Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Jun 9, 2021, 14:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Jun 9, 2021, 14:00 by mrf7@illinois.edu (Madeline Farrell)

Jun 7, 2021, 15:34 by Sharita Forrest, UI News Bureau

The author, Taylor Tucker of Winnetka, Illinois, who graduated in May with a master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction and also earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics in 2017, said writing the book fulfilled a longtime aspiration.

Jun 4, 2021, 13:36 by Tom Hanlon

James D. Anderson is, according to one colleague, highly committed to changing the world for the better. Part of leadership is constantly managing change—something that Anderson has done exceptionally well as dean of the College of Education, both before and during the pandemic.

Jun 3, 2021, 12:30 by Marybeth Gasman, Forbes Magazine Contributor

Professor Christopher Span was interviewed about his approach to using journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones' historical piece "The 1619 Project" to teach students in his undergraduate and graduate courses.

Jun 3, 2021, 11:00 by Kim Gudeman, Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute

The infrastructure that supports law enforcement training has remained largely the same for decades. However, as the tech landscape has introduced new training possibilities, federal agencies are recognizing the potential of next-generation training systems to help train law enforcement for the unique challenges of this decade and beyond.

Jun 2, 2021, 16:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Jun 2, 2021, 16:30 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

Jun 2, 2021, 15:00 by kiran3@illinois.edu (Surabhi Kiran)

May 27, 2021, 16:14 by Lynn Burdick with the Communications Office

The College's 2020 cohort of Elementary Education graduates began their teaching careers during this most unusual, pandemic-affected school year. Six of these first-year teachers have kept in touch with Lynn Burdick, ElEd program coordinator, over the past year through regular Zoom gatherings. During these conversations, the alumni talked about the ups and downs of their first-year experience.

May 26, 2021, 17:00 by communications@education.illinois.edu (Communications Office)

May 26, 2021, 16:30 by ber@illinois.edu (Bureau of Educational Research)

May 26, 2021, 16:00 by aprilng@illinois.edu (April Garrison)

May 25, 2021, 15:02 by Sharita Forrest, UI News Bureau

Despite concerns that the shift to distance learning during the pandemic would adversely impact at-risk college students’ motivation and persistence, a study by educational psychology professor Jennifer Cromley and graduate student Andrea Kunze found that some biology students’ interest in their studies and motivation increased.

May 24, 2021, 15:26 by Office of Communications

Education alumna Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt has been appointed to White House as Director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).

May 19, 2021, 16:30 by dean@education.illinois.edu (Office of the Dean)

May 19, 2021, 16:00 by jonhale2@illinois.edu (Jon Hale)

May 17, 2021, 13:00 by Ben Zigterman, News-Gazette Media

In a virtual visit to University Primary School on Friday, a Chinese American author read from her latest picture book and shared how she grappled with feeling different growing up in a small Ohio town.

May 14, 2021, 15:22 by Jeff D'Alessio, News-Gazette Media

May 13, 2021, 14:24 by Debra Pressey, News-Gazette Media

The 35-year-old McCotter was honored Tuesday at her school, Dr. Howard Elementary, with a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.