Technology Innovation in Educational Research and Design

Jan 27, 2014, 00:00 by Sal Nudo

The Nov. 21, 2013, opening ceremony of the Confucius Institute at the University of Illinois was marked with a slate of international guests and campus leaders.

Jan 24, 2014, 00:00 by Kevin Hardy

The Office of Community College Research and Leadership (OCCRL) examined in 2014 a group of transfer students in 12 states. Only about half of the people transferring from a community college completed their bachelor's degree within four years of transferring, though two-thirds entered the university with 45 or more college credits already completed.

Jan 23, 2014, 00:00 by The College of Education

The National Education Policy Center (NEPC) highlighted some of the research conducted by College of Education at Illinois faculty member Katherine Ryan, in regard to school evaluation models that are being instituted in Western Europe.

Jan 22, 2014, 00:00 by Christy Kim

Program for children with disabilities finds new home in Department of Special Education at College of Education at Illinois.

Jan 22, 2014, 00:00 by Sal Nudo

College of Education at Illinois alumna Pat Doyle-Grace: Every ‘small thing’ helps toward students’ financial support.

Jan 21, 2014, 00:00 by Douglas Belkin

2014 - A survey compiled by researchers at Illinois State University shows that state support for higher education is coming back. Slowly.

Jan 21, 2014, 00:00 by Sal Nudo

Professor Chris Lubienski is making a significant contribution to the national discourse on education, according to the Education Week blog Rick Hess Straight Up (RHSU).

Jan 17, 2014, 00:00 by Sarah Fitzpatrick

Bilingual Urbana teacher credits College of Education for his growth.

Jan 16, 2014, 00:00 by Sharita Forrest

Special Education professor Michaelene Ostrosky offers ways to head off challenging behaviors in young children

Jan 9, 2014, 00:00 by The College of Education

The College of Education at Illinois started 2014 on a high note—it has been ranked in the top 10 in the nation for its online programs in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Graduate Education Programs list.

Jan 5, 2014, 00:00 by Sal Nudo

Throughout her life, College of Education at Illinois alumna Alice Vernon has traveled the world and had different jobs and diverse interests. One constant, however, has been a sustained passion for educating others.

Jan 2, 2014, 00:00 by Amy Crawford

Researchers at the College of Education at Illinois have a new take on which schools work and why.

Dec 26, 2013, 00:00 by Meg Dickinson

Kenwood Elementary in Champaign teaches computer programming using EToys and help from departments at the University of Illinois.

Dec 16, 2013, 00:00 by Christy Kim

Robb Lindgren, assistant professor in curriculum and instruction at the University of Illinois, co-authored a paper for the November issue of the Educational Researcher. The paper, titled “Emboldened by Embodiment: Six Precepts for Research on Embodied Learning and Mixed Reality,” details the potential of immersive technologies called mixed realities to promote embodied learning through physical actions such as gestures or walking.

Dec 13, 2013, 00:00 by The College of Education

The University of Illinois expanded its international reach with the official opening of the Illinois China office on December 9, 2012, in Shanghai. Representatives from the College of Education's Greater China Initiative desk were on hand to welcome Chancellor Phyllis Wise as well as Chinese dignitaries and educators.

Dec 11, 2013, 00:00 by Christy Kim

Ronald Jacobs, professor of human resource development in EduRonald Jacobs photocation Policy, Organization and Leadership, and director of the office of international programs at the College of Education, has been inducted into the International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame at the University of Oklahoma College of Continuing Education.

Dec 11, 2013, 00:00 by The College of Education

Three master’s students in Education Policy, Organization and Leadership received awards at the Ethnography of the University Initiative (EUI) conference, supported by the University Library. Part of an expansive undergraduate research program at the University of Illinois, the EUI focuses on social science and humanities research.

Dec 10, 2013, 00:00 by Gigi Douban

Encouraging kids to try computer programming with national Hour of Code.

Dec 9, 2013, 00:00 by Christy Kim

Professors and graduate students flocked to the Association for the Study of Higher Education annual conference in November 2013 to engage with higher education researchers from around the nation.

Dec 8, 2013, 00:00 by Eli Saleh

College of Education at Illinois alumna Lisa Patrick is doing her part to promote equality and diversity in society.