Educational Technology Faculty and Staff

Educational Technology Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff

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Ed.D., Rutgers University,
Teaching and Learning

Dr. Amerman is a Professor in the Department of Educational Technology. She has worked extensively assisting teachers in meeting the needs of all students in numerous NJ districts and received the 2012 NJ Secretary of Higher Education Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. Dr. Amerman served on the State Special Education Advisory Council and continues to work with the NJ Department of Education on a number of initiatives including NJ Tiered Systems of Supports and Universal Design for Learning Supports.

Phone: 201-200-3078
Email: tamerman@njcu.edu

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Ph.D., Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
Communications Media and Instructional Technology

Dr. Christopher D. Carnahan is the Doctoral Program Coordinator & Assistant Professor in the Educational Technology Department at New Jersey City University. Prior to moving to higher education, he served as an administrator for an online K-12 school overseeing professional development, curriculum, and technology integration. His research focuses on the implementation of innovative technologies such as drones, robotics, and virtual learning environments. Dr. Carnahan actively interacts with local K-12 and charter schools through consulting and professional development activities on emerging technologies. He published the first book on drone usage in education: Drones in Education: Let Your Students' Imaginations SOAR.

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Ed.D., New Jersey City University
Educational Technology Leadership
 
Dr. Dana Mason is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Technology. Prior to moving into higher education, she served in various capacities of K-12 education, primarily as a STEAM educator focusing on arts and technology integration. Her research and publications focus on convergence education, and ÃÛÌÒtving educators through effective professional development of emerging technology trends. Dr. Mason trained at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center as an educator in space academy, and earned the Commander’s Cup Award for teamwork and leadership (2018), and the New Jersey Governor’s Educator of the Year Award (2020) for her school. She has had global experience working with students and educators in Asia an South America, and is passionate about inspiring educators of all disciplines to embrace technology and 21st century learning.
 
Phone: 201-200-3078;
Email: dmason@njcu.edu
 
dr shamburg teaching in classroom

Ed.D., Teachers College Columbia University,
Instructional Technology and Media

Dr. Shamburg is a Professor and Coordinator of the Ed.D. in Educational Technology Leadership. He is the author of Student-Powered Podcasting: Teaching for 21st Century Literacy (2009) and Technology and the English Language Arts (2008), He is the recipient of several awards, including a 2013 HP STEMx Catalyst Fellowship and the 2012 NJ Secretary of Higher Education Award for Excellence in Teacher Education. His research interests are new literacies and inclusive education.

Phone: 201-200-3078;
Email: cshamburg@njcu.edu

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Ed.D., Pepperdine University,
Educational Technology

Dr. Laura Zieger is a Professor and the Chairperson of the Department of Educational Technology. Her research interests currently focus on online learning, social computing applications in education, and transformation of teaching and learning with emerging technologies including robotics, immersive virtual environments, and drones. Dr. Zieger has published and presented widely including a recent co-publication by ISTE, Drones in Education: Let your Students' Imaginations Soar. She is also a consultant for schools and organizations.

Phone: 201-200-3078;
Email: lzieger@njcu.edu

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