معرفی
Dr. David J. Mulder serves as Professor of Education and Department Chair at Dordt University, where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in educational foundations, technology integration, and STEM pedagogy. With a career spanning over 25 years—14 as a K-12 Christian school teacher and 11+ in higher education—his work bridges classroom practice with academic research.
- Ed.D. in Educational Technology (Boise State University, 2017)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Dordt University, 2008)
- B.A. in Elementary Education (Dordt University, 1998)
His research explores AI ethics in Christian education, social presence in digital learning, and faith-integrated technology practices. Recent publications analyze Biblical AI frameworks and robotics in early childhood education, demonstrating his focus on technology's cultural impact and human-centered instructional design. He has delivered over 100 professional development sessions across North America.
While his 2024 articles highlight technology's dual role in both pedagogical innovation and human connection preservation, his 2023-2016 work reveals consistent themes in teacher digital adaptation, Christian educational philosophy, and technology evaluation tools. His research frequently intersects with STEM education and digital literacy in faith-based contexts.
Scientific Contributions:
- Recipient of NSF Robert Noyce Scholarship Grant (DUE-2243334) for technology-integrated teacher development
- Author of Always Becoming, Never Arriving: Developing an Imagination for Teaching Christianly
Dr. Mulder co-hosts the It's Good to Be Smart! podcast and produces the Positivity – Passion – Purpose newsletter, both focusing on practical educational strategies and faith-informed technology use.
