Stephen R. Acker

Independent Consultant at Stephen R. Acker LLC

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

I care most about education, learning, and social innovations; in particular those innovations that promote learning. I also care deeply about helping stigmatized populations find a voice and improved opportunity for social mobility. Visit https://fit2recover.org for an example of passion into action.

Experience

  • Independent Consultant at Stephen R. Acker LLC
    Aug 2013 - Present · 13 yrs

    Currently, I am most involved with health care, specifically organizational structures, strategies and activities that support those in recovery from misuse of drugs and alcohol. More generally: Research that demonstrates learning effectiveness and supports behavioral change, Structuring strategic campaigns that promote pro-social innovation. Building educational ecosystems that encourage deep learning.

  • Research Director Ohio Digital Bookshelft/OhioLINK-The Ohio Board of Regents at OhioLINK
    Apr 2007 - Aug 2013 · 6 yrs 5 mos

    Digital textbook use, design, accessibility, and pricing are part of OhioLINK's contribution to the state of Ohio Textbook Affordability Project, which is co-directed by The Ohio Board of Regents..

  • Director of Learning Technologies at CELLT- The Center for Experiential Education, Leadership, and Technology
    Apr 2007 - 2009 · 1 yr 10 mos

    CELLT is a research and professional development organization focused on the High School, Charter School, and College learning environments with expertise in assessment, policy, and curricular development.

  • Emeritus Professor and Director of Technology Enhanced Learning and Research at The Ohio State University
    Sep 1983 - Apr 2007 · 23 yrs 8 mos

    Established TELR research lab to evaluate organizational adoption of learning technologies and learning space design. Taught innovation, research methods, media production in School of Communication and Department of Design.