Karl M. Kapp, Ed.D., CFPIM, CIRM, is a scholar, writer and expert on the convergence of learning, technology and business operations. His background teaching e-learning classes, knowledge of adult learning theory, and experience training CEOs and front line staff provides him with a unique perspective on organizational learning. His experience with technology companies and high-tech initiatives provides him with insights into the future of technology. He shares those insights and perspectives with students, clients and others through writing, consulting and coaching in the field of e-learning.

Most recently, his insights and perspectives are shared in his third book, Gadgets, Games and Gizmos for Learning: Tools for Transferring Know-How from the Boomers to the Gamers published in mid-April 2007 by Pfeiffer an imprint of Wiley. The book describes the learning methods necessary to transfer knowledge from the boomer generation to the upcoming gamers using tools such as gadgets, games and gizmos. The book’s web site is www.gadgetsgamesandgizmos.com.

Karl understands how to create effective e-learning within organizations. He received his Doctorate of Education in Instructional Design at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a full professor of Instructional Technology at Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA. In Bloomsburg’s graduate program, he teaches the capstone course in which students are formed into “companies,” write a business plan, receive an e-learning Request for Proposal (RFP), write a 40-page proposal, develop a working prototype, and present their solution to representatives from various learning and e-learning corporations throughout the United States.

As a professor of instructional technology, Karl was instrumental in forming Bloomsburg’s on-line E-Learning Developer’s Certificate which provides on-line education to instructional designers who want to transition to developing on-line instruction. He has taught online learning courses to students from all over the world.

As Assistant Director of Bloomsburg University’s acclaimed Institute for Interactive Technologies (IIT), Karl helps government, corporate and non-profit organizations leverage learning technologies to positively impact employee productivity and organizational profitability through the effective use of learning. He provides advice on e-learning design, learning infrastructures and e-learning technologies to such companies and organizations as the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, Toys R Us, L’OREAL, Kellogg’s, Sovereign Bank, several large pharmaceutical firms and others.