Michael M. Grant
University of South Carolina - Download Profile/Vita

Hi, I'm Michael M. Grant, and I joined the faculty at the University of South Carolina as program coordinator for the Educational Technology program in 2014.  My research considers three complementary areas: the design and development of technology-enhanced learning environments, graphic and instructional designs to support learning, and key learner characteristics. Most recently, my scholarship has focused on how to design, develop, and implement mobile teaching and learning in K-12 and higher education, particularly in STEM disciplines. I earned my Ph.D. from The University of Georgia in Instructional Technology and a BS and Masters of Industrial Education from Clemson University. I am currently your Executive Secretary and the Editor of the Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning.

My experiences as Executive Secretary have been vital to understand the workings of AECT as an organization. My vision for AECT during my future presidency-elect and presidency would be to increase and emphasize the professional development for AECT members across different contexts (e.g., higher education, corporate, K-12), stages of careers (e.g., graduate student, junior faculty, senior faculty), and skill sets (e.g., instructional development, research methodologies). The purpose of increasing and emphasizing professional development within AECT would be to establish AECT firmly as the organization for continuous professional learning opportunities during members' careers.