Craig Shepherd is an Associate Professor of Instructional Design and Technology at the University of Memphis. His research interests include the use of technology to facilitate learning outcomes and community formation in formal and informal learning environments.

Linda Payne is an Instructional Design & Technology doctoral student at the University of Memphis, where she also serves as a research assistant within the Instructional Design & Technology Studio. Her interests include the use of technology and instructional design principles to create optimal learning experiences for a diverse community of learners in informal and formal settings.

Jaclyn J. Gish-Lieberman, MA, EdD ABD is an Instructional Designer for Ohio State University and a doctoral candidate of Instructional Design & Technology at the University of Memphis. Her research interests include teacher professional development, communities of practice, and case-based instruction.

Laura Armstrong is a doctoral student in the Instructional Design and Technology program at the University of Memphis. Her research interests include K-12 robotics education, community college education, and the lack of underrepresented populations within STEM fields.