Michelle D. Estes

Michelle D. Estes is a Professor of Educational Technology at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. She has a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology, Learning and Cognition Cognate from the University of Georgia, a Masters of Education degree in Instructional Technology through the Business Applications Track from Valdosta State University, and B. F. A. degree in Theatre, Telecommunications Emphasis from Valdosta State University. Her work includes a focus on curriculum design and enrollment growth, but she also works on grant-funded projects, peer-reviewed articles, and collaborative online learning. Her achievements include the JMU COE Distinguished Teacher Award, the COE Service Award, and the COE Essie Glass Award for faculty accomplishments.

Some of her most cited work includes:

• Estes, M. D., Ingram, R., & Liu, J. C. (2014). A review of flipped classroom research, practice, and technologies. International HETL Review, 4(7), 1-8.

• Estes, M. D., Liu, J., Zha, S., & Reedy, K. (2014). Designing for problem-based learning in a collaborative STEM lab: A case study. TechTrends, 58(6), 90–98. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-014-0808-8

• Zha, S., Estes, M. D., & Xu, L. (2019). A meta-analysis on the effect of duration, task, and training in peer-led learning. Journal of Peer Learning, 12(2), 25.

• Rieber, L. P., & Estes, M. D. (2017). Accessibility and instructional technology: Reframing the discussion. Journal of Applied Instructional Design, 6(1), 9–19.

• Estes, M. D., Beverly, C. L., & Castillo, M. (2020). Designing for accessibility: The intersection of instructional design and disability. In Handbook of Research in Educational Communications and Technology (pp. 205–227).

Websites:

• James Madison University

• Google Scholar

• SpringerLink