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Online Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology — Faculty
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Faculty
- Luke Bennett, Clinical Assistant Professor
benne295@purdue.edu
Education- Ed.D. — Education, Nova Southeastern University (2014)
- Concentration 1: Instructional Technology and Distance Education
- Concentration 2: Instructional Leadership- Curriculum Development
- M.A. — Teaching, Belhaven University (2005)
- B.A. — Psychology, Florida International University (1998)
Research Interests
- Pedagogy and Management Within Emerging Learning Spaces
- Extended Reality
- Online Learning
- Technology Integration
- Ed.D. — Education, Nova Southeastern University (2014)
- Peg Ertmer, Professor Emerita
Education
- PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, Purdue University
- MA in Special Education-Learning Disabilities, Cardinal Stritch College
- BA in Elementary Education, University of Denver
Research Interests
- Impact of case-based instruction on higher-order thinking skills
- The effectiveness of a student-centered, problem-based learning approach to technology integration and STEM education
- Strategies for facilitating higher-order thinking and self-regulated learning in online learning environments
- Marisa Exter, Associate Professor
Education
- PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
- MS in Computer Science, Illinois Institute of Technology
- BS in Computer Science, Elmhurst College
Research Interests
- Instructional design and computing education, professional skill development, life-long learning skills and attitudes, competency-based education, and interdisciplinary learning experiences
- Wanju Huang, Clinical Associate Professor
Education
- PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, Concentration in Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Research Interests
- Computer-mediated communication
- Community of Inquiry
- Online learning
- Scenario-based learning
- Augmented reality and virtual reality
- Faculty development
- PhD in Curriculum & Instruction, Concentration in Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Adrie Koehler, Associate Professor
Education
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University
- MS in Technology, IUPUI
- BS in Business Education; Information, Design, and End-User Computing; Business Administration, Indiana State University
Research Interests
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Investigating social media for instructional and professional purposes
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Examining the development and impact of instructor presence in online settings
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Exploring problem-centered facilitation methods
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Discovering techniques for improving the transition of pre-service teachers into the education profession
- James Lehman, Professor Emeritus
Education
- PhD in Science Education, Purdue University
- MS in Biology, Purdue University
- BS in Biology, Purdue University
Research Interests
- Technology integration in education particularly in the STEM disciplines
- E-learning, project-based learning
- Computer science education
- Victoria Lowell, Clinical Professor
Education
- PhD in Education with dual concentration in Distance Education & Higher Education - Research and Institutional Planning, Regent University
- MEd in Educational Technology, University of Hawaii
- Post-Bac in Teacher Education Certification Program, Secondary Social Studies, University of Hawaii
- BA in History, Virginia Wesleyan College
Research Interests
- Situated learning and authentic tasks for online and blended learning
- Collaborative learning
- Student and instructor self-efficacy
- Timothy Newby, Professor
Education
- PhD in Instructional Psychology, Brigham Young University
- BS in Psychology, Brigham Young University
Research Interests
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Issues pertaining to learning and motivation, instructional strategies, and the use of technology. In particular, he is examining the impact of digital open badges on learning and motivation in post-secondary education.
- Jennifer Richardson, Professor
Education
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Specializations in Educational Technology and Literacy, University at Albany/SUNY
- CAS in Educational Research and Program Evaluation, University at Albany/SUNY
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MS in Curriculum Design & Instructional Technology, University at Albany/SUNY
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MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University at Albany/SUNY
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MS in Educational Administration and Policy Studies, University at Albany/SUNY
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BA in Political Science and History, Russell Sage College
Research Interests
- Online learning, specifically the Community of Inquiry , social presence, and evidence-based practices of design and gauging learning in online environments
- Sunnie Watson, Professor
Education
- PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Indiana University
- PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
- MEd in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
- BA in Educational Technology, Ewha Woman's University
Research Interests
- Attitude change instruction
- Information-age educational technology such as MOOCs and PIES
- Critical Systems Theory for qualitative educational research and school change
- William Watson, Professor
Education
- PhD in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
- MS in Information Science, Indiana University
- BA in English, Indiana University
Research Interests
- Professor Watson’s research focuses on realizing a personalized learning paradigm, including through the design and leveraging of attitudinal learning and learning technology such as video games, virtual environments, digital badges, and learning management software.
Instructors
- Elizabeth Beese, Instructor
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ebeese@purdue.eduEducation
- PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MA in Philosophy of Education, Ohio State University
- BA in History, Case Western Reserve University
- Erin Besser, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MA in Educational Technology, Azusa Pacific University
- BA in Liberal Studies, California State University, Sacramento
- California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Research Interests
- Intersection of collaborative instruction and mobile learning, instructional feedback, digital badges, and technology integration within teacher education
- Mary Bonhomme, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MBA, Indiana University
- MLS, Indiana University
- BA, Miami University
Research Interests- Online learning
- Adult education
- Trends in Higher Education
- Linda L. Campion, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Technology
- MSHR in Business
- BS in Music Therapy and Music Education
Research Interests
- Educational Leadership
- Managerial Leadership
- Viable Practices and Principles of Distance Education/Learning/Design
- Assessment and Evaluation – work designed towards the construct of Continuous Improvement.
- Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Instructional Technology, Wayne State University
- MS in Education, Educational Technology, Purdue University
- MS in Mathematics, University of Delhi
- BS in Mathematics, Queen Mary’s College
Research Interests
- Technology integration at academic institutions
- Best practices and leadership strategies for implementing successful online programs at universities
- George Hanshaw, Instructor
Education
- PsyD in Sports and Performance Psychology, University of the Rockies
- Certified Advanced Facilitator, University of Phoenix
- Master of Education in Adult Education, Pennsylvania State University
- Certificate in Distance Education, Adult Education, Pennsylvania State University
- BS in Business Systems Analysis, University of Phoenix
- Associates of Applied Science, Community College of the Air Force
Research Interests
- Microlearning and social media for professional development
- Building persistence and resilience (learner efficacy) of online learners through the facilitation of the feeling of connectedness or belonging
- The use of rapid prototyping in higher education to build mobile first courses which engage and facilitate online learners sense of connection more than traditional approaches to learning and design
- Carole Hruskocy, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology and Instructional Design, Purdue University
- MS in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Design, Purdue University
- BA in Elementary Education, Purdue University
Research Interests
- Online learning, instructional design; adult education; international curriculum development; infusion of technology
- Shamila Janakiraman, Instructor
Education
- Ph.D. in Learning Design & Technology, Purdue University, US
- M.S. in Learning Design & Technology, Purdue University, US
- M.B.A in Marketing Management, IGNOU, India
- B.E. in Electronics & Communication Engineering, India
Research Interests
- Game-based learning for sustainability education
- Attitude change instruction concerning socio-scientific topics
- Online teaching and learning
- Competency-based education
- Woori Kim, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MA in Educational Technology, Graduate School of Yonsei University
- BA in Education, Yonsei University
Research Interests
- Online learning
- Technology integration
- Measurement and evaluation in teaching and learning
- Nilufer Korkmaz, Instructor
Education- PhD in Instructional Systems Technology with a minor in Educational Psychology, Indiana University
- MS in Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University
- BA in Translation & Interpreting, Bogazici University
Research Interests
- Training instructional designers
- Development of design character
- Building sense of community in online programs
- Jennifer Lee, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Educational Computing
- MS in Computer Education & Cognitive System (Instructional Systems Technology)
- BA in Computer Science
- BEd in Teaching of English as a Second Language
- Certified Competency-Based Training and Education Instructor, Department For Employment Training And Further Education (DETAFE), Australia
- Certified Competency-Based Designer and Developer, Department For Employment Training And Further Education (DETAFE), Australia
- Certified Competency-Based Workplace Assessor, Department For Employment Training And Further Education (DETAFE), Australia
- Certified Workplace Assessor, National Council of Vocational Training, Malaysia
- K-12 English teaching certificate, Malaysia
Research Interests
- Instructional design
- Technology integration in the classrooms
- Emerging technologies
- Media multitasking
- Scholarship of teaching and learning
- Distributed learning
- Learning & cognition
- Judith Lewandowski, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Curriculum & Instruction: Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MS in Curriculum & Instruction: Educational Technology, Purdue University
- BA in Education, Purdue University
Research Interests
- Practical application of learning design principles including: the promotion of student engagement, the infusion of motivation theory, and innovative approaches to adult teaching and learning
- Christopher Mong, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MSEd in Educational Technology, Purdue University
- BA in English Education, Purdue University
Research Interests
- Technology integration in the higher-ed classroom
- Educational redesign within higher ed
- Problem-based learning
- Gamification of learning
- David Paredes, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Educational Leadership, Drexel University
- MEd in Instructional Systems Design, The Pennsylvania State University
- BA in Philosophy, West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Research Interests
- Motivations for making radical personal changes and how this can stimulate creative thinking
- Dana Ruggiero, Instructor
Education- PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
- MA Education, Augsburg College
- BS Child Psychology, University of Minnesota
Research Interests
- Wicked Problems
- Game Design
- Digital Research Methods
- Valerie Schmitz, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Instructional Design
- EdD in Educational Administration
- MEd in Educational Administration
- MEd in Technology in Education
- BS in Elementary/Middle Level Education
- Shaun Scott, Instructor
Education
- EdD in Curriculum and Instruction: Emphasis - Instructional Technology, University of Montana
- MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Montana
- BS in Business, University of Montana Western
Research Interests
- How students perform academically in various scheduling formats
- Heidi Watson Held, Instructor
Education
- DEd in Administration and Leadership – Higher Education, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- MEd in Adult Education, Pennsylvania State University
Research Interests
- Learning Experience Design
- Teaching in the Large Enrollment Classroom
- Adult Learners in Higher Education
- Leadership in the Higher Education Workplace
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Workforce Education
- Learning Analytics
- Faculty and Instructional Designer Rapport
- MaryShannon Williams, Instructor
Education
- PhD in Information Science and Learning Technologies, The University of Missouri - Columbia
- MA in Education, The University of Texas at San Antonio
- BS in Radio-TV-Film, The University of Texas
Research Interests
- Communities of practice, faculty professional development and active learning
- Applying culturally responsive pedagogy in the classroom
- Ji Hyun Yu, Instructor
Education
- Professional Certificate – MIT Applied Data Science Program (2020)
- Ph.D. — Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University (2013)
- M.A. — Educational Technology, Ewha Woman's University (2003)
- B.A. — Education, Ewha Woman's University (2000)
Research Interests
- Learning Experience Design
- Open Online Education
- Competency-based Curriculum
- Program Assessment and Evaluation
- Learning Analytics
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Online Education
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