Catherine S. Cavanaugh

Research Scientist and Chief Technology Officer, University of Florida, College of Education

Catherine Cavanaugh works with the Lastinger Center for Learning at the University of Florida College of Education. Dr. Cavanaugh earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Florida in 1998. Dr. Cavanaugh has been honored for her work in K12 learning. Her research has focused on virtual schooling, collaborative learning environments, and professional development in K-12 online programs.

Publications:

  • Cavanaugh, C., & DeWeese, A. (2020). Understanding the professional learning and support needs of educators during the initial weeks of pandemic school closures through search terms and content use. Journal of Technology in Teacher Education 28(2). https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/216073/

  • Cavanaugh, C. (2019). A quality digitally enhanced learning environment. In T. McDonald (Ed.), Classroom management. Oxford University Press. https://www.oup.com.au/books/higher-education/education/9780190303853-classroom-management

  • Cavanaugh, C., Maor, D., & McCarthy, A. (2018). Mobile learning. In K. Kennedy & R. E. Ferdig (Eds.), Handbook of research on K-12 online and blended learning (2nd ed., pp. 574-591). ETC Press.

  • Cavanaugh, C., Sessums, C., & Drexler, W. (2015). A Call to Action for Research in Digital Learning: Learning Without Limits of Time, Place, Path, Pace. . .or Evidence. Journal of Online Learning Research, 1(1), 9–15.

  • Ritzhaupt, A. D., Dawson, K., & Cavanaugh, C. (2012, April). An Investigation of Factors Influencing Student Use of Technology in K-12 Classrooms Using Path Analysis. Journal of Educational Computing Research, 46(3), 229–254.

  • Cavanaugh, C. (2004). Development and Management of Virtual Schools: Issues and Trends. Information Science Pub.


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