Education has the potential to positively shape individuals, so those wanting to make a meaningful contribution should consider a career in this field. Having a clear purpose, such as a passion for learning, a commitment to equity, or a desire to improve social justice, will help to drive success in this demanding yet crucial profession.…
The term empowerment, or an indication of a focus on empowering students or teachers, pops up again and again in my research and publications. One of the first instances is in my dissertation proposal and final materials. When I started writing about this, I received a lot of negative feedback from advisors in my program…
Our column on Digital Badges: Recognizing, Assessing, and Motivating Learners In and Out of School Contexts was just published in JAAL. I co-wrote the column with Katerina Schenke, James E. Willis, and Daniel Hickey. As a supplement to the column, we invited a series of experts to spend some time discussing the broader impact of…