Ronald Morris

Ronald Morris is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of History at Ball State University's College of Sciences and Humanities. He specializes in Elementary Social Studies, Museum Studies, Community Engagement, and Public History, with a focus on educational media and curriculum development.

• Department Chair: Department of History (Burkhardt Building, Room 200)
• Contact: Phone 765-285-8720

His research emphasizes innovative pedagogical approaches for elementary and middle school social studies, including field trips, reenactments, and digital tools. He authored key texts like Bringing History to Life and The Field Trip Book, and co-authored 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms. He has also contributed over 60 articles to the field.

Morris led Virginia B. Ball Center seminars (2004, 2013) that produced Indiana's first digital social studies textbooks. His media projects include museum exhibits (e.g., Yount’s Mill), video games, mobile apps (e.g., The Battle of Perryville), and walking/driving tours in Carmel and Wayne County.