Curby Alexander, Ph.D.

Curby Alexander is an Associate Professor in the TCU College of Education. His current scholarship is focused on developing AI-driven human-centered instructional tools and systems, cybersecurity education and workforce development, immersive technology, and geospatial technology integration. He teaches courses on digital media authoring, technology skills for emerging professionals, and experiential learning. His career in education started as a fourth grade teacher, and he has been in higher education for over 20 years. He started at TCU in 2012 and is grateful to be part of the Horned Frog family. For more information about Curby’s teaching, research, and writing, visit curbyalexander.net.

Education

Ph.D., Instructional Technology
University of Virginia
2009

MA, Speech Communication
Colorado State University
2001

BS, Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Utah State University
1995

Academic Areas

• Educational Technology
• K-16 Technology Integration
• Geospatial Education
• Immersive Technology
• AI in Education
• Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development

Research Areas

• The role of AI-driven, human-centered instructional feedback on teaching practices
• Frameworks for teacher professional learning with innovative technologies in K-12
• Strategies for geospatial technology integration in K-12
• Developing inquiry-based cybersecurity labs for computer science teachers
• Immersive technology design and delivery within the content areas

Selected Publications

• Alexander, C., Brown, K. & Weinburgh, M. (2025). Circles on a map: Navigating contextual factors that influence TPACK-focused professional learning and the integration of geospatial technology. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 33(4), 595-630. https://doi.org/10.70725/337959mwbwag
• Alexander, C., Weinburgh, M., & Brown, K. (2024). Cultivating geo-sustainable mindset in high school chemistry students using geographic information systems. In T. Cherner & R. Blankenship (Eds.) Research Highlights in Technology and Teacher Education 2024, Volume 1. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved September 9, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/224713/.
• Alexander, C., Ma, L., Dou, Z.L., Zhipeng, C., & Huang, Y. (2023). Integrity, confidentiality, and equity: Using inquiry-based labs to help students understand AI and cybersecurity. Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research & Practice, 2024(1), 1-6. https://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1165&context=jcerp
• Alexander, C., Weinburgh, M., Brown, K., & Stroup, M. (2023). Mapping emotions. Social Education, 87(2), 119-123. https://par.nsf.gov/biblio/10510013
• Christensen, R. & Alexander, C. (2020). Preparing K-12 schools for a pandemic before it occurs. Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 28(2), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.70725/884574uilsbl