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.
Ike Choi, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology
● Exploring effective ways to enhance students’ real-world problem-solving abilities in higher education including areas of engineering, computer science, agricultural science, human medicine, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and teacher education
● Developing technology-enhanced case-based learning environments
● Integrative STEM robotics education in K-12
● Reasoning and reflective thinking
● Developing technology-enhanced case-based learning environments
● Integrative STEM robotics education in K-12
● Reasoning and reflective thinking
Roger B. Hill, Ph.D.
Professor of Career & Information Studies
● Co-developer of framework for 21st century work preparation
● Research focused on work ethic, innovation, and career navigation
● Current research and instruction includes elementary STEM and robotics
● Demonstrated collaboration and group communication skills
● Research focused on work ethic, innovation, and career navigation
● Current research and instruction includes elementary STEM and robotics
● Demonstrated collaboration and group communication skills
Theodore J. Kopcha, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Learning, Design, and Technology
● Research focus on K-12 technology integration in STEM
● 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
● 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
John Mativo, EDD, MSME.
Associate Professor of Career & Information Studies
● Mechatronics
● Energy systems
● Mechanics
● STEM K-16
● Workforce Development
● Energy systems
● Mechanics
● STEM K-16
● Workforce Development
Youngkwon Bae
Associate Professor at the Daegu National University of Education
● Director at the Institute of Global Education for the Advancement of Innovative Learning
Yi-Chun (Shelly) Hong, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor in the Division of Educational Leadership & Innovation at the Arizona State University
● Research interest: real-world ill-structured problem solving; reflective thinking patterns in solving design problems; engineering design education; online collaborative learning environments
● 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
● 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
Jennifer McGregor
Doctoral Researcher of Learning, Design, and Technology
● K-12 Mathematics Professional Development Curriculum development for Tatweer Company for Educational Services Science and Mathematics Professional Development Program in Saudi Arabia through Pearson International.
● 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.
● 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.
Seungki Shin
Doctoral Researcher of Learning, Design, and Technology
● Taught K-6 STEM and Computer Science in Korea
● 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
● 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
Jasmine Choi
Doctoral Researcher of Learning, Design, and Technology
● University Instructor for EDIT 2000- Learning and Teaching with Technology: Project-based learning course about learning to design and develop tools by using technology to support communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving
● K-6 multiple subjects teacher certified in the state of California
● Worked in a science magnet elementary school
● K-6 multiple subjects teacher certified in the state of California
● Worked in a science magnet elementary school
Yingxiao (Karen) Qian
Doctoral Researcher of Learning, Design, and Technology
● Research focuses on K-12 STEM education and computational thinking
● 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
● 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
Swagata Das
Doctoral Researcher of Learning, Design, and Technology
● Research interests in “Computational Thinking”
● 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.
● 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.
Jeonghun Oh
Doctoral Researcher of Learning, Design, and Technology
● Specialzation in online learning environments and multicultural education with technologies
● 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
● 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