Catherine Cavanaugh

Catherine Cavanaugh is Assistant Professor in educational technology and science education at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, USA. She has been an educator in K-12 schools and higher education for 20 years. Cathy received degrees in education from the University of the Virgin Islands, the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida, and she did postdoctoral work as Assistant Director of the Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Her current research interests include distance education in teacher education, virtual schools, technology professional development and science education with community resources. She co-authored a book for science teachers, and she has published book chapters, articles and papers on instructional technology and science education topics.

Publications

Student-Centered Teaching with Constructionist Technology Tools: Preparing 21st Century Teachers
Student-Centered Teaching with Constructionist Technology Tools: Preparing 21st Century Teachers
Kathryn Kennedy, Jeff Boyer, Catherine Cavanaugh, Kara Dawson. © 2010. 18 pages.
Using the theoretical framework of “craft” highlighted by Richard Sennett (2008) in The Craftsman, this chapter focuses on constructionism and the implications of project-based...
Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends
Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends
Catherine Cavanaugh. © 2004. 292 pages.
Virtual schools are a result of widespread changes in knowledge about learning, in available technology and in society. Virtual schooling is growing in popularity and will...