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Biography
Prior to ACU, I developed a 2 year degree at Missouri State University - West Plains in Computer Graphics & Programming.
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Teaching Faculty of the Year – College of Business/iSchool
2010-05-15
Named teaching faculty of the year – College of Business/iSchool, 2009-2010
Dean’s award for outstanding research
2011-05-14
Dean’s award for outstanding research, 2010-11
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
Education
Ball State University
MIS
1990
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
Affiliations
- FuturePlay
- GDC
- SigGraph
- IGDA
- Corona Labs, Inc
- University of Missouri
- Abilene Christian University
- ReLIVE
Links
Event Appearances
Teaching mobile application development
ConnectED Abilene, Texas, USA
2012-04-05
Mobile app development for ministry
Mobile Ministry North Carolina, USA
2011-12-06
Creation of knowledge and student engagement within personal learning environments
ReLIVE'11 Milton Keynes, UK
2011-09-21
What are the Practices and Challenges of Teaching Mobile Computing at the University Level?
American Educational Research Association New Orleans, LA, USA
2011-04-11
Panelist on mobile applications in journalism
Texas Associated Press Conference Tyler, TX, USA
2011-03-27
Gaming on the go: mobile game development
RIT Rochester, NY, USA
2011-03-14
Panelist on teaching mobile computing courses
ConnectED Abilene, Texas
2011-04-07
iPhone in the Classroom
Missouri Distance Learning Association Conference Springfield, MO
2011-07-22
Best practices: Teaching mobile computing: practices & pitfalls
Ed-Media Conference of AACE Toronto, ON, Canada
2010-06-29
Collaboration and the use of Mobile Devices
American Educational Research Association Convention Denver, CO, USA
2010-05-02
Collaboration and 3D Virtual Environments
American Educational Research Association Convention Devnver, CO, USA
2010-05-03
Experiences and direction in teaching an undergraduate course in mobile computing
Southwest EduCause Convention Austin, TX, USA
2010-02-18
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
