rose, Bauer II,Richard C, Bauer II,Richard C, Birk,James Peter, Bloom,Irene, Burns,Hillary Dockser, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Buskirk,Trent David, Carpenter,Ray W, Chizmeshya,Andrew V, Chizmeshya,Andrew V, Clark,Douglas B, Culbertson,Robert John, Gomez,Luanna Soledad, Haag,Susan G, Halloun,Ibrahim, Horan,John Joseph, Horan,John Joseph, Hurlbert,Glenn Howland, Judson,Eugene E, Krause,Stephen, Krause,Stephen, Kuang,Yang, Lawson,Anton Eric, Lohr,Sharon Lynn, Mckelvy,Michael J, Mckelvy,Michael J, Middleton,James Arthur, Middleton,James Arthur, Oehrtman,Michael, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Ramirez,Nora G, Ramirez,Nora G, Reynolds,Stephen James, Roh,Kyeong Hah, Rutowski,Ronald L, Semken,Steven, Sloane,Finbarr, Smith,Hal L, Thompson,Patrick W, Wilcox,Kristine, Wilcox,Kristine, Wyckoff,Susan, Zandieh,Michelle Jeanette. Project Pathways: Opening Routes to Math and Science Success for all Students. NSF-EHR(9/15/2004 - 6/30/2008).
- Middleton,James Arthur*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth, Baek,Jae Meen, Carlson,Marilyn P, Flores,Alfinio. A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RATIONAL NUMBER KNOWLEDGE IN THE MIDDLE GRADES. NSF-EHR(7/1/2004 - 6/30/2008).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. An Evaluation of Intel's Design and Discovery Summer Program. INTEL FDN(6/1/2004 - 8/31/2004).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. INTEL FUTURE EDUCATORS MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM. INTEL FDN(4/14/2003 - 8/15/2006).
- Atkinson,Robert Kenneth*. MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF ANIMATED AGENTS. MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY(11/15/2001 - 9/30/2003).
Courses
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
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| CPI 101 | Introduction to Informatics |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CPI 360 | Decision Making & Problem Solv |
| CEN 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CEN 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 690 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 584 | Internship |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CAI | The ASU Experience |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 301 | Computing Ethics |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 301 | Computing Ethics |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CPI 101 | Introduction to Informatics |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CEN 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CEN 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 690 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 584 | Internship |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 301 | Computing Ethics |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 301 | Computing Ethics |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CPI 101 | Introduction to Informatics |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| CEN 599 | Thesis |
| CEN 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 690 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 584 | Internship |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 301 | Computing Ethics |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| SER 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| CEN 599 | Thesis |
| CEN 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 690 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 584 | Internship |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 180 | Computer Literacy |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| EDP 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 684 | Internship |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| DCI 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 784 | Internship |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
2019 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 690 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 584 | Internship |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| ASU 101-CSE | The ASU Experience |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
2019 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 580 | Practicum |
2019 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 792 | Research |
| CSE 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| DCI 799 | Dissertation |
| EDP 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 684 | Internship |
| CPI 350 | Eval of Informatics Systems |
| DCI 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 595 | Continuing Registration |
| EDT 780 | Practicum |
| EDT 784 | Internship |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| CSE 599 | Thesis |
| CSE 790 | Reading and Conference |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
2018 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CPI 101 | Introduction to Informatics |
| CSE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
| CSE 580 | Practicum |
| EDT 590 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 790 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 792 | Research |
| EDT 799 | Dissertation |
| CSE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| EDT 690 | Reading and Conference |
| EDT 584 | Internship |
| CSE 463 | Intro Human Computer Interactn |
| CSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| CSE 499 | Individualized Instruction |
Presentations
- Atkinson, Robert. Experimental Evaluation of Three Reading Tutors. ONR Instructional Strategies Conference, University of California Santa Barbara
- Dunsworth, Q, Atkinson, Robert. Using Personalized Instruction to Support Multimedia Learning of Science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA
- Kim, A., Hernandez, L., Ellis, K., Kim, Y., Atkinson, Robert. Examining How Students' Lack of Procedural Skills Impacts the Development of Their Conceptual Understanding. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Psychology in Mathematics Education-North Chapter
- Merrill-Lusk, M, Atkinson, Robert, Gerber, E, Vadivelu, R. Learning from book-based examples: Testing the generalizability of the fading approach and exploring the use of matrices. In T. Gog (Chair), Improving learning from worked examples. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA
- Middleton, J., Louis, E., Yanik, B., Flores, A., Beak, J., Atkinson, Robert, Henrandez, L. Tracing Pivotal Concepts of Rational Number Through the Middle Grades. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association
- Miller, E, Atkinson, Robert. Multimedia learning of fine arts: Examining the relative effects of Static graphics, animation, and video. In T. Gog (Chair), Improving learning from worked examples. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA
- Atkinson, Robert. Leaner-support and design issues and case-based learning. Paper session at the American Educational Research Conference
- Atkinson, Robert, Clark, D., Harrison, C., Koenig, A., Ramirez, F. Multimedia learning environments: Do the redundancy and modality principles apply to English language learners?. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association
- Atkinson, Robert, Clark, Douglas, Harrison, C., Koenig, A., Ramirez-Marin, F. Multimedia learning environments: Do the redundancy and modality principles apply to English language learners?.
- Atkinson, Robert, Koenig, A., Harrison, C., Kopcha, T. An Evaluation of an Innovative Elementary School Technology Integration Program. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association
- Atkinson, Robert, Merrill-Lusk, M., Bietzel, B. Learning from book-based examples: Exploring the impact of combining fading with prompts and matrices. Symposium conducted at the 12th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction
- Clark, D., Atkinson, Robert, Ramirez, F., Harrison, C., Koenig, A. The Impact of Providing Spanish Audio and Text Supports in Online Learning Environments for Spanish Speaking English Language Learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association
- Clark, Douglas, Atkinson, Robert, Touchman, Stephanie, Skjerping, Tina, Ramirez-Marin, Frank, Harrison, C., Koenig, A. The impact of providing Spanish audio and text supports in online learning environments for Spanish speaking English language learners.
- Kopcha, T., Lindner, E., Atkinson, Robert. A systems-based mentoring model of technology intergration. Paper accepted for presentation at the Association for Educational Communications and Technolgy (AECT)
- Atkinson, Robert, Dunsworth, Q, Reisslin, J. Does a learner's English language proficiency influence the utility of an animated agent and labels during multimedia learning?. G. Clarebout, & J. Elen (Co-chairs), The role of pedagogical agents: When do they work? Symposium conducted at the 11th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Atkinson, Robert, Merrill-Lusk, M. An Experimental Evaluation of Tutorials in Problem Solving (TiPS): A Remedial Mathematics Tutor. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's Annual Convention, Orlando, FL
- Merrill-Lusk, M, Atkinson, Robert. Examining the cognitive benefits of an enhanced matrix. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Louisiana Educational Research Association, Shreveport, LA
- Merrill-Lusk, M, Atkinson, Robert. Testing the Efficacy of Animated versus Static Worked Examples and Pedagogical Agents. Cognitive and socio-motivational aspects in learning from dynamic visualizations (Part II). Symposium conducted at the 11th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Reisslin, J, Atkinson, Robert, Reisslin, M. Exploring the Relative Impact of Learners' Prior Knowledge and Type of Example-Based Instruction in an Environment Teaching Circuit Analysis Techniques. Recent Worked Examples Research: Innovative Ways to Increase Germane Cognitive Load. Symposium conducted at the 11th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Nicosia, Cyprus
- Atkinson, Robert. Examining the effectiveness of a web-delivered one dimensional kinematics tutorial. Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society Annual Conference, Mississippi State, MS
- Atkinson, Robert. Optimizing learning from worked-out examples. Psi Chi Honors Society, Mississippi State University
- Atkinson, Robert. Assessing the efficacy of web-delivered tutorials. American Association of Physics Teachers Annual Conference, San Diego, CA
- Atkinson, Robert. Developing and Evaluating An Embodied Agent for Use During Multimedia Learning Episodes. Cognitive Science Seminar, Mississippi State University
- Atkinson, Robert. Using animated agents to deliver example-based instruction: Do they support learning?. ONR/MURI Conference, University of Memphis
- Atkinson, Robert, Miller-Talento, E, Mallette, G. Incorporating Self-explanations and instructional explanations into Worked Examples: Does the combination capitalize on their respective strengths?. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Conference, Seattle, WA
- Atkinson, Robert, Miller-Talento, E, Mallette, G. Using animated agents to deliver example-based instruction: Do they support learning?. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association Conference, Seattle, WA
- Atkinson, Robert, Renkl, A. The provision of instructional explanations in example-based learning: An analysis from a cognitive load perspective. Symposium conducted at the 9th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Catrambone, R, Atkinson, Robert. Learning Statistics: The Use of Conceptual Equations and Overviews to Aid Transfer. Paper presented at the Twenty Third Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Renkl, A, Atkinson, Robert. The effects of gradually increasing problem-solving demands in cognitive skill acquisition. Symposium conducted at the 9th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Fribourg, Switzerland
- Atkinson, Robert. Assessing the impact of an agent's voice and image on learning and evaluating a remedial math tutor. ONR/MURI Conference, Stanford University
- Atkinson, Robert. Exploring the Impact of Agents, Fading, and Simulations. ONR/MURI Conference, Arizona State University
- Atkinson, Robert, Merrill, M, Patterson, P. In search of an embodied agent effect. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA
- Atkinson, Robert, Renkl, A, Merrill, M, Patterson, P. Transitioning from studying examples to solving problems: Combining fading with prompting fosters learning. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA
- Atkinson, Robert, Merrill, M. Using animated pedagogical agents to teach mathematical understanding: A comprehensive review. Symposium conducted at the 10th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Padova, Italy.Understanding mathematical solutions: Designing example-based and problem-based learning (Part 2)
- Atkinson, Robert, Mzoughi, T, Hutchison, P. Exploring the efficacy of an online iterative simulation for teaching physics concepts. Paper presented at the 10th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Padova, Italy
- Atkinson, Robert, Renkl, A. Learning from examples: Encouraging self-explanation activities in multimedia learning environments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL
- Renkl, A, Atkinson, Robert, Grosse, C. Fading worked-out solution steps in cognitive skill acquisition: Implications for productive and unproductive cognitive load. Symposium conducted at the 10th European Conference for Research on Learning and Instruction, Padova, Italy
- Atkinson, Robert. Evaluating Designs: Lessons from the Development of Intelligent Tutors. Examining the rigor and applicability of design experiments. Symposium conducted at the American Educational Research Conference, San Diego, CA
- Bitter, G, Skiera, P, Atkinson, Robert, Stirling, L. Developing an online instructional media design course/training module. Paper presented at the New Learning Technologies conference sponsored by the Society for Applied Learning Technology , Orlando, Florida
- Dunsworth, Q, Atkinson, Robert, Reisslin, J. Using an Animated Pedagogical Agent to Support Science Learning: An Empirical Investigation. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's Annual Convention, Chicago, IL
- Reisslin, J, Atkinson, Robert, Dunsworth, Q. Exploring the Presentation and Format of Help in a Computer-Based Science Learning Environment. Paper presented at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology's Annual Convention, Chicago, IL
Service
- Educational Technology Certificate Program, Coordinator (2007 - Present)
- Institute of Educational Science's Mathematics and Science Scientific Review Panel, Review Panel Member (2007 - Present)
- Journal of Educational Psychology, Editorial Board Member (2007 - Present)
- National Science Foundation's Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program, Review Panel Member (2007 - Present)
- College of Education Faculty Representive for football recruiting events, Faculty Representive (2006 - Present)
- Educational Psychology Review, Editorial Board Member (2006 - Present)
- Pittsburg Science of Learning Center (PSLC), a major $25 million Science of Learning Center grant funded by the Natioal Science Foundation, Advisory Board Member (2006 - Present)
- Educational Technology Research & Design, Consulting Editor (2005 - Present)
- College of Education Ad Hoc Technology Committee, Member (2004 - Present)
- Engineering Education Graduate Certificate Planning Team, Member (2004 - Present)
- Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, Manuscript reviewer (2004 - Present)
- Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Editorial Board Member (2004 - Present)
- Math and Science Partnership Evaluation Facilitation Team, Member (2004 - Present)
- Association of Educational Communications and Technology, Member (2002 - Present)
- Educational Technology Area Admissions Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2002 - Present)
- European Association of Research on Learning and Instruction, Member (2001 - Present)
- Education and Educational Psychology Search Committee (Elementary Education), Mississippi State University, Counselor (2000 - Present)
- The Journal of Experimental Education, Consulting Editor (2000 - Present)
- Cognitive Science Society, Member (1998 - Present)
- American Educational Research Association, Member (1993 - Present)
- American Psychological Association, Member (1993 - Present)
- College Council, Member (2007 - 2007)
- Pandemic Flu Committe, Member (2007 - 2007)
- Counseling Psychology, Member (2006 - 2007)
- Division of Psychology in Education Awards Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2005 - 2007)
- Learning and Instruction, Manuscript reviewer (2005 - 2007)
- Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology, Associate Director (2004 - 2007)
- Journal of Educational Psychology, Manuscript reviewer (2002 - 2007)
- Cognition & Instruction, Manuscript reviewer (2006 - 2006)
- Computers & Education, Manuscript reviewer (2006 - 2006)
- Educational Research Review, Manuscript reviewer (2006 - 2006)
- Instructional Science, Manuscript reviewer (2006 - 2006)
- Plagiarism Prevention Software Proposal Review Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2006 - 2006)
- Review of Educational Research, Manuscript reviewer (2006 - 2006)
- Reviews of Human Factors and Ergonomics, Chapter reviewer (2006 - 2006)
- College of Education Honors and Awards Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2005 - 2006)
- Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Technology, State of Arizona, Member (2004 - 2006)
- Superintendent's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Technology, State of Arizona, Member (2004 - 2006)
- Educational Technology Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Search Committee, Member (2005 - 2005)
- Supervisor, all EDT 300 and EDT 323 courses during Fall, 2005, Faculty Supervisor (2005 - 2005)
- American Educational Research Journal, Manuscript reviewer (2004 - 2005)
- Applied Cognitive Psychology, Manuscript reviewer (2004 - 2005)
- College Council Operations Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2004 - 2005)
- Division of Psychology in Education Awards Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2004 - 2005)
- Educational Psychology Review, Manuscript reviewer (2004 - 2005)
- Educational Technology Faculty Search Committee, Arizona State University, Member (2004 - 2005)
- Educational Technology Graduate Student Organization, Faculty Advisor (2002 - 2005)
- Educational Technology and Society, Executive Peer Reviewer (2000 - 2005)
- American Educational Research Association - For the 2004 Annual Meeting, Co-Chair (2004 - 2004)
- Educational Technology Research & Design, Manuscript reviewer (2004 - 2004)
- Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Manuscript reviewer (2004 - 2004)
- Special Interest Meeting 2004 of EARLI SIG 6 and 7, Paper reviewer (2004 - 2004)
- Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (CRESMET), Faculty Advisory Board member (2002 - 2004)
- Parental Advisory Board for College of Education Preschool, Arizona State University, Chair (2002 - 2004)
- Journal of Research in Science Teaching, Manuscript reviewer (2003 - 2003)
- Annual Conference of the Cognitive Science Society, Paper reviewer (2002 - 2003)
- American Educational Research Association, Paper reviewer (2000 - 2003)
- Education and Educational Psychology - Status and Retention Committee, Mississippi State University, Counselor (2001 - 2002)
- Mississippi State University, Undergraduate Education Advising Committee (2001 - 2002)
- College of Education - Scholarship Committee, Mississippi State University, Member (2000 - 2002)
- International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, Paper reviewer (2001 - 2001)
- Curriculum and Instruction Search Committee (Secondary Education), Mississippi State University, Member (2000 - 2001)
- Undergraduate Advising Task Force, Mississippi State University, Member (2000 - 2001)
- Campus Wide Information Systems, Manuscript reviewer (2000 - 2000)
- Curriculum and Instruction Search Committee, Mississippi State University, Member (2000 - 2000)
- International Conference of the Learning Sciences, Paper reviewer (2000 - 2000)
- International Workshop on Advanced Learning Technologies, Paper reviewer (2000 - 2000)