Patricia Smith is an associate professor in the Instructional Psychology and Technology program at The University of Oklahoma. She received her Ph.D. in Instructional Systems from Florida State University in 1982. Dr. Smith is the author of two books and numerous journal articles on computer-based instruction and instructional design. She has served as president of the Research and Theory Division and as a member of the board of directors of that division as well as the Division of Instructional Development of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. She has also served a...