Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Aug 2, 2011, 00:00 by Robin Wilson

Chris Span, associate dean and associate professor of educational policy studies, was one of three University of Illinois professors featured in a recent article about mid-career faculty members. Illinois began offering a set of workshops for faculty members who recently achieved tenure to assist them in navigating the new levels of responsibilities associated with the promotion.

Jun 23, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

The Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL), housed in the College of Education at the University of Illinois, announces the release of two new publications pertaining to the applied baccalaureate degree. These publications are released as part of a research project, entitled "The Adult Learner and the Applied Baccalaureate," which is funded by Lumina Foundation for Education in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jun 14, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

Working with Dr. Evangeline Pianfetti and the Learning Technologies team of the College of Education at Illinois, educators Lindsay Curtain and Kate Krusell-Skibar designed an innovative lesson for the students to understand the importance of rock and soil composition through the use of wireless Proscopes and iPod Touches.

Jun 6, 2011, 00:00 by Sharita Forrest

Kindergartners who listen to stories about their similarities with children who have disabilities and engage in activities with peers who have special needs are more socially accepting, develop better communication skills and are less likely to engage in bullying behaviors, according to a new study by two special education professors at the College of Education at Illinois.

May 30, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

Two members of the EPOL community at the College of Education at Illinois were recently recognized at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, held in New Orleans, Louisiana in April. Blanca Rincon (Doctoral Student in EPOL) and Casey George-Jackson (Project Director of Project STEP-UP) received an Outstanding Poster Award from Division J (Postsecondary Education).

Apr 19, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

Russ Korte, Assistant Professor in the HRD program at the College of Education at Illinois, and his colleagues received an award from the National Science Foundation for their proposal to develop and conduct a workshop focused on the philosophical foundations of engineering and engineering education.

Apr 16, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

While some had not walked the halls of the Education Building in Champaign, Illinois, in nearly two decades, the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients carried vivid memories of their graduate experience, untarnished by time.

Feb 28, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

The Academy of Human Resource Development at the College of Education at Illinois announced several awards at their 2011 conference in Schaumberg, Illinois. Faculty and students in the HRD program at UIUC were among the recipients.

Feb 1, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

At age 17, Bob Henderson pledged "Semper Fidelis" to join the Marine Corp in 1943. Less than a decade later, his duties led him to one of the most pivotal engagements of the Korean War: the battle at the Chosin Reservoir. In service to his country and to those with special needs, now Professor Emeritus at the College of Education at Illinois, Bob Henderson has devoted his life to making a difference.

Jan 3, 2011, 00:00 by The College of Education

Project STEP-UP (STEM Trends in Enrollment and Persistence for Underrepresented Populations) investigates the matriculation and degree attainment of undergraduate students in scientific fields at large research universities. Of interest are the factors that impact the participation and success of women, racial and ethnic minorities, and low-income students.

Oct 30, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

With the help of Professor William Trent of Educational Policy, Organization & Leadership, the school district and plaintiffs reached a settlement of the "consent decree" in July 2010 to address special education, alternative education, and additional elementary seats in targeted Champaign-Urbana neighborhoods.

May 20, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

West African drum beats emanated from the room as hundreds of parents and children watched, captivated by the intricate rhythms. Led by master drummer Bolokada Conde, around 20 drummers played together to create a sound unique to traditional African music. But unlike Conde, these drummers did not hail from West Africa. They were elementary students from the Champaign-Urbana area.

May 20, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

College of Education at Illinois students are strong in instructional knowledge of using universal and selected interventions to meet the needs of all learners and using methods of inquiry to develop higher thinking and achieving students. Read what our student teachers have to say about their experiences in the classroom.

May 9, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

With recent bullying tragedies dominating news headlines, and the federal government organizing its first-ever Bullying Prevention Summit in August, a once-shrugged "part of growing up" has sparked a national dialogue. Researchers in the College of Education seek to stamp out student harassment by reaching into classrooms to evaluate, to understand, and most importantly to prevent another tragedy.

May 5, 2010, 00:00 by Erica Yuenger

After three days learning from and exchanging ideas with the College of Education's University Primary School, 18 visitors from Korea's Keimyung University took away new, inspiring ideas to use in their own classrooms.

Apr 5, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

On Friday, April 9, 2010, the Inaugural College of Education Graduate Student Conference brings together approximately 60 graduate students representing all six departments in the College of Education.

Apr 1, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

2010 - You are invited to an event celebrating the official launch of the Ubiquitous Learning Institute of the College of Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The event will be held at the iHotel Conference Center (St. Mary's Road/1st Street) at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. We expect the event to end around 5:30 p.m.

Mar 9, 2010, 23:00 by Erica Yuenger

2010 - The College of Education is offering several opportunities for students to travel abroad this summer. With trips planned on three different continents, students are signed up to expand their knowledge of education and share what they have learned at Illinois around the globe in Argentina, Turkey and Morocco.

Mar 1, 2010, 00:00 by Erica Yuenger

2010 - As a special education teacher in an elementary school, Jessica Zanton witnessed firsthand how detrimental discriminatory language such as the word "retard" can be. To combat this, she and her students handed out stickers and buttons last year to the staff at her school as part of the first "Spread the Word to End the Word" event.

Mar 1, 2010, 00:00 by The College of Education

After learning that one classmate's family had crafted a quilt for earthquake victims in Haiti, Rebecca Johnson's preschool students voiced their intent to do the same with a patchwork of burlap, paper squares and buttons. In the end, however, the students brainstormed a different plan.