Ed.D Graduates

Simone Elmi (2016)
Using Computer Programming to Enhance Problem-Solving Skills of Fifth Grade Students

Douglas Brown (2016).
Training online faculty: Best practices versus reality – A mixed method case study

Fuad “Hap” Aziz (2016)
Understanding Student Engagement and Experiences During The Construction of Interactive Fiction in a Middle School History Course
Associate Vice President for Global Learning Initiative, University of Bridgeport

Holli Seabury (2015)
Brush Text : A Multimedia Text Messaging Intervention to Improve the Oral Health of Rural Head Start Children
CEO, McMillen Health, Indiana

Karim Juan (2015)
Effects of Interactive Software on Student Achievement and Engagement in Four Secondary School Geometry Classes, Compared to Two Classes with No Technology Integration
Academic Vice-Principal, Sacred Heart College, Belize

Eva Olysha Magruder (2015)
Changes in Use of a Learning Management System after a Faculty Development Program : A Mixed Methods Study Using the Concerns Based Adoption Model
Instructional Designer, Johns Hopkins University

Ines Marino (2015)
Exploring How Cultural Differences Impact Participation in Online Discussions
Senior Instructor, Florida International University

Florence Wolfe Sharp (2015)
Educating the Masses: An examination of the Massive Open Online Course Development Lifecycle
Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Kaplan University

Fuad Hap Aziz (2015)
Understanding Student Engagement and Experiences during the Construction of Interactive Fiction in a Middle School History Course
Director of the School of Technology and Design, Rasmussen College

Charles Martin (2015)
Teaching Vocabulary Development Using Interactive Whiteboards to Third Grade ELL Students in the United Arab Emirates
English Teacher, UAE

Christine Rogers (2015)
Exploring Relationships Between Sixth-graders’ Online Information-seeking Effectiveness, Epistemic Metacognition, and Prior Knowledge in a Science Classroom
Sixth Grade Science Teacher, Pennsylvania

Karen Dondzilla (2015)
Understanding Self-Regulated Learning in an Elementary Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Environment
Teacher, Frederick County Public Schools, PA

Jessica Levene (2015)
Implementation of Cloud-Computing in A K-12 School District: Early Adoption And Use
Associate Director of eLearning Strategic Implementations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University FL

Kate Pritchard (2015)
Understanding Teacher and Student Use of iPads:  A Case Study
Assistant Head of Middle School, Episcopal School of Jacksonville, FL

Brian Heglund (2015)
Using Computer-Assisted Argumentation Mapping to Develop Effective Argumentation Skills in High School Advanced Placement Physics
Physics Teacher, Etowah High School, Atlanta, GA

Kate Kellen (2015)
Using Procedural Scaffolds, With and Without Interactivity, to Support Self-Regulation of Learning in Community College Online Composition Students
Professor of English, Seminole State College of Florida

Mel Rizzuto (2015)
Design and Evaluation of Self-paced Online Faculty Development
Director, Faculty Development and Training, Florida Southwestern State College

Michael Kung (2015)
Self-Reported Experiences of Chinese Students with Online Learning in the U.S.
Director of Global Education, University of Florida

Rachael Murphy (2015)
A Tool of the Trades: Technology Integration by Career and Technical Education Faculty in a Canadian Community College
Professor, Algonquin College, Canada

TJ Logan (2015)
An investigation of Twitter use amongst admitted college students at a large public institution.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Temple University, PA

Rebecca Shields (2014)
Academic outcomes and new literarcies evident during a digital storytelling unit within a secondary English class: A case study
Mass Communications Instructor; Homewood High School, Alabama

Tasha Wells (2014)
A mixed methods investigation of developmental math students’ perspectives on successes and challenges in math and with MyMathLab
Mathematics Instructor, St. Johns River State College, FL

Johanna Kenney (2014)
The future of simulations in allied healthcare education and training:  A modified delphi study identifying their instructional and technical feasibility
Sr Developer of Technical Content and Training at Multimedia Games in Austin, TX

Anna Baralt (2013)
Ways digital scaffolds are used during collaborative problem solving in the preschool classroom
Director of Educational Technology, Shorecrest Preparatory School, FL

Jill Scott (2013)
Einstein Girls: Exploring stem careers, interest, and identity in an online mentoring community
Science Instructor: Lake Highland Preparatory School, FL

Mark Hart (2013)
Social Media and Public Health: Perspectives on implementing a social media presence for a public health organization
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Florida
Director of Online Learning – College of Public Health & Health Professions, University of Florida

Deborah Marshall (2013)
Adjunct nursing faculty perceptions of and reactions to unethical or dishonest nursing student behaviors in the classroom and clinical areas
Professor of Nursing, Palm Beach State College, FL

Meredith Coughlin (2013)
High-Touch and High-Tech? Community College Advisors’ perceptions of integrating technology into quality academic advising
Assistant Dean of Enterprise Systems, Indian River State College, FL

Kellie Bassell (2013)
Digital Story Analysis Utilizing the Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors Framework
Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, Chamberlain College, FL

Heidi Fernandez (2013)
A qualitative investigation of how instructors communicate with students and the tools they use to promote dialogue in online post-secondary mathematics courses
Associate Dean, University College, Trident University, CA

Kristin Heathcock (2013)
Just-in-case or just-in-time? An examination of the timing and duration of an embedded librarian in an online English course.
Instructor and Librarian, Hillsborough Community college, FL

Katrina Johnston (2013)
Implementation of a Technological Innovation: Factors Influencing the Adoption of a New Student Information System
Chemistry Teacher and Technology Mentor, Girard School District, PA

Laura Lowder (2013)
Building Technological, Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) among pre-service teachers using the action research model
Assistant Professor of Education, Pfeiffer University, NC

Jeannie Justice (2012)
Identifying the Barriers to Using Games and Simulations in Education: Creating a Valid and Reliable Survey Instrument
Assistant Professor of Educational Technology, Morehead State University, KY

Kris Frady (2012)
Facilitation Strategies and Tactics for Professional Development Online Learning Communities
Assistant Professor, Educational and Organizational Leadership Development
Faculty Director, Center for Workforce Development, Clemson University, SC

Shreya Desai (2012)
Exploring middle school teachers’ perceptions and applications of a site-based, technology-related professional development program focused on interactive whiteboards and classroom response systems
Technology Resource Specialist, Hillsborough County, FL

Ginno Kelley (2012)
Factors That Have An Effect On Students Scores On the Florida Agebra 1 End-Of-Course Assessment In Algebra 1 Classrooms Using Interactive Whiteboard Tools
Director of Teaching and Learning, Microsoft

Lisa Marie Holmes (2012)
The Effects of Project Based Learning on 21St Century Skills and No Child Left behind Accountability Standards
Teacher Alachua County
Adjunct Faculty, University of Florida

Wendy Athens (2011)
Analysis Of Self-Directed Mastery Learning Of Honors Physics
Director of Design and Development and online Chemistry Instructor at Edison State College

Barry Bachenheimer (2011)
A Management-Based Cipp Evaluation Of A Northern New Jersey School District’s Digital Backpack Program
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment; Pascack Valley Regional School District (NJ)
Adjunct Professor, Montclair State University

Julia Carpenter (2011)
An exploratory study of the role of teaching experience in motivation and academic achievement in a virtual ninth grade English I course
Senior Instructional Systems Designer at General Dynamics – Information Technology
Adjunct Professor, Valencia College, FL

Julia Fuller (2011)
An evaluation of professional development on using student response systems and interactive whiteboards for formative assessment in the middle schools of a southeastern school district
Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology Department at Kennesaw State University, GA

Mary Edwards (2011)
Online Embedded Librarian Case Study
Distance Education/Reference Librarian and Liaison, University of Florida

Mary Risner (2011)
Developing Intercultural Competence through Blended Learning:  The Role of Peer Interaction
Associate Director, Outreach and Latin American Business Environment, University of  Florida

Polly Werner Haldeman (2011)
Effects of Synchronous Lessons on Students in an Asynchronous Online Art Course
Chief Customer Officer, Florida Virtual School