Ron Fried

Senior Instructional Design Consultant

Ron Fried is a senior instructional design consultant and researcher focusing on the areas of science education, assessment, evaluation, and curriculum design. Prior to joining SRI, Mr. Fried worked as a high school and middle school science teacher with an emphasis in general and physical science. His teaching experience included designing, developing, and teaching science curriculum, advising fellow teachers on issues of science curriculum, and implementing science fairs.

Mr. Fried has used his background in teaching to support CTL projects focusing on science education, assessment, and evaluation. He has reviewed various large-scale science curricula programs and compared and aligned the content covered with current national science standards and tests.

Mr. Fried also has extensive experience in paper, web, and video-based training product development, human performance assessment, and program support. He has experience in project management and development of various self-study manuals, on-line courses, and videotapes. His additional experience in this area includes designing, directing, shooting, editing, and producing instructional videotapes, writing on-line courses, editing and proof reading, working with print and video vendors, and developing counselor and administrator guides, job aids, user guides, and support materials.

Mr. Fried has designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated multi-source human performance assessments, including performance simulation testing, interview-based evaluation of occupational experience assignments, paper and pencil knowledge testing, and group performance scenarios. He also has experience in logistical planning and implementation of advisory panels, faculty training, program pilots, and program launches. He has developed and conducted various training sessions for both program faculty and administrators.

Mr. Fried also serves as the director of video services for SRI International. In this capacity he works with all areas of the company to meet their video and multimedia needs.

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