Barbara Bichelmeyer is associate professor of instructional systems technology at Indiana University. Her research is concerned with instructional design for self-regulated learning and learner engagement in online learning environments.
Alison Carr-Chellman is professor of education in the Instructional Systems Program at the Pennsylvania State University. She has published widely in the area of distance education and educational technology.
Ireta Ekstrom has just joined Central Michigan University’s faculty development program (FaCIT) as an instructional designer. She received her doctorate from Wayne State University in Detroit, holds a gerontology certificate, and is also a certified performance improvement technologist. Ekstrom has 18 years experience at a large midwestern hospital, as director of professional development and training for a nonprofit agency where she served as an instructional designer and performance improvement professional, and as a visiting assistant professor at Virginia Tech University where she taught instructional design, human performance improvement, project management, and visual design.
Scott L. Howell is the assistant to the dean for the Division of Continuing Education at Brigham Young University (BYU). He assisted BYU in launching its online learning and assessment initiative as the inaugural director of the Center of Instructional Design (CID) and also served as director of BYU’s external degree program, bachelor of general studies, and assistant director of the Department of Independent Study. He received his PhD in instructional science, MS in community education, and BS in business management; he is widely published and respected for his work in distance education and online assessment.
Fengfeng Ke is an assistant professor in the Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning Department at the University of New Mexico.
G. Sherrie Lewis is a member of the business faculty at Western Governors University, a competency-based distance university. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Hampton University in Virginia, and is currently a candidate for the doctorate of business administration at Argosy University Atlanta. Lewis’ research interests include distance learning student retention and degree persistence. Her corporate experience includes positions in public affairs, educational services, and management in retail corporations that include Target Corporation and The Limited, Inc.
Shijuan Liu is a doctoral candidate in instructional systems technology at Indiana University. Her research interests include online education, assessment and evaluation, and computer-assisted language learning.
Nick-Naser Manochehri received his PhD in applied technology and training from the University of North Texas. He was teaching and designing coursework in the area of information technology and telecommunications at the center for learning at SBC Communications, Inc. till September 2003. He has taught information technology at the Sultan Qaboos University in Oman and is currently an assistant professor in the Department of Information Systems at the Qatar University in state of Qatar. His research area of interest includes data communications and networking, mobile commerce, network security, Web-based learning, and transfer of training.
Ray Martinez is a doctoral student in the Educational Technology program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. His research interests include online learning environments, gaming and simulation, informal learning, and metacognition. He directs the Technology-Based Education program at the Appraisal Institute, Chicago, Illinois.
Anymir Orellana holds a doctor of education degree in instructional technology and distance education (ITDE) from Nova Southeastern University (NSU); a master of science in computer and information sciences and engineering from the University of Florida; and a degree in informatics engineering from Universidad Centroccidental “Lisandro Alvarado,” Venezuela. She has undergraduate and graduate teaching experience in the fields of informatics engineering and information systems, the design and development of management information systems and software engineering, the development of instructional materials with technology, and in teaching and researching in the field of ITDE. She is currently a program professor in ITDE at NSU’s Fischler School of Education and Human Services, North Miami Beach, Florida.
Karen Ouzts has taught nursing to students in a community college and at the University of Wyoming for the past 15 years. During the last 6 years she has helped to develop and coordinate an online undergraduate nursing program. Ouzts teaches online in both undergraduate and graduate programs at the university.
Michael Raffanti is on the faculty of the Teachers College at Western Governors University, a competency-based distance institution, where he mentors undergraduate and graduate students in social science education. He earned his doctor of education in educational leadership and change from Fielding Graduate University, a pioneer in distance education. Before entering higher education, Raffanti practiced poverty law and taught in the public schools.
William Watson is a lecturer in computer and information technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. He is also a doctoral student in instructional systems technology at Indiana University. His research interests include the design of instructional video games and systemic change in education.
Seung-Won Yoon is an assistant professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Telecommunications at Western Illinois University. His teaching and research areas are in Web-based instruction, blended learning, relational databases, and performance-oriented technology solutions. He has several years of work experiences as an IT project manager and an online degree program staff member at the University of Illinois. He received his doctorate in human resource development at the University of Illinois.
Jon Young, professor in the Department of Technology and Cognition at the University of North Texas received his PhD in psychology from Brigham Young University. In 1972 he accepted a position at the University of Maine where he taught psychology and curriculum development and served as director for the Center for Educational Technology. In 1973, he received one of the first grants funded by the Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education. Since coming to the University of North Texas in 1977, he has taught in multiple academic areas. He served as chair of his department from 1991-2005. His current teaching load includes courses in cognitive psychology and instructional design. Both of these courses were among the first on the UNT campus to be completely delivered using the Web. Over the past 26 years, he has consistently endeavored to explore innovative approaches to education and training in a variety of physical environments. He has published nine books and numerous articles on learning and instruction. He continues to make professional presentations at national and international meetings in the areas of human learning and technology.
