Harold O'Neil
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Who is Harold O'Neil?
Harry O’Neil’s interest in technology began at Florida State University, where, in the late 1960s, he obtained his degree in experimental psychology, conducting research in their computer-assisted instruction laboratory. He moved to the University of Texas at Austin, where he co-directed their computer-assisted instruction lab and attained tenure. In 1975, O'Neil was recruited to join the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, where he ran a program on computer-based learning, including PLATO IV.
From 1978 to 1985, O'Neil served in various roles at the US Army Research Institute for Behavioral and Social Sciences. As Director of the Training Research Laboratory, he managed an in-house staff of 200 and contract R&D program. He was a member of the Senior Executive Service. His research program emphasized technology development and included interactive technologies, simulation-based training systems, and intelligent tutoring systems as well as the Job Skills Education Program, a computer-based basic skills program. His emphasis was on R&D that could be implemented in Army education and training.
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- United States of America
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- Florida State University
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on July 23, 2013
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