Michael Deschryver

Dr. Michael Deschryver is an Associate Professor in the Teacher & Special Education department at Central Michigan University. With over 20 years of experience in educational technology integration, he focuses on preparing educators to utilize digital tools for fostering new literacies and creative thinking in web-mediated learning environments.

• Education
  • Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1992 - Kalamazoo College
  • Master of Arts in Computing and Education, 2002 - Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, 2012 - Michigan State University

His research explores how educators can effectively implement digital technologies to enhance critical thinking and knowledge synthesis in modern classrooms. Key areas include:

• Web-mediated learning frameworks
• Technology-enhanced creative pedagogy
• Collaborative knowledge construction tools
• Online literacy instruction
• Digital design thinking
• Teacher technology integration strategies

Dr. Deschryver's publications reveal a consistent focus on technology-mediated education, with particular emphasis on:

• Higher-order thinking in digital contexts
• Creative synthesis through web tools
• Collaborative annotation systems
• Computational thinking integration
• Transdisciplinary learning approaches
• Digital resource scaffolding

He teaches graduate courses including:

• EDU 800 - Educational Technology Research
• EDU 870 - Higher Order Learning and New Literacies
• EDU 708 - Designing and Implementing Online Learning Experiences
• EDU 653 - Higher Order Web-Mediated Learning