A doctoral distance classroom: Unpacked and envisaged

Author's Biography

Kelly Mckenna is an Associate Professor in the School of Education in the Adult Education and Training graduate programme and the Associate Director of the Center for the Analytics of Learning and Teaching at Colorado State University. She completed her PhD in educational technology and earned a Master’s degree in education and human resource studies with a specialisation in adult education and training. Kelly is a Global Teaching Scholar, whose teaching experience includes face-to-face, hybrid and online instruction. Her research interests lie in the field of adult and higher distance education, with research objectives aimed to support adult learners in their educational and occupational endeavours by creating optimal online learning environments and facilitating successful student experiences. She focuses on technology-enhanced teaching and learning and online learning communities.

Christine Kyser is an Associate Professor in the School of Teacher Education at the University of Northern Colorado. Christine holds an EdD in educational studies: curriculum, reform and innovation with a specialisation in educational technology. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy, with a focus on new literacies. Her research interests include multimodal composing, infusing literacy instruction with technology and supporting teachers in rural areas.