Aries Cobb, an assistant professor of educational technology in the Division of Education at Baldwin-Wallace College, works with teaching professionals and teaching candidates to use technology-based instruction in the classroom. Formerly principal investigator of Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cobb assessed the EETT program, provided teachers with instructional strategies to integrate technology in the classroom, and assisted teachers in increasing their student academic achievement by maintaining an e-Portfolio for their students. She is the author of “e-Portfolio: Action Research Team Professional Development Plan,” published in Distance Learning. Cobb's research interests relate to cooperative learning and the use of instructional technologies for the improvement of teaching and learning.
Boaventura DaCosta has a BS in computer science and an MA and PhD in instructional systems design. He is a researcher and the cofounder of Solers Research Group, Inc. in Orlando, FL. In addition to his research interests in cognitive psychology and information and communication technology innovations, DaCosta is interested in how games can be used in learning. Complimenting his work as a researcher, DaCosta has worked in the commercial and government training sectors for the past 15 years as a software engineer and has been involved in a number of defense programs to include the Warfighters' Simulation, the One Semi-Automated Forces simulation, and Future Combat Systems.
Taurean T. Davis graduated with his master's degree in student affairs/counselor education from Clemson University in Clemson, SC. He serves as career counselor for outreach at the University of Virginia. His research interests include first generation students, transfer students, and multicultural issues in higher education.
Jianxia Du earned her BA from Southwest Normal University in China where she later served as an assistant professor. After coming to United States, she earned an MA in educational policy and technology and a PhD in educational technology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She has enjoyed her role as assistant professor in the Department of Instructional Systems, Leadership, and Workforce Development at Mississippi State University for the past several years. Her research interests include race and gender issues in instructional technology, online discussion, and collaborative learning. Du's professional accomplishments included over 20 articles and professional presentations.
Kerry W. Foxx completed his graduate coursework in student affairs/counselor education at Clemson University in 2009. He is currently the assistant director for the Career and Community Engagement Center at Lewis & Clark College. His research interests include leadership, social justice, and the intersection among leadership, social justice, and civic engagement in higher education.
Pamela Havice is an associate professor at Clemson University. She has published and presented widely over the last 15 years on the topics of distance and distributed learning environments. Presently she is the coordinator of the student affairs/counselor education graduate program and serves as a faculty member in the higher education doctoral program.
William L. (Bill) Havice is the associate dean for academic support services and undergraduate studies in the College of Health, Education and Human Development at Clemson University. In this role, Havice oversees undergraduate curriculum, student support and technology for the college. He has been actively involved in researching, presenting and publishing on instructional technology and distributed learning environments for the past 20 years
Carolyn Kinsell holds a PhD in instructional technology and a certification in human performance. Her career expands over 18 years in which she focused on the application of training that spans from analysis, to the development of virtual environments, to defining requirements and solutions for human performance standards; and, more recently, to research and development of training applications. She has worked closely with the military to include cryptologists, intelligence specialists, naval diving and salvage experts, to Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below Joint Capabilities Release. She has also supported commercial clients such as Cingular and North America Honda.
Julie A. McElhany is the coordinator for instructional design in the Department of Instructional Technology and Distance Education at Texas A&M University-Commerce and, as an adjunct faculty member, teaches graduate courses in the educational technology leadership program. Her research interests include effective instructional design and practices related to online learning and adult learners as well as the integration of educational technology in the classroom. She serves as a member of the Distance Education Advisory Council for the Texas A&M University System and is a member of the eCollege Product Advisory Board. She has been invited to conduct workshops on effective instructional design practices for online learning and technology integration.
Soonhwa Seok has an MA and PhD in curriculum and instruction in special education from the University of Kansas. She has interests in educational communication and technology with applications for teaching English as a second language and special education. Most recently, as a postdoctoral researcher, she has examined and developed intersensory learning models, assistive technology, and motivation and feedback for students with learning disabilities. Another research focus is assistive technology evaluation, such as functional evaluation for assistive technology, and supports intensity scales implementing assistive technology for the students with disabilities. She has served as a peer reviewer for conference proposals, presented on web accessibility, and published articles on distance education and special education technology.
Chan Tung holds a PhD in instructional technology and has been teaching computer systems networking and telecommunications at Kansas City Community College over 15 years.
Leah E. Wickersham is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Texas A&M University-Commerce, teaching graduate courses in the educational technology leadership program. Her research interests include diffusion and adoption of innovations within systems, utilization of electronic portfolios for programmatic assessment, critical thinking in the online learning environment, and instructional design practices and its impact on adult learners. She is currently cochairing the institution's Quality Enhancement Plan Committee and, prior to this responsibility, chaired the university's faculty development committee. She has been invited to conduct workshops for effective assessment practices, technology integration, and utilization of electronic portfolios for assessment and continuous improvement.
Jianzhong Xu is a professor in the Department of Leadership and Foundations at Mississippi State University. His research interests focus on teaching and learning in the school and home setting, home-school relationships, and partnerships with families from diverse cultural backgrounds
