Cavanaugh, Catherine
Research Scientist and Chief Technology Officer,
Lastinger Center for Learning
College of Education
University of Florida
Room 2-068 Norman Hall
PO Box 117052
Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: 352-273-4103
Fax: 352-392-3505
cathycavanaugh@coe.ufl.edu
Research Biography
The core of my research is understanding contexts and conditions for effective online, blended, and digital learning environments. My specific interests include virtual schooling, collaborative learning environments, and professional and leadership development in K-12 online programs.
Degrees
Ph.D. – University of South Florida. 1998. Curriculum and Instruction
M.Ed. – University of Central Florida. 1988. Science Education
B.A. – University of the Virgin Islands. 1984. Elementary Education
Key Professional Appointments
Research Scientist and Chief Technology Officer, University of Florida, 2020-Present
Principal Program Manager for Education Analytics and Professional Development, Microsoft, 2018-2020
Head of Digital Transformation, Catholic Education Western Australia, 2016-2018
Director of Teaching and Learning, Microsoft, 2013-2018
Associate Director, Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates, 2011-2013
Associate Professor, University of Florida, 2007-2011
Activities and Honors
International Society for Technology and Learning Making IT Happen award, 2016
Outstanding Customer Focus award, Microsoft Corporation, 2015
Fulbright Senior Scholar, 2010-2011
Reviewer for Journal of Online Learning Research
Reviewer for International Review of Research in Online and Distance Learning
Reviewer for International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education
Reviewer for Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia
Reviewer for Journal of Distance Education
Grants
- Dawson, K., Cavanaugh, C., & Ritzhaupt, A. (2010). The Florida Digital Educator Program: Research and Evaluation of the Title II-D Competitive Enhancing Education through Technology Funds. $1.4M.
- Cavanaugh, C., & Dawson, K. (2010). Online Medical Education Degree (OnMED): Andragogic Skills for 21st Century Clinical Medical Educators. Florida Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)/US ED. $299,342.
- Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. Exploring science content: Digital strategies for science teaching and learning. Role: Co-Principal Investigator. Funding Agency: Florida Department of Education, Math/ Science Partnership Grants. Funded for July 2007- August 2008. Total funding amount: $127,487.
Selected Publications
Books
Rogers-Estable, M., Cavanaugh, C., Simonson, M., Finucane, T., & McIntosh, A. (2018). Virtual learning design and delivery. Lumen Learning.
Book Chapters
Cavanaugh, C. (2019). A quality digitally enhanced learning environment. In T. McDonald (Ed.), Classroom management. Oxford University Press. https://www.oup.com.au/books/higher-education/education/9780190303853-classroom-management
Cavanaugh, C., & Hargis, J. (2018). Mobile learning transformation in a national higher education system. In H. Crompton & J. Traxler (Eds.), Mobile learning and higher education: Case studies in practice. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Mobile-Learning-and-Higher-Education-Challenges-in-Context/Crompton-Traxler/p/book/9781138238770
Cavanaugh, C., Maor, D., & McCarthy, A. (2018). Mobile learning. In K. Kennedy & R. E. Ferdig (Eds.), Handbook of research on K-12 online and blended learning (2nd ed., pp. 574-591). ETC Press.
Ferdig, R., Cavanaugh, C., & Freidhoff, J. (2015). Research into K-12 online learning. In T. Clark & M. Barbour (Eds.), Online and distance education in schools: Global perspectives on policy and practice. Stylus.
Journal Articles
Cavanaugh, C., & DeWeese, A. (2020). Understanding the professional learning and support needs of educators during the initial weeks of pandemic school closures through search terms and content use. Journal of Technology in Teacher Education 28(2). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/216073/
Cavanaugh, C., & Roe, M. (2019). Developing pedagogy and course design skills in novice virtual school teachers. Journal of Online Learning Research 5(1) 5-22. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/182244/
Cavanaugh, C., Mayberry, J., & Hargis, J. (2016). Participation in the virtual environment of blended college courses: An activity study of student performance. International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 17(3). http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/1811
Cavanaugh, C., Sessums, C., & Drexler, W. (2015). A call to action for research in digital learning: Learning without limits of time, place, path, pace…or evidence. Journal of Online Learning Research 1(1) 9-15. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/149851
Cavanaugh, C., Gajer, E., O’Connor, B., & Hargis, J. (2015). Kilimanjaro: A case of meaningful adventure and service learning abroad. Journal of International Students, 5(4), 420-433.
