Innovative Educational Practice: Using Virtual Labs in the Secondary Classroom.

Author Biographies          

Marcel S. Kerr, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Texas Wesleyan University.  Dr. Kerr teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in human development, research methods, and statistics. Her pedagogical research focuses on improving instruction with technology and identifying the best indicators of online student achievement.  Contact information: Marcel S. Kerr, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Psychology, Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan, Fort Worth, TX 76105; mkerr@txwes.edu.

Kimberly Rynearson, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Tarleton State University. Dr. Rynearson teaches courses in statistics and research design and conducts research on the effective integration of technology in elementary, secondary, and higher education classrooms.

Contact information: Kimberly Rynearson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Administration, Counseling, & Psychology, Tarleton State University, 1901 South Clear Creek Road, Killeen, Texas 76549; rynearson@tarleton.edu.

Marcus Kerr, M.Ed., is the Instructional Tech Design & Support Specialist at Texas Wesleyan University. Mr. Kerr directs the distributed learning program for the University and conducts research on the effectiveness of Web-based professional development programs.  Contact information: Marcus C. Kerr, M.Ed., Instructional Tech Design & Support Specialist, Texas Wesleyan University, 1201 Wesleyan, Fort Worth, TX 76105; mckerr@txwes.edu.