Online Master of Science in Education in Learning Design and Technology — Faculty

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
  
  

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pertmer@purdue.edu

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
  
  

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mexter@purdue.edu

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

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wanjuhuag@purdue.edu

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
  
  

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akoehler@purdue.edu

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

• Investigating social media for instructional and professional purposes
• Examining the development and impact of instructor presence in online settings
• Exploring problem-centered facilitation methods
• Discovering techniques for improving the transition of pre-service teachers into the education profession

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lehman@purdue.edu

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
  
  

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vllowell@purdue.edu

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

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newby@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Psychology, Brigham Young University
• BS in Psychology, Brigham Young University
  
  

Research Interests

• 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.

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jennrich@purdue.edu

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
• MS in Curriculum Design & Instructional Technology, University at Albany/SUNY
• MS in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University at Albany/SUNY
• MS in Educational Administration and Policy Studies, University at Albany/SUNY
• 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
  
  

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sunnieleewatson@purdue.edu

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
  
  

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brwatson@purdue.edu

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.
  
  

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ebeese@purdue.edu 

Education

• PhD in Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University
• MA in Philosophy of Education, Ohio State University
• BA in History, Case Western Reserve University

ebesser@purdue.edu

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

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mbonhomm@purdue.edu

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
  
  

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lcampion@purdue.edu

 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.

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sgopalak@purdue.edu

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

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ghanshaw@purdue.edu

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

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chruskoc@purdue.edu

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

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sjanakir@purdue.edu

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

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wkim@purdue.edu

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

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nkorkma@purdue.edu

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

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lee1748@purdue.edu

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

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lewandowski@purdue.edu

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

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cmong@purdue.edu

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

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dparede@purdue.edu

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

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druggier@purdue.edu

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
  
  

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vschmitz@purdue.edu

Education

• PhD in Instructional Design
• EdD in Educational Administration
• MEd in Educational Administration
• MEd in Technology in Education
• BS in Elementary/Middle Level Education

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Scott316@purdue.edu

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

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hwatsonh@purdue.edu

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

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will1718@purdue.edu

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

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yu45@purdue.edu

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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