Michael Allen's Books
Dr. Michael Allen is a recognized leader in the architecture and design of 
interactive multimedia learning systems and strategies – bringing each forward into leading corporate enterprises. He is the chairman and CEO of Allen Interactions, an internationally-acclaimed company focused on improving performance through powerful learning experiences. In 2011, Allen Interactions launched a new authoring and publishing platform, ZebraZapps, which allows developers and non-programmers to create rich interactive applications easily and quickly, as well as share, publish, and sell objects or entire applications. Technology designed and built by Michael Allen led to the formation of Macromedia and revolutionized multimedia software development.
Allen holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from The Ohio State University and is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He has written four books including the best-seller, Michael Allen’s Guide to e-Learning and Michael Allen’s e-Learning Library. Additionally, he is editor of Michael Allen’s e-Learning Annuals. Michael received ASTD’s Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance Award in May 2011.
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MICHAEL ALLEN'S 2012 e-LEARNING ANNUAL
This Annual offers a revealing discussion and debate, consisting of 27 papers from 30 authors, on the appropriate selection and implementation of technology for learning solutions.
“By placing so many viewpoints together, Allen has made it possible to do the classic ‘compare and contrast’ that helps develop insights and identify possibilities and strategies that fit our particular circumstances,” explains Bill Brandon, editor of Learning Solutions Magazine for The eLearning Guild, in his book review. “The authors support all of the content with decision aids, tables, and figures that you will find useful not only for your own understanding, but also for explaining new concepts and ideas to others, including decision-makers”.
RELEASED JULY 11, 2011
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SUCCESSFUL e-LEARNING INTERFACE
Making Learning Technology Polite, Effective & Fun
This book will help you use your time and resources effectively to build the best e-learning experiences possible within your contraints. As with the other books in this series, this book is geared toward pragmatic application. It's direct and to the point: here's how to connect with your learners, how to empower learning to make the most of e-learning's capabilies, and how to orchestrate learning events for maximum impact: CEO—connect, empower and orchestrate.
RELEASE DATE, JULY 2011
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MICHAEL ALLEN'S GUIDE TO e-LEARNING
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"Every subject area has its Bible. This is it for e-learning. This is the how-to book for both instructional designers and executives responsible for corporate e-learning programs."
— Mike Groszko, manager,
DaimlerChrysler Quality Institute
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MICHAEL ALLEN'S 2009 e-LEARNING ANNUAL
Alarming. Disquieting. Insightful. Constructive. Brazen. No rehash of the same old principles and perspectives here. Michael Allen’s Annuals probe and question common practices in search of solid guidance for success with e-learning, and this edition is no exception!
“A good 'kick-in-the-pants' for e-learning professionals....Michael Allen's latest Annual challenges a few notions about e-learning with a keen selection of authors and topics that creates an invigorating 'state of the industry,' chock full of insights you can use right now."
— Matthew Jones, vice president,
Leadership Development & Training, Essilor USA
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MICHAEL ALLEN'S 2008 e-LEARNING ANNUAL
This new book presents a wide range of e-learning lessons learned and critical steps to success from some of the earliest and most renowned leaders in the field.
"Only Michael Allen could bring together a list of contributors that is a who's who of the e-learning field. This book provides an historical perspective looking at where and how e-learning was created, along with insights of these major figures on where they believe it is headed. This is a must read for anyone involved in the confluence of technology and learning."
— Peter J. Rizza, Jr., president and CEO,
Princeton Center for Education Services, Inc.
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MICHAEL ALLEN'S E-LEARNING LIBRARY, VOLUME TWO
Designing Successful e-Learning: Forget What You Know About Instructional Design and Do Something Interesting
"While its target audience is instructional designers, this book should also be required reading for all training managers seeking guidelines on implementing world-class training. Allen bridges the gap from theory to practice on both training and educational programs. His guidance is as applicable to classroom-based as it is to e-learning based training."
— Patty Crowell, director,
Global Education Services, LSI Logic
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MICHAEL ALLEN'S E-LEARNING LIBRARY, VOLUME ONE
Creating Successful e-Learning: A Rapid System for Getting it Right First Time, Every Time
"Michael Allen has written a terrific book for courseware developers and business leaders who are interested in launching e-learning programs that will have a true impact on people performance and the business. It is a must-read for everyone who wants to take e-learning to the next level."
— Nick van Dam, global chief learning officer,
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu; founder,
e-LearningforKids.org