Cryptography has been used for thousands of years to conceal covert messages, but researchers believe it may serve another purpose — to help children become successful readers and writers.
Acclaimed study adds new dimension to college chemistry instruction
To 3D or not to 3D? College instructors in chemistry and other science disciplines are debating whether it’s best to use traditional, two-dimensional renderings of basic structures like organic molecules and crystals, or to adopt new technology that can render images of molecular structures in three dimensions.
Q & A with Kara Dawson on closing the ‘digital divide’
Dawson took time to discuss her research and the ways incorporating technology and digital tools into traditional classrooms can help all types of learners to flourish.
Study explores impact of ‘active learning classroom’ design
Inspired by the early impact of P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School’s new, state-of-the-art elementary wing, faculty researchers from PKY and...
Ed. technology researcher lands record five NSF grants
Education technology scholar Pasha Antonenko has accomplished a feat no other COE faculty member has ever done–landing five research grants from the National Science Foundation — all in the same funding cycle.
Ed. tech’s online master’s program ranked 9th in U.S.
The UF College of Education’s online master’s degree program in education technology – which provides education professionals with the knowledge and...
Study reveals ‘digital divide’ among state’s middle schoolers
GAINESVILLE, Fla.---A new achievement gap is developing among Florida middle-school students based on their access to technology and whether they...
Donor-funded iPads helping COE students learn to teach digital curriculum
Today’s schools are under pressure to increase technology access, education and use for their students. UF’s College of Education is helping schools...
7 COE faculty receive promotions
The College of Education congratulates professors Alyson Adams, Gary Boulware, Penny Cox, Kara Dawson, Timothy Jacobbe, Erica McCray and Albert...
Ed tech’s Kara Dawson doubles up on UF honors for research, mentoring
If recognition from her peers and students is any indication, 2012-13 was a banner academic year for Kara Dawson, UF associate professor in...