Dr. Robert Reiser, Professor of Emeritus at Florida State University, USA: the moment of my breakthrough in my 20sand 30s

In this interview, we spoke with Dr. Robert Reiser, Professor Emeritus at Florida State University, about the challenges he overcame in his 20s and 30s.

Dr. Reiser talked about the significance of his involvement with the professional academic organization AECT (Association for Educational Communications and Technology) , how he expanded his opportunities in the field, and how an offer from Dr. Robert Gagné became a catalyst for his work on the history and trends of instructional technology. He also shared advice on pursuing a career in this field, the origins of AECT’s awards, and more.

One of the most insightful parts of the interview was his practical advice—based on 20 years of experience serving on the editorial board of Educational Technology Research and Development (ETR&D)—on how to get published in high-impact journals.

This 30-minute interview offers a rare and valuable chance to hear directly from Dr. Reiser himself.　You will feel connected with the author of Trends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology.