Integrating STEM through Robotics in every classroom around the world.
The Robotics Education Group is part of RAIL, the Research for the Advancement of Innovative Learning, in The University of Georgia's College of Education. The goal of the Robotics Education Group is to advance STEM teaching in learning in everyday K-12 classroom lessons. Our mission is to integrate STEM through Robotics in every classroom around the world.
● Developing technology-enhanced case-based learning environments
● Integrative STEM robotics education in K-12
● Reasoning and reflective thinking
● Research focused on work ethic, innovation, and career navigation
● Current research and instruction includes elementary STEM and robotics
● Demonstrated collaboration and group communication skills
● Developed award-winning teacher professional development
● Taught secondary mathematics, including problem solving and geometry
● Developed a systems model of technology integration used in various settings
● Designed and developed online courses for fully online programs and various online learning environments in higher education settings
● Designed and developed curriculum and textbooks for middle school EFL learners
● Taught English to young EFL learners
● K-5 Common Core Mathematics Professional Development Curriculum development for Connecticut Department of Education and Florida Charter School Initiative through Public Consulting Group, Inc.
● Certified Business Systems and Technology 6-12 teacher in Florida.
● Research focus on K-12 teacher professional development.
● Directed a Robot Science Club and ICT Ethics Club for Elementary School in Korea
● Taught Computer Science Gifted Children (Scratch) in Korea
● Former Director of Information Education of elementary school in Korea
● K-6 multiple subjects teacher certified in the state of California
● Worked in a science magnet elementary school
● Designed and developed Globally STEM related courses
● Taught elementary and middle school mathematics
● M.Ed. in Learning, Design, and Technology
● B.A in Mathematics Education
● Masters and Bachelors degrees in IT engineering
● Worked in the IT industry as a certified Oracle DBA for close to 3 years
● Enjoying reading poetry, experimenting with different styles of cuisine and improving my meditation practice.
● Technology integration in K-12 education and English education
● Running and creating websites for educational purposes
● Worked for Smart Education Center in Busan, Korea
● Taught English to secondary school students in Korea
● M.A. in English Education
● B.A. in Sociology and English education
● Research interests include Embodied Cognition in Science and Mathematics Learning; Embodied Learning Patterns in Computational Thinking within the Context of Robotics Education; Ecological Perspective towards Embodiment in Educational Technology.
● Worked as a Curriculum Development Specialist, collaborating in planning, implementation, and assessment as well as providing professional development for in-service teachers in Turkey.
● Worked as a Serious Game Designer and Developer in Turkey.
● MS in Curriculum and Instruction in Turkey, from Middle East Technical University.
● Worked as a Education and Training Coordinator at the University of Florida, providing curriculum and in-service teacher training for 4th-12th grade science teachers.
● Research interests include historical thinking strategies to improve real-world problem solving.
● MEd in Learning, Design, and Technology, from the University of Georgia.