{"id":25701,"date":"2025-09-23T21:36:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T01:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/?page_id=25701"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:10:59","slug":"learning-design-and-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/interdisciplinary-learning-and-teaching-ilt-in-early-childhood-design-and-technology-and-stem-unit\/learning-design-and-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning, Design, and Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fw_orange--banner is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull banner__img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2194\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM.jpg 2194w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM-1024x420.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM-768x315.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM-1536x630.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/09\/Screenshot-2025-09-23-at-9.40.24-PM-2048x840.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2194px) 100vw, 2194px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide banner_content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEARNING, DESIGN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>AND TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rooted in design thinking, the Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) area prepares students to design learning environments and integrate digital tools to inform practice. Through interdisciplinary coursework and applied research, students gain the skills to lead in schools, communities, and organizations where technology plays a central role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:tpteinfo@utk.edu\">Request More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#programs\">Degree Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#work\">Recent Work from Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Research in the Learning, Design, and Technology (LDT) area focuses on how design and technology shape teaching and learning across classrooms and communities. Faculty and students collaborate on projects that develop innovative digital tools and apply design thinking to create meaningful learning experiences. This work highlights both practical applications and new possibilities for the future of education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LDT area of study offers undergraduate courses and graduate programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Courses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/preview_course_nopop.php?catoid=54&amp;coid=353913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Educational Technology 386<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our graduate programs include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A <strong>Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning<\/strong> (Online) which is intended for currently admitted graduate students seeking to develop skills necessary for designing, developing, and teaching online courses in various contexts such as higher education, corporate, K-12 education, and military settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Master of Science (M. S.) in Learning, Design, and Technology<\/strong> which is designed to prepare educators and professionals to create technology-rich learning environments.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology (Distance Education)<\/strong> which is designed individuals who hold a master\u2019s degree in education and who are employed as a <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/opl\/education-licensure-programs\/job-embedded-practitioner-licensure-program\/\">Job-Embedded practitioner<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Learning, Design, and Technology <\/strong>which provides advanced study and research opportunities for those seeking to shape the future of technology and learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#grad\">More on Graduate Certificate in Online Learning and Teaching (Online)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#ms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on M. S. in Learning, Design, and Technology<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/volsonline.utk.edu\/program\/post-masters\/teacher-education-eds\/#concentrations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on Ed.S. in Educational Technology (Distance Education)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#phd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">More on Ph. D. in Learning, Design, and Technology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Student look at computer with data analysis graphs on computer\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-26205 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/06\/TPTE-New-Website-DTDS-Program-Area-Middle-Page-Photo-2000x851px-1024x436.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#857d79\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns bg-para__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-para__cl cl-lf has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-smokey-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em><em><em>Learning, Design, and Technology is about imagining what\u2019s possible for learning\u2014bringing creativity, innovation, and evidence together to design experiences that make a lasting impact in classrooms and communities<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning, Design, and Technology Faculty&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The LDT concentration is taught by faculty with deep expertise in instructional and educational technology, online learning environments, instructional systems design. LDT faculty also teach classes and undertake research  in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/interdisciplinary-learning-and-teaching-ilt-in-early-childhood-design-and-technology-and-stem-unit\/computing-ai-and-data-in-education-cade\/\" id=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/interdisciplinary-learning-and-teaching-ilt-in-early-childhood-design-and-technology-and-stem-unit\/computing-ai-and-data-in-education-cade\/\">Computing, AI, and Data Analytics in Education (CADE) concentration<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faculty\" class=\"wp-block-group profileCardContainer is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/KBoles2017Headshot-62-kb-large.jpg\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-25798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/KBoles2017Headshot-62-kb-large.jpg 640w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/KBoles2017Headshot-62-kb-large-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Kelly Boles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:klboles@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/kelly-l-boles\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moudgalya_Sukanya.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moudgalya_Sukanya.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moudgalya_Sukanya-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Moudgalya_Sukanya-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Sukanya Moudgalya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:smoudgal@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/sukanya-moudgalya\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Romero-Hall_Enilda.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Romero-Hall_Enilda.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Romero-Hall_Enilda-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Romero-Hall_Enilda-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Enilda Romero-Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:eromeroh@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/enilda-romero-hall\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Rosenberg_Joshua_2024.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Rosenberg_Joshua_2024.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Rosenberg_Joshua_2024-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Rosenberg_Joshua_2024-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Joshua Rosenberg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Associate Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:jmrosenberg@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/joshua-rosenberg\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/12\/YSong.jpg\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-25787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/12\/YSong.jpg 187w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/12\/YSong-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Yukyeong Song<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:nkim2@utk.edu\">Em<\/a><a href=\"mailto:ysong51@utk.edu\">a<\/a><a href=\"mailto:nkim2@utk.edu\">il<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/yukyeong-song\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Sung_Hanall_2025.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Sung_Hanall_2025.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Sung_Hanall_2025-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Sung_Hanall_2025-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Hanall Sung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:hanallsung@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/hanall-sung\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wong_Rachel.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wong_Rachel.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wong_Rachel-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Wong_Rachel-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Rachel Wong<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle wp-block-paragraph\">Assistant Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:rwong2@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/rachel-wong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"work\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Recent Work From Faculty and Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Education<\/strong><br>Boles, K. L. (2024). Spatial equity considerations for calculus and statistics as secondary mathematics endpoints. In K. W. Kosko, J. Caniglia, S. A. Courtney, M. Zolfaghari, &amp; G. A. Morris. (Eds). Envisioning the Future of Mathematics Education in Uncertain Times: Proceedings of the 46th Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME-NA) 2024 (pp. 211-216). Cleveland, OH. Kent State University. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.51272\/pmena.46.2024\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.51272\/pmena.46.2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Computer Science Education&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Moudgalya, S. K., Lachney, M., Yadav, A., &amp; Allen Kuyenga, M. (2024). What does the phrase \u201cdiverse students\u201d mean? An exploration of CS teachers\u2019 ideas of race, culture, and community in their classrooms. <em>Computer Science Education<\/em>, 1-29.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Educational Technology Research and Development<\/strong><br>Romero-Hall, E., Allen, E., Duan, Y. &amp; Morris, A. (2025). A Decade of HyFlex Learning: A Systematic Review in Undergraduate Education. <em>Educational Technology Research and Development<\/em>.<a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11423-025-10544-4\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s11423-025-10544-4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Teachers College Record<\/strong><br>Rosenberg, J. M., Romero-Hall, E., Veletsianos, G., &amp; Allen, E. (in press). 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