Spotlight Research
Microsoft Support for Mathematics Innovation
To meet this exponentially increasing demand Math Nation, a Lastinger Center innovation, accelerated the development and launch of the new On-Ramp to 6th Grade for teachers and students to use in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi and South Carolina.
Educational technology professor awarded NSF grant to foster inclusive computer science education
The National Science Foundation has awarded $299,624 to Maya Israel, associate professor of educational technology, and a team of computer science education leaders to explore ways to expand inclusion in CS education for students with disabilities.
Team led by higher education professor receives NSF grant to improve access and success in Information Technology programs
The Institute of Higher Education (IHE) at the University of Florida received $600,000 from the National Science Foundation to enhance access and success among underrepresented students in community college Information Technology (IT) programs.
Published Research
Scaffolding Block Coding Through Multiple Entry Points
Abstract A major tenet of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is providing flexibility and choice. This pilot study investigated a UDL-based approach called multiple entry points for project creation in Scratch as a way of scaffolding learning for block-based...
How are Autistic People Involved in the Design of Extended Reality Technologies? A Systematic Literature Review
Abstract The primary aim of this systematic review is to investigate the inclusion of autistic individuals in the design process of immersive technologies. This study follows the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses standards for...
Technologies, Strategies, and Supports Helpful to Faculty in the e-Mentoring of Dissertations
Abstract Prior research has established the importance of the supervisor-doctoral candidate relationship and highlighted the importance of mentoring practices for the successful completion of doctoral theses/dissertations in the online environment. This article...