Teaching, Learning and Technology

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Subhah Khan: An Interdisciplinary Path to Pedagogy

A Fulbright Scholar from Kashmir, Pakistan), Subhah Khan’s journey to educational technology began with a rich, interdisciplinary background that bridges economics, political science, and anthropology. It was during her undergraduate years that she discovered a quiet but persistent passion for the transformative power of education. From designing curricula on environmental conservation to researching learning analytics, Khan realized how deeply pedagogy impacts real-world equity.

Now pursuing her M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning, and Technology, she has found a program that channels her drive for systemic change.
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Sarah McDermott: A Journey of Passion and Purpose

While most students in the 4+1 Accelerated Master’s program begin their transition in their sophomore year, Sarah McDermott took a unique path, jumping in during her junior year. Now in her first year as a graduate student, she is fast-tracking her way to the classroom, proving that the program’s flexibility is one of its greatest strengths.
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Student Spotlight: Lauren Tillstrom Biegley

For Lauren Tillstrom Biegley, the decision to pursue a doctoral degree was rooted in a desire to bridge the gap between research-based theory and the realities of K-12 schools. After years spent in elementary classrooms, she was looking for more than academics; she wanted a partner in progress.
Valeria Rivera-Perez: Finding a Path in Special Education

Valeria Rivera-Perez chose Lehigh's College of Education for a simple reason: its reputation for academic rigor and its track record of producing elite, classroom-ready educators. However, what started as a focus on secondary biology quickly evolved into a dual passion.
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New Summer Courses Explore AI in Education

The College of Education is offering three new courses for Summer Session 1 (May 26 - July 3) on Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning. Each course tackles one of three aspects of this emerging technology: Opportunities, the Toolset, and Crisis. The courses are online asynchronous with opportunities for students to meet synchronously with instructors or teaching assistants.
Lehigh University College of Education Launches "Inspire" Scholarship Program to Address Pennsylvania's Educator Shortage

New initiative offers 15% tuition discount on master's degree programs in five high-need certification areas beginning Summer 2026
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Info Sessions Highlight Paths to Career Expansion

Expand your career options with an advanced degree in Teaching, Learning, & Technology or Special Education, or enroll in our Learning Sciences minor and design innovative, hands-on solutions for learning in a rapidly changing world.
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Hammond Kicks Off Mountain Talk Education Miniseries

Join Tom Hammond, an associate professor in the Teaching, Learning, and Technology, for the launch of a special Mountain Talk Education Miniseries on Thursday, February 26 at 7-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The title for Hammond's talk is AI Literacy Must Be a Critical Literacy: Why, How, and How Not to Do It.
Building the Next Generation of Educators, Together

Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies Brook Sawyer shares the challenges facing education and outlines a path forward—including two COE-sponsored events scheduled for this week.
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Gamification Engages Students in Math Learning

Zilong Pan and his co-authors recently published a featured article in Phi Delta Kappan outlining the benefits of gamification in math learning. The authors outline how incorporating a math-based game can improve learning outcomes for elementary students.