About
the Authors
Amy J. Good
is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the Department
of Curriculum and Instruction. Amy has taught grades 4-7 in Ohio, and
VA. She has ten years of teaching experience. She is currently teaching
social studies methods and classroom management at East Carolina University.
Amy has achieved National Board Certification. Her research interests
include social studies, technology, National Board Certification, and
telecollaboration.
Katherine A. O’Connor
is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the Department
of Curriculum and Instruction. Katie has taught in the North Carolina
public schools for 9 years. She is certified in K-12 Reading, K-12 Academically
Gifted, and has obtained National Board Certification. Katie is currently
teacher curriculum and action research classes. Her research interests
include teacher working conditions, National Board Certification, social
studies and telecollaboration.
Eric F. Luce
is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi
in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education.
Eric has taught grades 9-12 in eastern Pennsylvania and is certified
K-12 as a Supervisor of Social Studies. He currently teaches Secondary
Education Methods, Social Studies Methods and Curriculum Foundations.
His research interests include Educational Technology Integration, Social
Studies Education, Secondary Education, Public Attitudes Toward Public
Schooling and Charter School Initiatives. Eric was the Co-PI for the
PT3 (Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Teach with Technology Initiative
at Southern Miss and remains active and interested in building that
"network."
Author Contact Information:
Amy J. Good, PhD
Assistant Professor
National Board Certified Teacher
East Carolina University
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
309 Speight Building
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
252-328-5317 (office/voice)
gooda@mail.ecu.edu
Katherine A. O'Connor, EdD
Assistant Professor
Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education
East Carolina University
210 Speight Building
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
Office 252.328.5323
Fax 252.328.2585
oconnork@mail.ecu.edu
Eric F. Luce, PhD
Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction
The University of Southern Mississippi
730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, MS 39560
Phone: 228.865.4554
Fax: 228.867.2656
Eric.Luce@usm.edu
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