Dr. Suzanne J. Ebbers and Melissa C. Mackal, Ph.D. candidate (TBA 05/09)

Their expertise lies within the areas of transforming traditional classroom curriculum

into a variety of 2 and 3 dimensional computer-based deliverables, such as traditional forms of

elearning, blended learning, games, simulations, and virtual worlds. They also specialize in

theory and research-based learning interventions using avatars and motivational,

audience-relevant story lines.

Their combined experience includes using applications such as Moodle, Adobe Connect , Unity games and Second Life virtual worlds.

Their most recent work involves the redesign of:

Teen Talking Safety curriculum based on OSHA standards into two online, interactive and engaging 3D learning experiences and,

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide into Adobe Connect self-paced modules.

Teen Safety individual and group work curriculum redesigned in the Unity game-based learning environment: Screenshots from Lessons 1 and 2

Teen Safety individual and group work curriculum redesigned in the Unity game-based learning environment: Screenshots from Lessons 1 and 2

Teen Safety individual and group work curriculum redesigned in the Unity game-based learning environment: Screenshots from Lessons 1 and 2

Teen Safety individual and group work curriculum to be redesigned in Teen Second Life virtual world learning environment: Screenshot from a similar environment

Teen Safety individual and group work curriculum to be redesigned in Teen Second Life virtual world learning environment: Screenshot from a similar environment

Teen Safety individual and group work curriculum to be redesigned in Teen Second Life virtual world learning environment: Screenshot from a similar environment

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide in Adobe Connect: Screenshots from Module Two

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide in Adobe Connect: Screenshots from Module Two

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide in Adobe Connect: Screenshots from Module Two

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide in Adobe Connect: Screenshots from Module Two

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide in Adobe Connect: Screenshots from Module Two

Florida DCF’s Refugee Program Eligibility Guide in Adobe Connect: Screenshots from Module Two

Dr. Suzanne J. Ebbers and Melissa C. Mackal’s vitas are available upon

request.