The ASU+GSV Summit, a collaboration between Arizona State University and Global Silicon Valley, kicked off its three-day conference Monday in San Diego.
The annual event brings together educators, industry leaders, investors and entrepreneurs to take on the challenge of ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the future.
Many of this year's sessions covered learning and education, including panels on virtual reality and the future of teaching.
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Amy Papacek presents innovative on-line practice experiences for teacher preparation programs; Hans van der Mars co-authors an article about mobile apps that help develop motor skills; and more. Hans van der Mars, professor
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Teaching difficult history has never been easy. But aspiring history teachers at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College may have an edge in navigating this challenge.
Each year, Arizona State University hosts Fulbright scholars from around the world. This year, Olena Tanchyk was one of them.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
Michelle Glerum loves teaching: teaching students and teaching future teachers.
Her goal is to create lessons that encourage students to think critically about world issues and help them compose sound and logical arguments.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
A familiar adage says that if you want something done, ask a busy person.
Mark Knapp’s path to teaching was an unconventional one. It took him to tech giant Google and to Africa and Southeastern Asia.
But when the Amherst College graduate finally decided on a new career path that would impact lives, he turned to teaching. Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College was one of his top choices for a graduate school.
Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday and is celebrated annually the first week of May. But here’s the catch — not all teachers like it.
Many appreciate and deeply value the individual expressions of thanks from students and families. But they also can’t help thinking that such forms of appreciation shouldn’t be mistaken for the kinds of systemic innovations that would actually improve education for learners and teachers.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
In answer to the question: “Why English, philosophy and sustainability?” Zane Encinas might say, “Isn’t it obvious?”
The quality of a substitute teacher has a direct impact on the quality of a student's education. And yet, the shortage of temporary teachers during and since the pandemic has led some states, including Arizona, to lower the requirements for this essential position.
Carole Basile, dean of Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, recently commented on relaxing the criteria for temporary teachers.