Doris U. Bolliger serves as an associate professor and coordinator of the instructional technology program at the University of Wyoming. Her research interests include satisfaction, communication, interaction, community, and interventions in the online environment. Secondary research interests are learner-centered instructional environments and message design.
Steve McCrea is a graduate student in the Instructional Technology and Distance Education program at Nova Southeastern University. He holds the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults and has been involved in ESL/ELL education since 1997 and as an online instructor (Youtube.com/FreeEnglishLessons) classes since 2006 and did not realize he was teaching through meta-communication.
Gary R. Morrison is professor of instructional design and technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. His research interests include instructional strategy research, distance education, and instructional design.
Jennifer R. Morrison is a PhD student in instructional design and technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Her main research interests are instructional strategies and message design.
Anymir Orellana is a program professor in instructional technology and distance education at Nova Southeastern University. She is assistant editor of the journals Quarterly Review of Distance Education and Distance Learning. She holds a doctor of education in instructional technology and distance education, a master of science in computer and information sciences and engineering, and a bachelor of science in informatics engineering. Her book, The Perfect Online Course: Best Practices for Designing and Teaching (2009), with T. L. Hudgins and M. Simonson (Eds.) was awarded the 2011 IAP Distance Education Book Award, Second Place, by the AECT Division of Distance Learning.
Charles Schlosser is a program professor in Nova Southeastern University's Instructional Technology and Distance Education program. He teaches courses in instructional technology, distance education, instructional media, and professional practice. He is coeditor of the Quarterly Review of Distance Education, managing editor of the journal Distance Learning, and coeditor of the book series Perspectives in Instructional Technology and Distance Education.
Erik Skramstad is a project facilitator for Clark County School District's 1:1 Mobile Learning program. His BS in Elementary Education was earned from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 2002. He earned his MS in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University in 2006. Skramstad was initially inspired to complete his EdD in instructional technology and distance education while piloting the use of digital whiteboards in middle school science courses; he earned this degree in 2012. Skramstad is also an adjunct instructor for Sierra Nevada College where he teaches and reviews traditional and online graduate courses in education. He received the Distinguished Educator Award from Clark County School District in 2008 and cycled his way into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009.
Oksana Wasilik graduated with her PhD in education with an emphasis in instructional technology from the University of Wyoming in 2011. Her research interests include online teaching, faculty satisfaction, and aspects of instructional technology related to international faculty.
Ginger S. Watson is an associate professor of instructional design and technology at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Her research interests are in instructional design, cognition, learning and assessment in technology-based learning environments.
