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Instructional technology and learning sciences
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An ITLS department at USU, advancing innovation in learning, technology, and design.
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Big congratulations to AlLisia Dawkins, ITLS PhD student, for being named a 2025-26 Graduate Fellow at USU! If you want more, check the alt text.
#StudentLife #ITLSStudents #LearningMatters #HandsOnLearning #StudentExperience #CampusLife #InclusiveLearning #StudentSuccess
Bolaji just completed the Sandra K. Abell Emerging Scholars Fellowship at Northwestern! 🌟 A big step in her journey to advance inclusion in STEM.
#Scholarships #Internships #Workshops #ConferenceHighlights #ResearchOpportunities #LearningOpportunities #AggieEvents #AcademicOpportunities
Our ITLS and SPERC students presented at the Utah Conference on Community Engagement.
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#StudentLife #Students #StudentSuccess #LearningMatter #Study #Scholarship
Congrats to ITLS PhD student Rida Munir for presenting her research at the AAPT Conference! Her study explores how physics students connect concepts from physics and math, advancing Physics Education Research. 👏

#ITLS #InstructionalTechnology #LearningScience #STEMEducation #EdTech
ISLS 2026 Annual Meeting will be in Irvine, CA, June 15-19! Early submission deadline: Oct 5, 2025.
Details: 2026.isls.org

#Research #Academic #Collaboration #Conference #AcademicMembers
What if teachers had the Elder Wand?
HEDI grad Malin Scharmann and Dr. Lawrence used this magical Harry Potter-inspired prompt to spark creativity in their co-design research with teachers.
Imagination fuels innovation in education.
#StudentLife #Students #StudentSuccess #LearningMatter #Study
Congrats to Dr. Breanne Litts, Dallas Haws, Christina Morgan, Eileen Quintana, Analysa Allison, and Tifiny Mills on receiving the ISLS 2025 Outstanding Short Paper award 👏🌿 To learn more, check the alt text.
#USUUpdates #ITLSNews #Award #Opportunities #StayCurious
🎉 Congrats to Dr. Mimi Recker, newly named ISLS Fellow for her impact on AI in education, learning analytics & STEM equity! 🌟👏 we are so proud of our amazing faculty members ☺️
#ITLS #InstructionalTechnology #LearningScience #STEMEducation #EdTech
🎉 ITLS PhD student Rida Munir presented at the 2025 Learning & Instructional Technology Conference!

Her research shows students refine their understanding of energy when teachers support them in exploring their own ideas.

#Research #Academic #Collaboration #Conference #AcademicMembers
We’re so proud! Dr. Ramy Shaaban received the Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year award for his incredible support of HEDI students. Check the alt text to learn how he helps students succeed.

#ITLS #InstructionalTechnology #LearningScience #STEMEducation #EdTech
🌟 Congrats to Chasity, ITLS PhD student, on her NSF GRFP Honorable Mention! 👩‍🏫👧💡
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#StudentLife #Students #StudentSuccess #LearningMatter #Study #Scholarship
Dr. Stephanie Allen Egbert’s journey from ITLS PhD student to leading roles in academia and global learning design shows how flexible and impactful this field can be. 🌍🎓
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#AggieAlumni #USUAlumni #AggieGrad #CareerAdvice #Alumni #Industry
So proud of Sariah for presenting her research at LIT! She explored how teams of LLMs compare to grad students in deductive coding. Want to know more about her research? Check out the alt text!

#Research #Academic #Collaboration #Conference #AcademicMembers
Excited to celebrate our PhD students' research at the LIT Conference!
Waqas' project explores culturally responsive computer science education for Indigenous students.
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#Research #Academic #Collaboration #Conference #AcademicMembers
Stephen presented his research at LIT 2025 we’re so proud!
ALT Text: Learn more about his work on distance education in Ghana.
#Research #Academic #Collaboration #Conference #AcademicMembers
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This gorgeous picture of the giant galactic nebula NGC 3603 captures various stages of the life cycle of stars in one single view.

(Credit: NASA, Wolfgang Brandner JPL-IPAC, Eva K.)
Chasity as a doctoral student in ITLS, she’s been instrumental in Project UNITE, helping to build stronger support systems for students with disabilities and promoting teamwork through co-design workshops. 💙
#EdTech #LifeLongLearning #NeverStopLearning #ITLSTransforms #StudentFirst
Meet Craig Wall, an ITLS PhD graduate who transitioned from being a professor to working at Intel!
If you're curious about what skills students need to succeed in the industry , read his full answers in the ALT text! 👀
#STEMNews #LeaderShip #USA #Collaboration #Innovation
So proud to have Emma working with Dr. Kristin Searle on this NSF-funded project! Their research connects computer science and social studies to help students address real-world issues like food access. 🌍💻
#InstructionalDesign #STEMEducation #DigitalLearning #USUEducation #Knowledge
🏆 We are thrilled to recognize Kylynn James with the Outstanding Community Partner Award! Her mentorship at Oak Hill Vaulting empowers ITLS students to create real-world solutions through design thinking.
#University #OnlineLearning #Education #Research #Learning
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Aggie Scholars: Priority registration for Fall 2025 classes begins Monday, April 7. Check DegreeWorks to make sure you're on track with your degree program. Need help? Contact your undergrad advisor or grad program coordinator. Registration Information:
usu.edu/registrar/registration/deadlines
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ATTENTION: USU PARENTS - Tues, March 25 and Thurs, April 10: USU Campus Recreation is hosting "AGGIE REC SUMMER CAMP OPEN HOUSES" from 5-7 pm in the Nelson Fieldhouse to learn about Summer 2025 camp offerings for Ages 6-14 . Learn more at this link: www.usu.edu/campusrec/ca...
We’re proud of Anna’s groundbreaking research! She’s building a strong, research-driven foundation for the future of equestrian sports. 🏇📚
#University #OnlineLearning #Education #Research #Learning