Barbara Lockee, PhD

Barbara B. Lockee, PhD, is Professor of Instructional Design and Technology in the School of Education at Virginia Tech. For 22 years, she has taught courses in instructional design, distance education, and training/professional development. She has served as Principal Instructor and Co-Principal Instructor on funded projects from the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development.

She also serves as a reviewer for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) accreditation agency, specializing in the evaluation of distance and online programs.

Dr. Lockee is Past President of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, an international professional organization for instructional technology researchers and practitioners. Currently, she is serving as a member of the Board of Directors for CMR Institute, a non-profit educational provider for the healthcare industry.