Bio Sketch

John Behrens is the Vice President of the Center for Digital Data, Analytics, and Adaptive 
Learning at Pearson. John applies learning science and data science to create experiences 
that foster learning by integrating digital activities with statistical methods. John has 
directed a wide variety of development efforts including simulation and game-based 
assessment and instruction, and data-supported learning ecosystems.  His technical 
interests include exploratory data analysis, learning analytics and psychometrics, 
instructional personalization, and articulating the implications of the “Digital Ocean”.  
John authors academic papers, serves on editorial and advisory boards, and is an Adjunct 
Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Notre 
Dame (Indiana, USA).  Prior to Pearson, John led product development for a global (160 
country) e-learning program and previously was a tenured Associate Professor at Arizona 
State University.  John is a nice guy who likes camping, fishing, archery, and being with 
his family.