Kathryn Dirkin

Dr. Kathryn Dirkin is a Professor in the Teacher Education and Professional Development Department at Central Michigan University. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology/Educational Psychology from Michigan State University and specializes in technology integration for systemic educational change.

• Education: BA in American Culture (University of Michigan, 1992), MA in Educational Technology (Michigan State University, 2001), Ph.D. in Educational Technology/Educational Psychology (Michigan State University, 2008)

Her research explores the role of pedagogical beliefs in online teaching, faculty technology integration, and authentic collaborative projects. Publications span topics like multimodal instruction, social justice podcasts, and video-based learning analysis.

She teaches graduate courses including Mobile Learning, Distance Education, and Instructional Design, emphasizing differentiated instruction and innovative technology applications.