James Dunnigan

Dr. Dunnigan is currently on the faculty at Arizona State University where he teaches courses online in the Mary Lou Fulton School of Education. He has over 25 years of experience as a teacher, administrator, and college instructor in both public and private institutions. He is a member of the Artificial Intelligence Learning Futures Collaborative. He has extensive knowledge of AI and how generative AI (ChatGPT) is impacting education. He also has extensive knowledge of instructional strategies and a deep understanding of how technology can enhance teaching and learning. He has recently led a large project to redesign a graduate degree program for online delivery at a major university. He holds a Doctorate in Education as well as a Master in Teaching degree. He is currently a certified teacher in Washington state.

He has particular skills in designing and deploying online learning solutions using best practice frameworks and a deep understanding of the pedagogy and multimedia design elements effective for online learning. His research includes a study of the effectiveness of self-regulated learning in online mathematics courses.

Kimberly is an applied linguist who specializes in disciplinary academic writing and English for research publication purposes. She has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics and Technology (Iowa State University, 2022) and an M.A. in Teaching English as a Second Language (Northern Arizona University, 2004). Kimberly’s research and teaching experience as a professor and communication consultant has equipped her to support native and non-native English speakers in written, oral, visual, and electronic communication. She has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. Her most recent publications are related to the use of ethical AI for academic research and writing and a co-authored e-book titled Preparing to Publish, about composing academic research manuscripts. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing yoga, gardening, and walking with her two poodles.