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Donald P. Ely
Don is considered one of the leading theorists in the field of instructional technology. Donald Paul Ely (born September 3, 1930 - September 24, 2014). Don led an outstanding career as a teacher. He was an outstanding professor at Syracuse University for 40 years. Upon graduation, he commenced a long and distinguished career in the field of education, specializing in the area of audiovisual education/instructional technology.

[[File:An inventory of his papers at the Syracuse University Archives at 11.27.38 AM.png|alt=|thumb|Donald P Ely is considered one of the leading theorists in the field of instructional technology.

Born            September 3, 1930

Died            September 24,2014

Spouse      Martha Spence- Ely (1952 - 2014)

Children    Mark, Scott, Christopher and John

Education Syracuse University, Columbia University, State University of New York

Books         Assessing Learners Online, Trends In Educational Technology , Classic Writings on Instructional Technology, Educational Media and Technology ]]

Biography
Don was born on September 3, 1930, in Buffalo, New York. Born to Paul B. and Florence F. Ely, He was married to his beloved wife (Martha) of 62 years and they produced four boys. His youngest son died in 1969

Don authored numerous books and articles. Among his professional interests was the use of technology in libraries. He attended the White House Conference on Library and Information Services in 1991 and served on the boards of the Dewitt Community Library and the Onondaga County Public Library. He was also a master teacher, instructing and inspiring his students with broad knowledge and great enthusiasm. Don was a member of Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church for many years and served as an ordained elder there. Don was fluent in many languages: Dutch, French, Spanish, Hungarian, Indonesian Portuguese and English his mother language.

Education

 * Syracuse University, New York. PhD. 1961 Audiovisual communications and psychology


 * Teachers’ College at Columbia University. 1954-1956 Graduate Study in Communication and Communication Arts


 * Syracuse University, New York. MS 1953 in Education


 * The State University of New York, Albany. 1951 BA in English literature and speech and drama

Career
Don served as a member of the Army Reserve engineers’ division from 1951 to 1954. He also served as director of the Center of Instructional Communications from 1959 to 1970. He spent 40 years of fruitful endeavor as a professor at Syracuse University in 1956. Upon retiring from Syracuse University in 1995, he taught at Florida State University during the spring semester for several years. Don traveled the world as a consultant and professor, offering his expertise in Chile, Peru, Indonesia, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Don served as a professor in the School of Education. His focus as an educator was on instructional technologies. In 1972, Don proposed the creation of the Center for the Study of Information and Education, of which he served as director until the creation of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources at Syracuse University. The latter was founded by Don in 1977, and he would serve as its director until 1990.

Don received the Excellence in Teaching Award from his alma mater, Albany, in 1996, where he was acclaimed as "a pioneer" in his field, who progressed with it "from the earliest audiovisuals to increasingly complex computer and satellite applications."

1992-1993–Program Director for Dissemination, National Science Foundation

Research
'''The Gerlach and Ely Design Model - A model of instruction. It was first introduced in 1971'''

It incorporates the foundation principles of teaching and learning. The central focus of the model is on systematic planning, with equal emphasis on two essential factors of effective teaching clearly defining teaching goals; and methods for reaching each of the desired learning outcomes. To that end, each of the ten elements defined within this model address one or more of these factors.

Instructional Design Model


 * 1) Specification of Content
 * 2) Specification of Objectives
 * 3) Assessment of Entering Behaviors
 * 4) Determination of Strategy
 * 5) Organization of Groups
 * 6) Allocation of Time
 * 7) Allocation of Space
 * 8) Selection of Resources
 * 9) Evaluation of Performance
 * 10) Analysis of Feedback

Don's research was conducted in an attempt to change the way that Instructional Technology was seen and to help persons better understand the field.

The following are four publications from research that was carried out by Don.


 * Frameworks of educational technology*
 * Toward a Philosophy of Instructional Technology
 * The diffusion of educational technology in Indonesia: a multi‐faceted approach
 * Toward a Philosophy of Instructional Technology: Thirty years on

Publications
Donald has published several books, Book reviews, Journals and magazine Articles, and teaching materials

Audiovisual Facilities and Equipment for Churchmen by Donald P. Ely, Edward A. George, and James E. Alexander 1970

Books–

Oosterhof, A., Conrad, R.-M., & Ely, D. P. (2007).Assessing learners online. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Ely, D. P. (2002). Trends in educational technology. Syracuse, N.Y: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information & Technology, Syracuse University.

Ely, D. P., & Syracuse University. (1998). The evolution of instructional design & development: The Syracuse program at fifty. S.l: s.n..

Ely, D. P., & Plomp, T. (1996). Classic writings on instructional technology. Instructional technology series. Englewood, Colo: Libraries Unlimited.

Plomp, T., & Ely, D. P. (1996). International encyclopedia of educational technology. Oxford, UK: Pergamon.

Ely, D. P., Flaxman, E., Educational Resources Information Center (U.S.)., United States., & ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources. (1987).Education and information technology: What are the questions?. Syracuse, N.Y: ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources.

Gerlach, V. S., Ely, D. P., & Melnick, R. (1980). Teaching and media. Prentice-Hall.

Articles–

Ely, D. P. (1999). Conditions that facilitate the implementation of educational technology innovations. Educational Technology, 39(6) p23-27.

Ely, D. P. (1999). Toward a philosophy of instructional technology: Thirty years on. British Journal of Educational Technology, 30, 305-310.

Reiser, R. A. Reiser & Ely, D. P. (1997). The field of educational technology as reflected through its definitions. Educational Technology Research and Development, 45(3), 63-72.

Ely, D. P. (1995). ''Technology is the answer! But what was the question?'' The James P. Curtis Distinguished Lecture, Capstone College of Education Society, University of Alabama. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service ED 381152).

Ely, D. P. (1970). Towards a philosophy of instructional technology. Educational Technology, 1(2), 81–94.

Other
Honors

1999–Instructional Science and Technology Prize, University of Twente, The Netherlands

1996–Excellence in Teaching Award, SUNY at Albany Alumni Association

1995–James P. Curtis Distinguished Lecturer, College of Education, University of Alabama

1987–Distinguished Service Award, Association for Educational Communications and Technology

1986–International Contribution Award, International Division, AECT

1974–Distinguished Alumnus Award, State University of New York at Albany