In an effort to address the low retention rates of online learners, education student Nicole Wang developed SPOT, a web-based application that allows for students to interact in an online classroom while remaining anonymous.
The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Park Smith, whose career as a financial aid planner led him to the college's learning, design and technology online graduate program.
A new course developed by College of Education faculty member Wendy Coduti is the first of its kind to merge the fields of vocational rehabilitation and human resources.
Springtime is awards season at Penn State, and it's been a good season for the College of Education.
"Alumni Updates" highlights career achievements by College of Education alumni.
The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Cheryl Gahring, who's bachelor and master's degrees have led to a successful career in nonprofit management.
Fifty students in the College of Education are among the recipients of Penn State's most prestigious University-wide student awards for this academic year.
Brian Patchcoski, a 2010 graduate of the College of Education with a master's degree in college student affairs/higher education, is one of 15 prominent young alumni to be honored by the Penn State Alumni Association with the Alumni Achievement Award.
The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Dawn Crim, who started her professional career in sales before finding a passion for education.
The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Joseph Glace, who's love of education led to a career as a lawyer.
In conjunction with the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, Cristin Hall, assistant professor of education (school psychology), has partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity to revise policies, procedures and training to better address social-emotional and behavioral threats among students.
Penn State will host a national symposium, "Envisioning Racial Equity on College Campuses: Bridging Research-to-Practice Gaps for Institutional Transformation," Feb. 7-9 at the Hyatt Place State College.
"Alumni Updates" highlights career achievements by College of Education alumni.
The Alumni Spotlight is a monthly feature in Bridges, highlighting College of Education alumni who are making a difference in the lives of the people around them. This edition features Loretta Lowman, who overcame a learning disability as a child and found success as a special education teacher.
After 10 years working as a technology director and teacher for a small, rural school district, Marty Petrosky knew the best way to help his district was to return to school himself.
