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Student Spotlight: Deeksha Aradhya

After earning two degrees and pursuing a career in early childhood education within her home country of India, Deeksha Aradhya wanted to continue her studies to view the field through a research lens.

September 3, 2020Student Life

David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instruction

云顶赌场app Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, 鈥淓ffective Online Teaching.鈥�

August 24, 2020Centers and Institutes, Resources for Educators

云顶赌场app researchers partner with nonprofits CodeVA, TERC on NSF-funded project to bring computer science into Virginia鈥檚 middle school history classrooms

A new NSF-funded research project aims to broaden middle school students鈥� participation in meaningful and culturally relevant computer science instruction during their history classes.

August 19, 2020Research

云顶赌场app hosted the first-ever Elementary CyberCamp to introduce elementary students grades 3-5 to cybersecurity. The camp's curriculum was designed as an engaging, educational, and fun virtual experience for the campers.

July 30, 2020Community Engagement

Professor receives national award for contributions to social science education field

Professor Michael J. Berson received the Irving Morrissett Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Science Education this month at the Social Science Education Consortium鈥檚 2020 Annual Meeting.

July 28, 2020Faculty and Staff

Virtual CyberCamp helps high school students develop cybersecurity skills, explore careers paths

Now in its fifth year, the 云顶赌场app鈥檚 CyberCamp gives high school students of different ability levels and backgrounds hands-on experience in cybersecurity principles while providing them with opportunities to network with industry professionals in the Tampa Bay cybersecurity community.

July 27, 2020Community Engagement

云顶赌场app students gain literacy teaching skills through virtual tutoring program

In response to 云顶赌场app's shift to fully-online instruction due to the coronavirus pandemic, the College of Education's summer literacy practicum course was hosted in a format that gave 云顶赌场app students experience tutoring preschool and elementary-aged students in virtual settings.

July 23, 2020Academics, Community Engagement

Associate Professor selected for fellowship with IAspire Leadership Academy

Associate Professor Ruthmae Sears was selected to join the second cohort of the Aspire Alliance鈥檚 Institutional Change Network (IChange) IAspire Leadership Academy.

July 22, 2020Faculty and Staff

Student Spotlight: Cristina Viera

Establishing a career centered on history was what Cristina Viera aimed for when she started her college journey. After commencing a career in education, she transitioned to a civilian position with the Department of Defense (DoD). During her 12 years with the DoD, Viera realized teaching was her true calling.

July 15, 2020Academics, Student Life

Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches 鈥楧ear Writer鈥� Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from home

The Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 29, 2020Centers and Institutes, Community Engagement

Student Spotlight: Merritt Smith

At the start of her studies at 云顶赌场app, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of Florida teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of 云顶赌场app鈥檚 Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university鈥檚 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.

May 28, 2020Academics, Student Life

Alumni Spotlight: Linda Morales

As a parent of three and a former stay-at-home mom, Linda Morales was no stranger to the term 鈥減arent involvement.鈥�

May 19, 2020Alumni and Friends, Student Life