Disciplinary Interests: Research

Mary M Pringle
Mary Margaret Pringle is a learning designer at Athabasca University.
Catherine O'Mahony
Catherine O'Mahony completed a BSc in Biochemistry in University College Cork and an MSc in Science Communication in Dublin City University and Queen's University, Armagh. She then worked as a freelance science journalist prior to working with WWF's European Policy Office, Brussels, as their Communications Coordinator. She returned to Ireland to pursue a Doctorate of Science in UCC investigating innovative ways to broaden public input into science policy decision-making and she has recently submitted her doctoral thesis. Catherine began work with the National Academy in 2009 and helps coordinate NAIRTL's events, press and communications, as well as researching and coordinating details relating to the Supervisor Support working group.
G. Andrew Page
Over 21 years in education, with the last 11 in the field of e-Learning in higher education. I have taught numerous graduate courses on various aspects of educational technology and research methods. Tech Tools and Instructional Strategies Wiki: http://webgear.pbworks.com
Deb Sarlin
Deb Sarlin is the Assistant Director of Instructional Technology at Bucknell University.
Richard J. Darga
Doctoral prepared educator and corporate executive and with 20 years experience in education, health care and information technology with demonstrated leadership ability in organizing, directing and controlling the strategic planning and marketing function, development of new services, the successful financial turnaround of problem operations, extracting maximum performance from established programs, and technological network construction. Experience in graduate level instruction, developing on-line courses and managing technology support and training operations. Change management coordination and presentation experience. Proven leader and excellent problem-solver with finely tuned analytical, organizational development, education, strategic planning, and communication skills. FRYE Fellow.
Annie Harper
Annie Harper has a multidisciplinary background- education, design, marketing and IT. Annie is a sessional lecturer and is also director of Idea Nation founded on the principles of using designed thinking to generate ideas for people and organisations to create their futures.In 1995, Annie was a key initiator and sessional lecturer of new communication and peak performance subjects at RMIT University. Annie is an allied member and former committee member of the Institute of Store Planners, an international organisation representing professional retail designers and architects; is a former member of the Industry Steering Committee Executive ('86-2004) and Chairperson of the committee ('96-2000) working on Federal Government accreditation of RMIT's Diploma of Arts (Visual Merchandising) throughout the strategy & implementation phases. The RMIT course is now not only the national educational standard, it is also recognised throughout the world as a leading course for Visual Merchandisers. Throughout Annie's career she has been a powerful champion and lobbyist for retail design and visual merchandising to be given professional credence as specialised fields requiring tertiary qualifications. In 2002 she completed a Master of Business (Marketing) focussing on two streams of study – organisational development and transformation and consumer behaviour. Her research thesis subject was an investigation into colour, how it relates to purchase decisions and whether it could be found to impact consumer behaviour. Annie is a regular speaker at conferences and frequently contributes articles to industry publications. She is also a passionate advocate of programs to inspire and empower people, businesses and authorities to think and action potentially new and different ways of thinking.
Prudence S. Posner
b.1943 AB University of Chicago AM University of Chicago ABD University of Chicago Ed.D. Rutgers, the State University of NJ HS teacher Director Liberty Partnership (dropout prevention program)St. Lawrence and Lewis Counties Director, School Improvement St. Lawrence Lewis BOCES Instructor (adjunct) online educational research courses Sage Colleges Graduate School of Education.
Martin G. Smith
Researcher - Front Line Coordinator providing access resources to the MATH Not METH Colaborative