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Brad Hokanson is a professor in the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. He has a diverse academic record, including degrees in art, architecture, urban design, and received his Ph.D. in Instructional Technology. He teaches in the area of creative problem solving and has published research in the fields of creativity and educational technology.
Matthew Schmidt Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida in the Educational Technology program, faculty in the Institute for Advanced Learning Technologies, and director of the Advanced Learning Technologies Studio. His primary research interest includes design and development of innovative educational courseware and computer software with a particular focus on individuals with disabilities and their families/caregivers. His secondary research interests include immersive learning and learning experience design.
Marisa Exter Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Learning Design and Technology at Purdue University. She has 15 years of experience in software design, development, and project management, and BS and MS in Computer Science, along with a PhD in Instructional Systems Technology. Her research interests focus on formal and non-formal educational experiences professionals who use design processes to create technology (such as Instructional Design, Computing, and Engineering/Technology), with an aim to improving undergraduate education, especially through interdisciplinary programs and learning experiences.
Andrew A. Tawfik Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Instructional Design & Technology at the University of Memphis, where he also serves as the director for the Instructional Design & Technology Studio. His research interests include inquiry-based learning, case-based reasoning, and computer-supported collaborative learning. Additional interests include learning experience design andhuman-computer interaction.
Yvonne Earnshaw Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology in the School of Instructional Technology and Innovation, which is situated within the Bagwell College of Education at Kennesaw State University. She also has over 20 years of practitioner experience in technical writing, instructional design, and user experience. Her research interests are in learning experience design, online teaching and learning, and practitioner preparation.