Angela D. Benson is an associate professor of educational technology at The University of Alabama, where she researches the influence of various uses of educational technology on individuals and organizations. Dr. Benson has designed and taught a variety of traditional and distance courses. She holds a doctorate in instructional technology from the University of Georgia.
Dana P. Franz is an associate professor of secondary math education in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at Mississippi State University.
Julie R. Grady is an associate professor of curriculum and director of the Rural STEM Education Center at Arkansas State University. Distance education is a critical component of her work with preservice and inservice teacher professional learning and development.
Robin LaBarbera is an associate professor and the director of special education in the School of Education at Biola University, where she teaches online teacher preparation courses in the Mild/Moderate Education Specialist Credential program. LaBarbera holds PhD and master's degrees in educational studies, a master's degree in autism/special education, and two bachelor's degrees, in business/marketing and in criminal justice. She serves as officers on three boards of directors: a charter school board, a school program for children with learning difficulties board, and a philanthropic foundation board. Research interests include the psychology of special needs and online pedagogy.
Nicole C. Miller is an assistant professor of middle level education in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education at Mississippi State University.
Gary. R. Morrison is a professor of instructional design and technology at Old Dominion University.
Beth Allred Oyarzun is an instructional designer at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and a PhD candidate at Old Dominion University.
Jill M. Simpson is an instructor of computer information systems at The University of North Alabama, where she has taught both traditional and online courses. Simpson's research focuses on the quality of online education. She holds a doctorate in instructional leadership, with an emphasis in instructional technology, from the University of Alabama.
Nicole L. Thompson is an assistant professor of elementary education in the Instruction and Curriculum Leadership Department at the University of Memphis.
