/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usSun, 22 Dec 2024 18:53:23 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2023/apsi-2023-review.aspxThis past July, The ßÙßÇÂț»­ (USF) College of Education’s Anchin Center hosted its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI). The Anchin Center’s APSI is the third largest in the world, with participants joining from 32 states and 13 different countries, including Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, Myanmar, Panama, South Korea, and Turkey. This summer, they welcomed approximately 650 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers to campus for three consecutive weeks of collaborative professional learning.Rachel HattenFri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Advanced Placement Summer Institute 2023 RecapThis past July, The ßÙßÇÂț»­ (USF) College of Education’s Anchin Center hosted its annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI). The Anchin Center’s APSI is the third largest in the world, with participants joining from 32 states and 13 different countries, including Canada, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Kuwait, Mexico, Myanmar, Panama, South Korea, and Turkey. This summer, they welcomed approximately 650 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers to campus for three consecutive weeks of collaborative professional learning.ßÙßÇÂț»­: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2023/apsi-2023-review.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxThe USF College of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes David Scanga as new Director of the Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe USF College of Education welcomes David Scanga, Ed.D. as the new director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching. David Scanga Headshot/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-welcomes-david-scanga-as-the-director-of-david-c-anchin-center-for-the-advancement-of-teaching.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center/education/blog/2022/what-eye-tracking-research-tells-us-about-keeping-student-attention-in-the-classroom.aspxIn a recently published research brief for the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Professor David Rosengrant explores the use of eye trackers to study student attention and how educators can use the insights from this research to maintain interest in the classroom.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 What eye-tracking research tells us about keeping student attention in the classroomIn a recently published research brief for the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Professor David Rosengrant explores the use of eye trackers to study student attention and how educators can use the insights from this research to maintain interest in the classroom.Students with teacher in a classroom small group discussion/education/blog/2022/what-eye-tracking-research-tells-us-about-keeping-student-attention-in-the-classroom.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,STEM Education/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the ßÙßÇÂț»­ on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.External ArticleFri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 City of St. Petersburg approves USF and community researchers’ recommendations on how to address systemic racismSt. Petersburg City Council members are moving forward with a plan created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers coordinated by the ßÙßÇÂț»­ on how to identify and address structural racism in the community.Building Bridges and Supporting Racial Equity logo/news/2021/city-of-st-pete-approves-usf-researchers-recommendations-on-systemic-racism.aspxCommunity Engagement,ResearchAnti-Racism,David C. Anchin Center,Mathematics Education/education/blog/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxAs the world’s largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF’s AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF’s Tampa campus.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Registration now open for USF’s 2022 sessions of AP Summer InstituteAs the world’s largest host site of the AP Summer Institute, USF’s AP Summer Institute, hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, offers more than 30 different course subject areas and welcomes over 1,000 attendees each year to USF’s Tampa campus.USF Tampa campus entrance/education/blog/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/blog/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxUSF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board’s Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.Rocky D. BullWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF to host Pre-AP Summer Institute for teachers in summer 2022USF's David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will serve as a host site for College Board’s Pre-Advanced Placement Summer Institute on June 13-17, 2022.USF Tampa campus aerial view/education/blog/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/blog/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.Rocky D. BullThu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center to host ‘5K for K-12’ event for educators in March 2022The David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching will host its inaugural marathon, the 5K for K-12, on Saturday, March 26, 2022. The event will serve as a fundraising opportunity to support the Anchin Center’s professional development activities.5k for K12 event artwork/education/blog/2021/david-c-anchin-center-5k-for-k12-announcement.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center,Events/education/blog/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxThe Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Elizabeth EngasserWed, 27 Oct 2021 10:00:00 USF-hosted research journal publishes special issue on teaching, inquiry during COVID-19The Journal of Practitioner Research, an open-access journal housed in the USF College of Education, published a special issue about the challenges and opportunities teachers are facing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Kids with a teacher in a classroom disinfecting a table/education/blog/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center/marine-science/news/2021/usf-team-selected-to-join-new-nsf-diversity-program.aspxA cross-departmental team from USF is one of four groups chosen nationwide to participate in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.” Members of the team that prepared the application from the College of Education include Ruthmae Sears, PhD, and Dana Thompson Dorsey, PhD.External ArticleFri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 USF Team Selected to Join New NSF Diversity ProgramA cross-departmental team from USF is one of four groups chosen nationwide to participate in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) pilot program called All-ABOARD, which stands for “Alliance-Building Offshore to Achieve Resilience and Diversity.” Members of the team that prepared the application from the College of Education include Ruthmae Sears, PhD, and Dana Thompson Dorsey, PhD.A research ship, the RV Sally Ride/marine-science/news/2021/usf-team-selected-to-join-new-nsf-diversity-program.aspxResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,Mathematics Education/news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).External ArticleMon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 USF College of Education assistant professor to establish Caribbean educational research center through $3.6 million grantPatriann Smith, assistant professor of literacy studies in the USF College of Education, has been awarded a three-year, $3.6 million grant from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).Patriann Smith photographed with her younger brother, David Smith, during a family visit to Soufriere./news/2021/usf-college-of-education-assistant-professor-to-establish-caribbean-educational-research-center-through-3-6-million-grant.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,International,Literacy Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/dana-thompson-dorsey-anchin-director.aspxIn this role, Dr. Thompson Dorsey will advance the Anchin Center’s mission of collaborating with teachers, school leaders, districts and other educators to improve the quality of education for students and transforming the teaching profession to attract, retain and develop quality, culturally responsive educators.External ArticleWed, 16 Dec 2020 09:00:00 USF College of Education welcomes Dana Thompson Dorsey as new endowed chair and director of David C. Anchin CenterIn this role, Dr. Thompson Dorsey will advance the Anchin Center’s mission of collaborating with teachers, school leaders, districts and other educators to improve the quality of education for students and transforming the teaching profession to attract, retain and develop quality, culturally responsive educators.ßÙßÇÂț»­: A Preeminent Research University/education/about-us/news/2020/dana-thompson-dorsey-anchin-director.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-reimagining-education-conference.aspxCreated in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in Florida schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.External ArticleThu, 29 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Registration now open for David C. Anchin Center ‘Reimagining Education’ Virtual ConferenceCreated in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the conference will discuss the urgency the education sector faces in developing enduring, transformative changes for how education is provided to diverse populations in Florida schools. The online conference will take place on Dec. 3-5, 2020.Laptop on table with coffee/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-reimagining-education-conference.aspxCenters and InstitutesCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxUSF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, “Effective Online Teaching.”External ArticleMon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center online course provides teachers with best practices for virtual instructionUSF Instructor James Hatten and the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching launched a free, online professional development series titled, “Effective Online Teaching.”World map with location pins/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technology/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-scholars-residence-stem-fellow.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center welcomes USF faculty members each year to participate in the Scholar-in-Residence Program. New this year, the Anchin Center’s STEM Fellows Program welcomes faculty to explore research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.External ArticleWed, 22 Jul 2020 09:00:00 David C. Anchin Center announces new Scholars-in-Residence, STEM FellowThe David C. Anchin Center welcomes USF faculty members each year to participate in the Scholar-in-Residence Program. New this year, the Anchin Center’s STEM Fellows Program welcomes faculty to explore research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.David C. Anchin Center front entrance to building/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-scholars-residence-stem-fellow.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,ResearchDavid C. Anchin Center,Educational Leadership,STEM Education,Science Education/education/about-us/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project-dear-writer-summer-program.aspxThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.External ArticleFri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Area Writing Project launches ‘Dear Writer’ Summer Program to help students explore creative writing from homeThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project is launching a new online summer program for students who want to explore their creative writing skills while social distancing at home due to the coronavirus pandemic.Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Logo/education/about-us/news/2020/tampa-bay-area-writing-project-dear-writer-summer-program.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,English Education,Summer Programs,Tampa Bay Area Writing Project/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-free-professional-development-series-teaching-online.aspxThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center launches free professional development series to help educators teach onlineThe David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching has launched a new series of online professional development courses to help K-12 teachers learn best practices for effectively teaching online.Student using laptop to learn from teacher online/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-free-professional-development-series-teaching-online.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technology,Professional Development/education/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.External ArticleThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center presentation explores strategies for supporting oral language development in pre-K classroomDuring a presentation hosted by the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching, College of Education Assistant Professor Elizabeth Hadley presented her research on why supporting oral language development in pre-K classrooms is critical to developing young readers.Elizabeth Hadley/education/about-us/anchin-center-speaker-series-hadley.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center,Early Childhood Education,Language Development,Literacy Studies/education/about-us/news/2020/ap-summer-institute-usf-2020.aspxAs the largest College Board endorsed program in the southeast region, the USF AP Summer Institute offers more than 25 different courses to attendees over the course of two different weeks: July 20-23 and July 27-30.External ArticleThu, 20 Feb 2020 09:00:00 Registration Now Open for 2020 AP Summer Institute at USFAs the largest College Board endorsed program in the southeast region, the USF AP Summer Institute offers more than 25 different courses to attendees over the course of two different weeks: July 20-23 and July 27-30.Teachers at USF's AP Summer Institute in 2019/education/about-us/news/2020/ap-summer-institute-usf-2020.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsAP Summer Institute,David C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.External ArticleTue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 David C. Anchin Center hosts presentation on improving teacher well-beingAt the Anchin Center's first community event of the year, Associate Professor and David C. Anchin Center Policy Fellow Dr. Nathaniel von der Embse presented about his work in supporting teacher emotional health and well-being.Nathaniel von der Embse presenting at a USF Anchin Center event in 2019/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-hosts-presentation-on-improving-teacher-well-being.aspxCenters and Institutes,Faculty and Staff,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,School Psychology/education/about-us/news/2018/anchin-interim-director.aspxThe ßÙßÇÂț»­â€™s College of Education is pleased to welcome Constance Hines as the interim director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.External ArticleTue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 College of Education welcomes interim director to David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of TeachingThe ßÙßÇÂț»­â€™s College of Education is pleased to welcome Constance Hines as the interim director of the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.USF College of Education logo/education/about-us/news/2018/anchin-interim-director.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education NewsDavid C. Anchin Center/education/about-us/news/2018/pasco-tla-2018.aspxThe award-winning USF Teacher Leader Academy is expanding to eight schools in the Pasco County school district through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and USF’s College of Education and David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.External ArticleWed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF Teacher Leadership Academy model expands to eight schools through partnership with Pasco County SchoolsThe award-winning USF Teacher Leader Academy is expanding to eight schools in the Pasco County school district through a partnership between Pasco County Schools and USF’s College of Education and David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching.Pasco Teacher Leader Academy group photo/education/about-us/news/2018/pasco-tla-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesCommunity Partnerships,David C. Anchin Center,Pasco County Schools,Professional Development,Teacher Leadership/education/about-us/news/2018/uspto-2018.aspxEducators from across the nation gained hands-on experience while learning about inventions and innovations as part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s annual National Summer Teacher Institute at the USF Tampa campus.External ArticleWed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 USF hosts U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Annual National Summer Teacher InstituteEducators from across the nation gained hands-on experience while learning about inventions and innovations as part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s annual National Summer Teacher Institute at the USF Tampa campus.Educators at the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s annual National Summer Teacher Institute/education/about-us/news/2018/uspto-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018-recap.aspxMore than 40 K-12 educators participated in a week-long teacher training to learn how they can bring robotics curriculum into their classrooms.External ArticleMon, 13 Aug 2018 00:00:00 VEX Robotics Teacher Training helps educators bring robotics programs to their schoolsMore than 40 K-12 educators participated in a week-long teacher training to learn how they can bring robotics curriculum into their classrooms.VEX Robot on competition floor/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018-recap.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018.aspxMore than 40 educators from across the U.S. are participating in a week-long training to learn how they can implement robotics curriculum in their schools.External ArticleMon, 23 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Training session aims to equip more K-12 educators to teach robotics in schoolsMore than 40 educators from across the U.S. are participating in a week-long training to learn how they can implement robotics curriculum in their schools.Teachers building a robot at VEX Robotics workshop/education/about-us/news/2018/vex-robotics-teacher-training-2018.aspxCenters and Institutes,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education/education/about-us/news/2018/tbawp-leadership-institute-2018.aspxThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project hosted a two-week leadership institute to welcome a new cohort of writing teacher consultants to the program.External ArticleMon, 02 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Tampa Bay Area Writing Project Leadership Institute empowers writing teachers to share expertise, improve practiceThe Tampa Bay Area Writing Project hosted a two-week leadership institute to welcome a new cohort of writing teacher consultants to the program.Photo of a Tampa Bay Area Writing Project event sign/education/about-us/news/2018/tbawp-leadership-institute-2018.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Summer Programs,Tampa Bay Area Writing Project/education/about-us/news/2017/girl-powered-robotics-day.aspxAt the Girl Powered Robotics Day, school-aged girls from across the Tampa Bay area got a hands-on experience in the field of robotics.External ArticleMon, 09 Oct 2017 00:00:00 College of Education hosts ‘Girl Powered’ workshop to inspire girls to participate in roboticsAt the Girl Powered Robotics Day, school-aged girls from across the Tampa Bay area got a hands-on experience in the field of robotics.ßÙßÇÂț»­ student shows elementary-aged students how to use a VEX robot/education/about-us/news/2017/girl-powered-robotics-day.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Community EngagementDavid C. Anchin Center,Robotics Education,STEM Education/education/about-us/news/2017/education-vex-robotics-training-2017.aspxMore than 40 educators participated in a week full of activities related to robotics and STEM education during the David C. Anchin Center's VEX Robotics Professional Development Teacher Training.External ArticleThu, 10 Aug 2017 00:00:00 Teachers build robots, gain hands-on training at VEX STEM Robotics Teacher TrainingMore than 40 educators participated in a week full of activities related to robotics and STEM education during the David C. Anchin Center's VEX Robotics Professional Development Teacher Training.A VEX robot placed on a table next to a computer/education/about-us/news/2017/education-vex-robotics-training-2017.aspxCenters and InstitutesDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Development,Robotics Education,STEM,STEM Education/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-announces-new-leadership.aspxThe ßÙßÇÂț»­ College of Education is proud to announce three individuals have joined the college's leadership team.External ArticleFri, 17 Jun 2016 00:00:00 USF College of Education Announces New Associate Deans, Director of Anchin CenterThe ßÙßÇÂț»­ College of Education is proud to announce three individuals have joined the college's leadership team.College of Education building wall exterior/education/about-us/news/2016/2016-coedu-announces-new-leadership.aspxCenters and Institutes,College of Education News,Faculty and StaffDavid C. Anchin Center