Instructional Technology Program

		Professor Ann E. Barron, Ed.D., University of Central Florida. Dr. Barron teaches graduate courses in instructional design, web page design, and Internet in Education. Recipient of the 1996 USF Professor of the Year Award, Dr. Barron's research interests include web-based distant learning, multimedia instruction, and audio technology. She serves as Coordinator of the Instructional Technology Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) Program.

		Associate Professor Frank Breit, Ph.D., University of Texas. Dr. Breit teaches graduate courses in micro-computer hardware, authoring tools, and the implementations of computer technology in the educational process. He is the Coordinator of the ISTE/NCATE approved Master's (M.Ed.) program in Instructional Technology.

		Assistant Professor Steve Downey, Ph.D., University of Illinois. Dr. Downey teaches courses in interactive multimedia design, instructional graphics, and digital video. His emerging research work is in massively multiperson online learning environments while his established lines are in the design and development of e-Learning / collaborative systems and the influences of culture on e-Learning and knowledge management.

		Assistant Professor Tina N. Hohlfeld, Ph.D., University of South Florida. Dr. Hohlfeld teaches graduate courses in instructional design, integration of technology in K-12, and programming languages for education. Her research interests include examining the relationship between technology integration and positive outcomes for K-12 students, especially at-risk students; identifying best instructional practices for web-based distance learning; and delineating efficient methods for supporting teachers as they learn to integrate technology into their daily instructional practices.

		Professor Colleen S. Kennedy Ph.D., University of Washington. Dr. Kennedy serves as Dean, College of Education, University of South Florida. Her research focuses on factors that facilitate and hinder the acquisition and use of technology among teachers as well as how technology is being used in K-12 education.

		Assistant Professor Glenn Smith, Ph.D., Arizona State University. Dr. Smith teaches graduate courses in instructional design and instructional technology theoretical foundations. His research focuses on how digital visuospatial representations help people learn. Three sample research projects are: a) digital maps and text, b) spatial skills for elementary education pre-service teachers, and c) discipline-specific approaches to e-learning.

		Associate Professor James A. White, Ph.D., University of South Florida. Dr. White teaches graduate courses in programming languages and instructional technology research. His primary research focus is on web-based methods for designing and conducting research. Dr. White is the Coordinator of the Instructional Technology doctoral program and the Coordinator of Graduate Studies for the Department of Secondary Education.

		Adjunct Professor Peter J. Esseff, Ph.D., The Catholic University of America. Dr. Esseff was one of the early pioneers in use of a Systems Design approach to develop curricula. During the past three decades, he and his wife Dr. Mary Esseff have created numerous programs, books, and workshops for many Fortune 500 companies dealing with job and task analysis and performance improvement.

		Adjunct Professor Teri L. Rydl, Ph.D. University of Nebraska. Dr. Rydl is the Director of Human Performance for Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) in St. Petersburg, Forida. Both his academic knowledge and extensive practical experience in the private sector inform his teaching and research in the areas of instructional design, performance management tools, and quality assurance.

		Adjunct Professor Shauna Schullo, Ph.D. University of South Florida. Dr. Schullo is the Assistant Director for Instructional Technology at the Center for 21st Century Teaching Excellence. Her teaching and research specialty is distance learning, particularly as it pertains to the use of technology in teaching.

		Adjunct Professor Susan Zucker, Ph.D., University of South Florida. Dr. Zucker is Director of Technology and Distance Education for the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law at Stetson University College of Law. She is especially interested in integrating technology into the learning process.

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