https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/index.xmlThe news of the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) Department at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. Read about the latest research grants, awards, student projects, and more.https://templateresources.usu.edu/_resources/assets/images/U-State.pnghttps://cehhs.usu.edu/en-usNewshttps://www.usu.edu/today/story/usu-offers-virtual-campus-experience-through-robloxFor a new generation of future students, exploring Utah State University begins long before stepping foot on campus — it starts on Roblox.Thursday, 8 October 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/systematic-review-early-childhood.phpA new systematic review examines computational thinking assessments for young children, identifying current practices, key gaps, and opportunities to improve the reliability, validity, and fairness of assessment tools.Monday, 5 October 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/anna-oborn-hedi-peer-role.phpITLS student Anna Oborn is serving as the HEDI Peer Advisor, helping undergraduate students navigate the program, plan their courses, and stay on track for graduation.Thursday, 1 October 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/steam-expo-2026.phpThe 2026 STEAM Expo gives middle school students an opportunity to explore AI, data science, and sensor technology through hands-on activities using BBC micro:bit devices and machine learning.Friday, 25 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/zahra-sina-stephen-scholarship-achievement.phpThree ITLS PhD students are being recognized for their recent achievements, including the 2026 Graduate Enhancement Award, scholarship opportunities, and a teaching certificate.Wednesday, 16 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/kelli-munns-library.phpUSU’s inaugural Certificate in Para-Librarianship celebrates 19 Canyons School District paraprofessional librarians and their commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences for students.Tuesday, 15 September 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/lundgren-swanson-promotion.phpThe Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences program at Utah State University is proud to celebrate the promotions of Dr. Lisa Lundgren and Dr. Hillary Swanson to Associate Professor.Friday, 28 August 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/ethics-of-ai.phpExplore the ethical and societal impacts of artificial intelligence in The Ethics of AI, a new online course from ITLS. Students will critically examine how generative and predictive AI shape labor, equity, automation, environmental sustainability, and ciThursday, 16 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/lifelong-learning-in-thailand.phpNew book co-authored by Deborah Fields, research professor in the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at USU, examines the lifelong learning movement in Thailand inspired by the constructionism philosophy—the belief that people leThursday, 16 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/itls-spotlight-dr-peacock.phpDr. Gretchen Peacock joins ITLS as interim department head, bringing decades of experience in academic leadership.Tuesday, 14 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/breanne-litts-taehyun-kim.phpThe Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences recognizes and thanks Dr. Breanne Litts and Dr. Taehyun Kim for their many contributions to our department and the ITLS community as they leave the Department of Instructional Technology andSunday, 12 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/isls-2026-recap.phpITLS had a strong presence at ISLS 2026, with 29 faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students contributing across multiple sessions. The community was recognized for award-winning and finalist research, highlighting innovative, equity-focused, and contThursday, 2 July 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2026/andy-walker-itls-department-head.phpAndrew Walker, Ph.D., has announced his decision to step down as department head of the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department after 10 years of dedicated service. Walker credits his team of faculty, staff, and students for the departmeTuesday, 30 June 2026https://cehs.usu.edu/news/2026/deans-fellows-2026The Dean’s Leadership Fellows for the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services (CEHS) have been announced for academic year 2026-27. Introduced last year, the Dean’s Leadership Fellows program provides participants with insight into the cThursday, 21 May 2026https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2025/meet-your-advisor.phpFriday, 25 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2025/mother-son-awarded-masters-degrees.phpIn May 2024 and 2025, the Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services bestowed graduate degrees on Tylan Dee (2024) and Tonie Dee (2025), a mother/son pair whose non-traditiTuesday, 15 July 2025https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/innovative-postdoc.phpThe National Science Foundation has awarded a $1.25M grant to Professors David Feldon and Shawn Whiteman in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University. The grant is a three-year project that introduces an innovaThursday, 5 December 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/don-smellie-obituary.phpThe Department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) at Utah State University mourns the passing of Dr. Don Smellie, a dedicated educator and visionary leader whose impact was felt at Utah State University. Thursday, 24 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/Navajo-kindergartenKristin Searle, associate professor in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, is part of a collaborative research team that was recently awarded a combined $1.3M three-year grant fuMonday, 7 October 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/2024-strohbehn-internship.phpCongratulations to Dr. Aubrey Rogowski, a recent PhD graduate and the recipient of the 2024 Strohbehn Internship! She is recognized for her exceptional leadership in educational technology and her dedication to improving STEM and computer science educatioThursday, 26 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/naomi-award.phpCongratulations to our ITLS PhD Student, Sariah Lopez Fierro, who, with her advisor, Dr. Ha Nguyen, won the Naomi Miyake Outstanding Student CSCL (computer-supported collaborative learning) award at the 2024 International Society for Learning Sciences annTuesday, 24 September 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/policy-brief.phpEmpowering Utah teachers with more control over their professional learning is crucial to addressing teacher burnout and improving instructional practices.Friday, 30 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/tribute-to-megan.phpDr. Katarina Pantic, an assistant professor at Weber State University and a graduate of the ITLS Ph.D. program, has published a heartfelt tribute to Megan Hamilton in the Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education (JISTE). Friday, 2 August 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2024/academic-advisor.phpUtah State University’s Office of the Provost and the USU Advising Awards Committee has named USU academic advisor Tylan Dee the university’s Outstanding New Advisor of the Year. Dee has served as an academic advisor at USU Blanding since 2022. In May 202Monday, 1 July 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/aera-2024.phpStudents from the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) and Higher Education and Student Affairs (HEDI) programs captivated audiences at the prestigious 2024 Annual Meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA) held in PhilFriday, 26 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/community-engagement-champs-2024.phpThe USU Center for Community Engagement recognized the work of outstanding faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners as part of the Annual Community Engagement Awards Ceremony and Poster Session on April 17.Thursday, 25 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2023/awards-2024.phpCongratulations to all of our 2024 award winners! We're grateful for all the hard work and dedication everyone has given to the ITLS department.Friday, 5 April 2024https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/doctoral-assistantship.phpWe have a new PhD student assistantship for web and social media. We accept applications for the 2024-2025 doctoral cohort through December 15, 2023. Click to learn more. Friday, 27 October 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/news/2023/classic-african-board-game-songo-a-space-for-learning-and-collaboration.phpRebecca Y. Bayeck, ITLS assistant professor, is finding ways to create inclusive learning environments in formal learning settings by studying the cultural values and literacies intertwined with the classic African game Songo.Wednesday, 18 October 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/connected-learning-summit.phpConnected Learning Summit extended its deadline to July 1. Continue reading for more information. Monday, 26 June 2023https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/kelli-munns-professional-practice-instructor.phpKelli Munns joined the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences as a Professional Practice Instructor. Wednesday, 21 December 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/support-for-iran.phpITSA stands with the people of Iran to support the Iranian community at USU and in the broader community. Monday, 17 October 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/spotlight_siyu_wu.phpSiyu Wu is a master's graduate from the ITLS department. She will continue her education and research toward her doctoral degree.Saturday, 13 August 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/faculty-awards.phpCongratulations to the 2022 Instructional Technology and Learning sciences faculty awardees. Tuesday, 26 April 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/faculty-and-alumni-awards.phpCongratulations to the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences 2022 staff and alumni awardees. Tuesday, 26 April 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/student-research-symposium-2022.phpITLS students will be presenting at the 2022 Student Research Symposium in April. Thursday, 24 March 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/rebecca-bayeck-assistant-professor.phpDr. Rebecca Bayeck accepts new Assistant Professor position in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department at USU. Wednesday, 9 February 2022https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/graduate-fellowships-megan-hamilton-and-lili-yan.phpThe Center for Intersectional Gender Studies and Research recently awarded Megan Hamilton and Lili Yan the graduate fellowships. Tuesday, 23 November 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/careers-matt-fuller.phpMatt Fuller is a USU alumnus with a master’s degree in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences who is currently serving as head of the Automated Manufacturing department at Bridgerland Technical College.Tuesday, 31 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/careers-aprel-mendenhall.phpAprel Mendenhall is a USU alumna with her MEd degree in ITLS. She is currently working as the director of Instructional Design at American Heritage Worldwide.Thursday, 26 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/careers-whitney-lewis.phpWhitney Lewis is a USU alumna with a Master of Science in ITLS. Lewis is currently working as a senior instructional designer at Intuit, where she and her team lead, design, and present training for customer support employees.Wednesday, 18 August 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/2021-itls-awards.php2021 ITLS Awards. We’re so proud of all the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff, and we’re excited to announce the recipients of our departmental awards! Friday, 7 May 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/breanne-litts-undergraduate-research-mentor.phpDr. Breanne K. Litts was recently named Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor of the Year at USU. This annual, university-wide award recognizes an outstanding faculty mentor of undergraduate researchers.Thursday, 22 April 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/soojeong-jeong-received-aera-award.phpDr. Soojeong Jeong, a postdoctoral research associate in ITLS received the Outstanding Paper Award from the American Educational Research Association (AERA).Friday, 5 March 2021https://www.usu.edu/today/story/virtual-virus-helps-students-cope-with-covid-19Funded by a National Science Foundation-sponsored RAPID grant, researchers at Utah State have partnered with the University of Pennsylvania to help children understand and cope with the COVID-19 pandemic through an interactive online learning game.Wednesday, 10 February 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/effective-study-for-online-learning.phpCOVID-19 has caused a dramatic change in the education system, forcing most to learn and teach remotely. The ITLS departmen has been dedicated in helping students maintain an enjoyable and effective online learning experience.Monday, 25 January 2021https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/what-is-hedi.phpHuman experience design focuses on understanding the perspective and needs of users who experience problems in order to determine whether the solutions that have been designed for them is truly meeting their needs.Friday, 11 December 2020usu.edu/today/story/esports-helping-students-have-something-to-cheer-for-during-pandemicAmong the many student organizations that are still going strong is the USU eSports Club, which has continued its competition throughout the fall semester.Friday, 4 December 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/about-safeatusu.phpScholars for Anti-racist Fellowship in Education at Utah State University is an organization with a purpose to create a safe space for critical anti-racist dialogue and self-reflection in academia.Wednesday, 2 December 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/dr-searle-and-tofel-grehl-receive-nsf-grant.phpDr. Kristin Searle and Dr. Colby Tofel-Grehl were recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop culturally responsive computing curricula for teachers and students in grades 4-8.Monday, 30 November 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/breanne-litts-receives-spencer-foundation-grant.phpDr. Breanne Litts of the ITLS department and Dr. Melissa Tehee of the department of Psychology received a grant from the Spencer Foundation funding their project investigating how to develop cultural competence in learners.Wednesday, 4 November 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/spotlight-lisa-lundgren.phpEarlier this year, Dr. Lisa Lundgren was hired as an assistant professor in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University.Wednesday, 28 October 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/esports.phpUtah State University’s Esports Club gives gamers a place to enjoy video games in both casual and competitive environments.Thursday, 15 October 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/spotlight-lyndsie-oreno.phpLyndsie Oreno is the newest council member of the Instructional Technology Student Association. As ITSA Bachelor’s Vice President, she will represent the interests of students in the Human Experience Design and Interaction undergraduate program.Monday, 12 October 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/when-the-going-gets-tough-scratch-on.phpEmmy Jensen, a remote Masters student for the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department, recently received approval from administrators at Shengli Elementary School in Taiwan to use Scratch as part of her curriculum. Monday, 28 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/e-textile-video-wins-award.phpA video highlighting the e-textiles work of ITLS Associate Research Professor Deborah Fields recently received the Experts’ Choice Award for PreK-12 in the National Science Foundation’s STEM Diversity and Inclusion Video Exhibition Challenge. Thursday, 24 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/collaborative-research-receives-nsf-grant.phpDr. Mimi Recker and Dr. Jody Clarke-Midura of the ITLS department and Dr. Jessica Shumway of TEAL received a grant from NSF funding a project to enhance elementary teachers and paraprofessional educators’ ability to teach computer science. Monday, 21 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/spotlight-andy-walker.phpDr. Andy Walker is the head of the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department, part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University. Thursday, 10 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/spotlight-zeb-nava.phpZebadiah Nava is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Human Experience Design and Interaction (HEDI) from the department of Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at Utah State University. Thursday, 3 September 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/school-librarian-maker-course.phpAubrey Rogowski, a graduate student in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department at Utah State University, developed a canvas module to teach school librarians about making and maker activities.Saturday, 29 August 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/spotlight-ramy-shaaban.phpRamy Shaaban is the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences’ newest professor and program coordinator for the HEDI BS program.Wednesday, 12 August 2020https://youtu.be/Sb1REhXRuCAHave you been curious to know the policies that the ITLS department will follow during the fall semester? Watch the ITLS Repopulation Town Hall discussion to learn more.Friday, 7 August 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/students-help-with-the-improvement-of-colega.phpDr. Nick Eastmond, USU Emeritus Professor for the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department, gave an ITLS class the opportunity to help with the improvement of the Philippines’ nation-wide educational program for teaching human rights.Tuesday, 4 August 2020https://www.usu.edu/today/story/breanne-litts-receives-nsf-career-awardBreanne Litts received a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award for her work exploring how a community-driven and culture-centered approach engages American Indian youth and elders in science and technology.Wednesday, 22 July 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/2020-itls-awards.php2020 ITLS Awards We’re so proud of all the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff, and we’re excited to announce the recipients of our departmental awards! Thursday, 7 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/david-feldon-receives-nsf-grant.phpDr. David Feldon has received a grant from the National Science Foundation funding a $2.5 million project to study the relationship between soft skills training and career success among graduates in STEM fieldsMonday, 4 May 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/katarina-pantic-accepts-new-position-at-weber-state.phpDr. Katarina Pantic, a recent graduate from the ITLS department, recently accepted a position as an assistant professor Weber State University. Wednesday, 29 April 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/2020-itls-online-graduate-programs-rating.phpFor the sixth year in a row, Utah State University’s online Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) graduate degree programs were rated in the top 15 of all online graduate programs in the nation.Monday, 20 April 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/dr-jody-clarke-midura-promoted-with-tenure.phpDr. Jody Clarke-Midura was promoted with tenure, making her the newest associate professor in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Tuesday, 7 April 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/itls-offers-support-in-covid-crisis-2.phpWhile there has been a lot of bad news, the ITLS department at Utah State University has something good to share. Faculty, staff, students and alumni have helped convert all of the face-to-face classes to eLearning opportunities in less than a week. Thursday, 2 April 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/itls-students-team-up-at-saltcon.phpDr. Katarina Pantic, ITLS research assistant, returned to SaltCON 2020 in March to share in the fun and games, while checking out the latest game designs with other ITLS students.Monday, 30 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/students-share-skills-to-support-content-conversion.phpITLS faculty, staff, students and alumni volunteered to help Utah State University convert all of its face-to-face classes to remote learning when the Covid-19 pandemic closed the campus.Saturday, 28 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/itls-offers-support-in-covid-crisis-1.phpWhile there has been a lot of bad news, the ITLS department at Utah State University has something good to share. Faculty, staff, students and alumni have helped convert all of the face-to-face classes to eLearning opportunities in less than a week. Friday, 27 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/dr-lisa-lundgren-accepts-new-position.phpDr. Lisa Lundgren uses expertise in social network analysis, network visualization and out-of-school science learning to understand the social and knowledge-creating structures and practices that develop in digital habitats.Monday, 23 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/culturally-disruptive-design.phpThis story, featuring a talk by ITLS faculty member Breanne Litts at her alma mater, was published in The University of Washington newspaper, The Daily, on March 9, 2020 and republished with permission from the author. Wednesday, 11 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/ramy-shaaban-accepts-position.phpThe ITLS department in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services at USU is very pleased to announce the selection of a new assistant professor. Dr. Ramy Shaaban has accepted the new position and will start in the fall of 2020. Monday, 9 March 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/dr-reckers-nsf-partnership.phpThe partnership is developing curricula and activities incorporating consumer-grade programmable sensor technologies in middle school classrooms in the Denver public school system.Thursday, 6 February 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/announcing-the-new-itls-bachelors-degree.phpThe new bachelor’s degree program in Human Experience Design and Interaction (HEDI) degree will teach human-centered design skills necessary for career fields such as game studies, multimedia, user experience and interface design, and data analysis. Saturday, 25 January 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/itls-welcomes-hillary-swanson.phpDr. Hillary Swanson is the ITLS department's new faculty member. Swanson brings great expertise as an educator, with new research as a learning scientist and enthusiasm for collaborating in USU's stimulating intellectual community.Tuesday, 14 January 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2020/aggie-hero-becca-johnson-inspires.phpITLS graduate student Becca Johnson shares her personal story to help others overcome their own tragedies. Johnson was honored by the Student Association as an Aggie Hero as part of USU's Think Care Act mission.Wednesday, 8 January 2020https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/lili-yan-accepted-into-hastac.phpLili Yan, a doctoral student in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department at USU, was accepted into the HASTAC (Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Alliance and Collaboratory) Scholars program.Friday, 20 December 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/itls-graduate-jeremy-merrill-in-demand.phpRecent ITLS graduate Jeremy Merrill is the new director of instructional design at the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) where he runs an online program called Detention and Corrections Online Training Academy (DACOTA).Wednesday, 20 November 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/michelle-jensen-and-aprel-mendenhall-awarded-first.phpMichelle Jensen and Aprel Mendenall, masters students in the ITLS Department, won top honors in the Design and Development Competition at the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) International Conference in Las Vegas.Monday, 11 November 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/deborah-fields-releases-best-practices-of-design.phpDr. Deborah Fields presents Best Practices of Design for children using digital technology, after five years of research.Monday, 4 November 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/dr-breanne-litts-present-at-un-civil-society-conference.phpDr. Breanne Litts, assistant professor in USU’s Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department (ITLS), and several collaborators recently shared their work at the 68th annual United Nations Civil Society Conference. Monday, 30 September 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/dr-deborah-fields-travels-the-world.phpFinland, Thailand, Taiwan and Teaching - Dr. Deborah Fields recently went around the world presenting and teaching about her research in constructionist learning in practice.Wednesday, 25 September 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/megan-hamilton-accepted-as-a-research-and-practice-fellow.phpMegan Hamilton was accepted as a 2019 Research and Practice fellow for the #InclusiveSciComm Symposium to be held at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, Rhode Island.Tuesday, 13 August 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/hillary-swanson-accepts-assistant-professor-position.phpWe are excited to announce Dr. Hillary Swanson has accepted a new position in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) Department. Dr. Swanson will begin her position on January 1, 2020.Thursday, 16 May 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/megan-hamilton-won-shark-tank-research-funding-competition.phpMegan Hamilton, a doctoral student in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department, won $1,500 in a "Shark Tank" presentation on April 8th in Toronto.Monday, 15 April 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/drs-feldon-and-tofel-grehl-to-receive-aera-award.phpDr. David Feldon and Dr. Colby Tofel-Grehl will be awarded the Significant Contribution to Educational Measurement and Research Methodology Award at the AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto this week.Friday, 5 April 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/megan-hamilton-to-participate-in-shark-tank.phpMegan Hamilton will compete against graduate students from across the nation for $1,500 in a “Shark Tank” presentation, being part of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting.Wednesday, 3 April 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/itls-participation-at-aera-2019.phpFaculty and students in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) Department will share their research and participate at the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Technical Symposium in Minneapolis.Thursday, 28 March 2019https://www.usu.edu/today/index.cfm?id=58300Kristin Searle, assistant professor of the itls department, qualified and won in the university's 25th annual diversity awards.Tuesday, 26 March 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/dr-mimi-recker-invited-to-present.phpDr. Mimi Recker has been invited to present her research on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. The presentation is part of the Coalition for National Science Funding annual exhibition.Thursday, 14 March 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/mimi-recker-received-outstanding-reviewer-award.phpDr. Mimi Recker recently received an award as Outstanding Reviewer for 2018 from the American Educational Research Journal (AERJ). This journal is typically ranked in the top ten among education research journals.Tuesday, 12 March 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/itls-participation-at-fablearn-2019.phpFaculty and students in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) Department will share their research and participate at the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Technical Symposium in Minneapolis.Wednesday, 6 March 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/2019-itls-award-recipients.phpSee a list of the 2018-2019 Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences Department award recipients at Utah State. We want to congratulate all of our award recipients from the academic year.Monday, 4 March 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/students-turn-itls-class-projects-into-published-book-chapters.phpStudents from the Fall 2017 “Mobile Technologies” course turned their class projects into book chapters for the Handbook of Mobile Teaching and Learning published this year. Monday, 25 February 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/itls-faculty-will-participate-in-sigcse.phpMembers of the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences (ITLS) Department will share their research and participate at the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) Technical Symposium in Minneapolis.Thursday, 14 February 2019https://www.usu.edu/today/index.cfm?id=58220U.S. News & World Report ranked Utah State University Online’s graduate education program third in the nation. Since 2015, USU Online’s graduate degrees in education have been ranked in the top 15 and continues to improve each year.Thursday, 7 February 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2019/breanne-litts-and-whitney-lewis-publish-in-acm.phpDr. Breanne Litts and Whitney Lewis (ITLS alumna, 2018) published an article in the Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) GetMobile, which has recently been made available online.Monday, 28 January 2019https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/test-2.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/test-page.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/naomi-miyake-award-2024.phpSariah Lopez Fierro and Ha Nguyen won the Naomi Miyake Outstanding Student CSCL Awardhttps://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2024/strohbehn_internship.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/rebecca-bayeck.phpDr. Rebecca Bayeck accepts new Assistant Professor position in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department at USU. https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2022/rebecca-fellowship.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/rebecca-bayeck.phpDr. Rebecca Bayeck accepts new Assistant Professor position in the Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences department at USU. https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2021/design-lab.phpThe ITLS department houses the Design Lab, a creative space with tools, gadgets, and materials that is available to all USU students.https://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2023/doctoral-assistantship.phphttps://cehhs.usu.edu/itls/news/2026/deborah-fields-book-announcement.phpThe Society That Learns, a new book published by MIT Press, explores how a decades-long educational movement in Thailand has transformed learning into a catalyst for community development and social change. Co-authored by Dr. Deborah Fields, Ph.D., resear