Mark Granger

Courses Taught

• EDUC 201: Introduction to Education and Classroom Technology
• EDUC 324: Teaching Elementary and Middle School Science
• EDST 461: Student Teaching

Professional Memberships

• Computer Science Teachers Association
• American Chemical Society

Biography

Mark Granger serves as a fulltime faculty member at Liberty University as an Instructor of Science and Technology Education. He began his career in the Michigan public school system as an urban high school science teacher in Tony Dungy’s hometown of Jackson. Mark worked to develop new course opportunities for students in environmental science, computer science, game design, and AP Computer Science. He participated on the district data committee and Michigan Department of Education stakeholder committees for science teacher preparation standards and science teacher certification restructuring. He has taught as a college adjunct instructor and co-authored student lab manuals for introductory chemistry and organic chemistry.  Mark is dedicated to mentoring and developing the next generation of STEM educators.

Publications

• Pitts, J.L., Geisler, C., Granger, M.D., Kuehne, J.E., Mackey, R.W., & Moore, E.D. (2024). Beyond lecturing: Revealing faculty perceptions of technology expectations and job satisfaction in Christian higher education. Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning, 1(1), 1-24.
• Baldwin, B.W. & Granger, M.D. (2011). Spring Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Manual. Kings Readers.
• Baldwin, B.W. & Granger, M.D. (2010). Fall Organic Chemistry Laboratory Manual. Kings Readers.
• Granger, M.D. & Byrd, J. (2024). Tech Trends in Christian Higher Education [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://open.spotify.com/show/62dFbFvsORxVnoRsD8rMj5?si=4189fbb3a9104d04 
• Granger, M.D. & Baldwin, B.W. (2009). A Novel Organic Laboratory Instructor’s Manual [Poster session]. MACTLAC (Midwest Area Chemistry Teachers of Liberal Arts Colleges) Holland, MI.
• Granger, M.D. & Baldwin, B.W. (2003). An Organic Instructor’s Laboratory Manual [Poster session]. Northeast Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Saratoga Springs, NY.
• Granger, M.D. & Baldwin, B.W. (2002). Imine Synthesis from Natural Essence Aldehydes [Poster session]. Central Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Ypsilanti, MI.

 Research Interests

• Chemical Education
• Technology Integration
• STEM Education
• Computer Science Education
• Emerging Technologies
• Game-based learning