Dr. Jason T. Abbitt is an Assistant Professor of Instructional Design and Technology in the Department of Educational Psychology. Dr. Abbitt received his Ph.D. in Education and M.Ed. in Educational Technology from the University of Idaho and also holds a B.A. in English from Indiana University. Prior to joining the faculty of Miami University, Dr. Abbitt was a facilitator of professional development workshops for K-12 and higher education faculty focusing on the integration of technology into teaching practices. Dr. Abbitt has also designed web-based course and collaboration software. He is currently the managing editor for the Journal of Interactive Online Learning and also is a member of the NASA Opportunities for Visionary Academics (NOVA) program management team.

His current research interests include the development of self-efficacy in teaching with technology, best practices for online teaching and learning, and the development of Internet-based learning and collaboration systems.