Here is a list of researchers in the field of learning science. They specialize in areas related to my research interests in online learning, educational technology, and student engagement. These researchers have significantly impacted my journey as an emerging researcher. Please note that the list below is in no particular order, and it will grow and expand as overview time.
University of Calgary
Dr. Michele Jacobsen – Blended and Online Learning, Design based research, Educational Technology, Learning sciences, Open Open Education Pedagogies, Online communities of practice, Technology and teacher education
Dr. Barb Brown – Instructional Design, Design-based research, Technology-enhanced learning environments, Teacher Education
Dr. Kim Koh – Technology and teacher education
Simon Fraser University
Dr. Engida Gebre – learning design, nature and role of context in learning, student engagement, cognition and learning technologies, Design-based research (DBR) in education, qualitative methods, mixed-methods
Dr. Yumiko Murai – Role of online and blended learning communities in educational change
Vanderbilt University
Dr. Alyssa Wise – Design and use of online environments for learning. How educators can design learning environments and analytics to best promote productive interactions and learning.