Brian Burton

CEO Burtons Media Group

  • Abilene, Texas Area TX

CEO at Burtons Media Group

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Biography

Assoc. Professor charged with of developing and implementing a new degree in Digital Entertainment Technology at ACU. Digital Entertainment Technology comprises animation, film, and game development technologies including VR/AR and serious games.

Prior to ACU, I developed a 2 year degree at Missouri State University - West Plains in Computer Graphics & Programming.

Industry Expertise

Computer Software
Education/Learning
Computer Gaming

Areas of Expertise

E-Learning
Mobile App Development
Serious Games & Virtual Worlds

Accomplishments

iPad Optimist project leader

2009-04-06

iPad Optimist project leader – Developed first app in the world for a Apple iPad for an university newspaper

Dean’s award for outstanding research

2011-05-14

Dean’s award for outstanding research, 2010-11

Teaching Faculty of the Year – College of Business/iSchool

2010-05-15

Named teaching faculty of the year – College of Business/iSchool, 2009-2010

Education

Missouri State University

M.S.

Secondary Education: Administration

1999

Completed a Masters in Secondary Education: Administration and 22 hours toward a M.S. in Computer Information Systems.

Abilene Christian University

B.S.

Sec. Ed/MIS/CS

1992

University of Missouri-Columbia

Ed.D.

Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

2008

Dissertation: Collaboration and the use of three dimensional interface within a virtual learning environment and the impact on communication and learning: a case study

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Affiliations

  • ReLIVE
  • Abilene Christian University
  • University of Missouri
  • Corona Labs, Inc
  • GDC
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Event Appearances

Experiences and direction in teaching an undergraduate course in mobile computing

Southwest EduCause Convention  Austin, TX, USA

2010-02-18

Collaboration and 3D Virtual Environments

American Educational Research Association Convention  Devnver, CO, USA

2010-05-03

Collaboration and the use of Mobile Devices

American Educational Research Association Convention  Denver, CO, USA

2010-05-02

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Sample Talks

Cross-platform Mobile Application Development

The process of developing for multiple device platforms can be daunting. Dr. Burton has published and taught widely on the topic of mobile app/game development. He is available as a trainer, panelist, content expert, and keynote speaker.

Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$0 to $2000*Will consider certain engagements for no fee