Spotlight Research
Call for Book Chapter Proposals
We invite scholars, educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to submit chapter proposals for Mapping the Landscape of STEM Microcredentials: Frameworks, Applications, and Future Directions to appear as an edited volume in the Educational Communications and Technology: Issues and Innovations book series.
UF AI Days: College of Ed Event
Researchers at the UF College of Education are using AI tools to transform education and dramatically improve learning outcomes for all learners. Through funding from NSF, IES, U.S. Department of Education, Google and more, our faculty are exploring the outer boundaries of what’s possible. Kicking off UF AI Days, we’ll share how we’re creating the future of teaching and learning.
Maya Israel recognized as a CS Hero
Maya Israel Ph.D., associate professor of Educational Technology and Computer Science Education, has been recognized as a 2023 CS Hero.
Published Research
A framework for inclusive AI learning design for diverse learners
Abstract As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prominent in children's lives, an increasing number of researchers and practitioners have underscored the importance of integrating AI as learning content in K-12. Despite the recent efforts in developing AI...
Integrating Cybersecurity and Cryptology in Elementary Preservice Education: Influence on Perceptions, Confidence and Intent to Teach
Abstract Cybersecurity educational efforts are urgently needed to introduce young people to the profession and give students and teachers cybersecurity knowledge to protect themselves from increasing cybercrime. In this study, 56 elementary preservice teachers...
The impact of near-peer virtual agents on computer science attitudes and collaborative dialogue
Abstract Virtual learning companions, or pedagogical agents situated as “near peers”, have shown great promise for supporting learning, but little is known about their potential to scaffold other practices, such as collaboration. We report on the development and...