/education/blog/Recent posts from Blogen-usMon, 23 Dec 2024 01:02:00 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-awards-two-undergraduate-students-with-graduation-with-distinction-award.aspxTwo undergraduate students have been honored with the Graduation with Distinction Award due to their excellence in academics, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.Communications and MarketingMon, 22 May 2023 16:00:00 USF College of Education proudly awards two undergraduate students with the Graduation with Distinction AwardTwo undergraduate students have been honored with the Graduation with Distinction Award due to their excellence in academics, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.Two undergraduate students/education/blog/2023/usf-college-of-education-awards-two-undergraduate-students-with-graduation-with-distinction-award.aspxAcademicsCommencement,Honors and Awards,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2022/benefits-of-living-in-usf-education-living-learning-community.aspxIf you’re looking to join a community that helps you learn alongside other students who share your passion for the education profession, joining USF's Education Living Learning Community might be the perfect opportunity for you.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 The Benefits to Living in USF’s Education Living Learning CommunityIf you’re looking to join a community that helps you learn alongside other students who share your passion for the education profession, joining USF's Education Living Learning Community might be the perfect opportunity for you.Students in USF's Education Living Learning Community/education/blog/2022/benefits-of-living-in-usf-education-living-learning-community.aspxStudent LifeLiving Learning Community,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-graduation-with-distinction-award-spring-2022.aspxTwo undergraduate students were selected to receive the College of Education's Spring 2022 Graduation with Distinction Award. The Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 Two students receive College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardTwo undergraduate students were selected to receive the College of Education's Spring 2022 Graduation with Distinction Award. The Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service, research and scholarship while a student at USF.College of Education Graduation with Distinction Recipients - Spring 2022/education/blog/2022/college-of-education-graduation-with-distinction-award-spring-2022.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsEarly Childhood Education,English Education,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2022/student-spotlight-alicia-miller.aspxFrom the time she began her studies at USF, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through USF’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.Jessenia RiveraThu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Alicia MillerFrom the time she began her studies at USF, Mathematics Education major Alicia Miller has taken on opportunities such as working as a resident assistant for the Education Living Learning Community and becoming a part-time tutor through USF’s Tutor-A-Bull program. Now, with graduation just around the corner, she reflects on her teacher preparation program and the experiences that have led her to where she is today.Alicia Miller headshot/education/blog/2022/student-spotlight-alicia-miller.aspxStudent LifeLiving Learning Community,Mathematics Education,Student Spotlight,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Elizabeth EngasserFri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Bonnie SkyeAfter overcoming obstacles like navigating a learning disability, battling a melanoma diagnosis and unexpectedly moving out of state right before her final teaching internship, Bonnie Skye, a student in USF's College of Education, is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.Bonnie Skye at USF Tampa/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-bonnie-skye.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,English Education,Field and Clinical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Elizabeth EngasserThu, 09 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Social Science Education major Kyle Schmidt selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardKyle Schmidt, a social science education major in USF’s College of Education, was selected to receive the College of Education’s Graduation with Distinction Award for the Fall 2021 semester.Kyle Schmidt headshot/education/blog/2021/kyle-schmidt-graduation-with-distinction-award-fall-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeCommencement,Graduation with Distinction,Social Science Education,Undergraduate Studies/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxThe 51���� will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 10-11. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.External ArticleWed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF to confer more than 4,500 degrees during commencement ceremonies, Dec. 10-11The 51���� will award more than 4,500 degrees during fall commencement scheduled for Dec. 10-11. The ceremonies include recipients of approximately 3,433 undergraduate, 1,099 master’s and 181 doctoral degrees.USF Commencement/news/2021/fall-commencement-2021.aspxCollege of Education NewsCommencement,Graduate Studies,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/why-student-tutoring-great-opportunity-education-majors.aspxWhat are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.Jessenia RiveraThu, 16 Sep 2021 17:00:00 Why student tutoring is a great opportunity for education majorsWhat are the benefits to becoming a student tutor while studying education at USF? Learn more from the Tutor-a-Bull Program Coordinator and a tutor working in the program.USF student tutors students in reading/education/blog/2021/why-student-tutoring-great-opportunity-education-majors.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeField and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/meet-librarian-susan-ariew.aspxWe interviewed USF Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education’s students.Jessenia RiveraTue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Meet Your Librarian: Susan AriewWe interviewed USF Librarian Susan Ariew to learn more about her role at the university and the resources and support she provides to the College of Education’s students.Susan Ariew headshot/education/blog/2021/meet-librarian-susan-ariew.aspxAcademicsGraduate Studies,Student Success,USF Libraries,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxCutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college students. But for several Elementary Education majors at the 51����, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.Jessenia RiveraFri, 13 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Elementary Education majors prepare for the new school year through participating in classroom pre-planningCutting summer break short to get an early start on an internship isn’t something that’s typical for college students. But for several Elementary Education majors at the 51����, joining teachers in the university’s partner school districts to help with pre-planning activities felt like something they needed to do.USF student and collaborating teacher setting up a classroom together/education/blog/2021/elementary-education-majors-pre-planning.aspxAcademicsElementary Education,Field and Clinical Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.Jessenia RiveraFri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Exceptional Student Education majors gain hands-on teaching experience at USF Pepin Summer InstituteThe Pepin Summer Institute is an annual summer program that provides exceptional student education majors at USF with four weeks of practical teaching experience. For students at Pepin, the program is an opportunity to learn in a way that’s exciting and tailored to their needs.A group photo of USF students at Pepin Academies/education/blog/2021/pepin-summer-institute-2021.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Summer Programs,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/graduation-with-distinction-award-2021.aspxThe Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service or research and scholarship while a student at USF.Rocky D. BullFri, 07 May 2021 00:00:00 Three students selected for College of Education Graduation with Distinction AwardThe Graduation with Distinction Award is presented to select undergraduate students in the College of Education who stand apart from their peers based on their academic excellence, professional development, community service or research and scholarship while a student at USF.Graduation with Distinction Award Recipients/education/blog/2021/graduation-with-distinction-award-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Student LifeGraduation with Distinction,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/upc-excellence-in-undergraduate-education-award-2021.aspxSix faculty and staff members in the USF College of Education were awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award by the College’s Undergraduate Program Committee.Rocky D. BullThu, 06 May 2021 00:00:00 College of Education staff, faculty members recognized for ‘Excellence in Undergraduate Education’Six faculty and staff members in the USF College of Education were awarded the Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award by the College’s Undergraduate Program Committee.51����: A Preeminent Research University/education/blog/2021/upc-excellence-in-undergraduate-education-award-2021.aspxCollege of Education News,Faculty and StaffAwards and Honors,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the 51����.Jessenia RiveraWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Kianna PintadoHaving witnessed the impact education had at home, Kianna Pintado began her academic journey years later as an elementary education major at the 51����.Kianna Pintado/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-kianna-pintado.aspxCommunity Engagement,Student LifeElementary Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-julia-genkinger.aspxJulia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The USF graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.Elizabeth EngasserTue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Julia GenkingerJulia Genkinger always knew she wanted to become a teacher. The USF graduate, who earned her bachelor’s degree in English Education, says she was eager to take on every opportunity she could while a university student.Julia Genkinger/education/blog/2021/student-spotlight-julia-genkinger.aspxAlumni and Friends,Student LifeCommencement,English Education,Graduation with Distinction,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-merritt-smith.aspxAt the start of her studies at USF, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of 51���� teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of USF’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.Jessenia RiveraThu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Merritt SmithAt the start of her studies at USF, Merritt Smith overcame obstacles in earning her state of 51���� teaching certification. Today, she is a soon-to-be graduate of USF’s Physical Education program who stands out amongst her peers by being recognized as the university’s 2019-20 Outstanding Intern of the Year.Merritt Smith/education/blog/2020/student-spotlight-merritt-smith.aspxAcademics,Student LifePhysical Education,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-samantha-gregg.aspxBefore attending USF, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.Jessenia RiveraWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Samantha GreggBefore attending USF, Samantha Gregg had already envisioned a future as an educator. After spending fours years majoring in Elementary Education and living on campus in the Education Living Learning Community, she is ready to graduate this spring with confidence in the skills she’s obtained.Samantha Gregg/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-samantha-gregg.aspxStudent LifeElementary Education,Living Learning Community,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-andres-rodriguez.aspxAndres Rodriguez's time at USF gave him experience training professional athletes. Now, as a recent graduate of the College of Education's Exercise Science program, he aspires to bring his knowledge of health and fitness into his community.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Student Spotlight: Andres RodriguezAndres Rodriguez's time at USF gave him experience training professional athletes. Now, as a recent graduate of the College of Education's Exercise Science program, he aspires to bring his knowledge of health and fitness into his community.Andres Rodriguez at the USF Marshall Student Center/education/blog/2019/student-spotlight-andres-rodriguez.aspxStudent LifeExercise Science,Student Spotlight,Student Success,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2018/service-learning-crayon-potter.aspxA part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.External ArticleFri, 07 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Student-led service project strives to improve parent involvement at local elementary schoolA part of the course “Context and Foundations of Exceptional Student Education," USF students completed a service learning project at local school Potter Elementary.USF student working with an elementary school student at Potter Elementary/education/about-us/news/2018/service-learning-crayon-potter.aspxAcademics,Community EngagementCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/education-2017-online-gkt-prep-courses.aspxUSF's 51���� Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the 51���� Teacher Certification Exam.External ArticleTue, 05 Sep 2017 00:00:00 USF launches online prep courses to help teachers pass state certification examUSF's 51���� Center for Instructional Technology has launched a series of online courses that provide test takers with the skills needed to pass the General Knowledge Test portion of the 51���� Teacher Certification Exam.iTeach Professional Learning logo/education/about-us/news/2017/education-2017-online-gkt-prep-courses.aspxCenters and Institutes51���� Center for Instructional Technology,Teacher Certification,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/education-pepin-summer-institute-2017.aspxDuring the Pepin Summer Institute, a four-week program created through a partnership between Pepin Academies and the USF College of Education, USF students in the Exceptional Student Education program get to put their teaching skills to the test.External ArticleMon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 Learning is an AdventureDuring the Pepin Summer Institute, a four-week program created through a partnership between Pepin Academies and the USF College of Education, USF students in the Exceptional Student Education program get to put their teaching skills to the test.Sign in a window at Pepin Academies/education/about-us/news/2017/education-pepin-summer-institute-2017.aspxAcademicsCommunity Partnerships,Exceptional Student Education,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Summer Programs,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/helios-stem-wedu-quest-feature.aspxThe Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.External ArticleThu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program Featured on ‘WEDU Quest’The Helios STEM Middle School Residency Program, a program in the USF College of Education that aims to produce, support, and enhance the retention of middle grades STEM educators, was featured on WEDU's Quest program this month.USF student teaching math at local middle school/education/about-us/news/2017/helios-stem-wedu-quest-feature.aspxAcademics,College of Education NewsCommunity Partnerships,Helios STEM Middle School Residency,Hillsborough County Public Schools,Mathematics Education,Teacher Preparation,Undergraduate Studies/education/about-us/news/2017/college-graduate-peace-corps-volunteer.aspxElementary Education major Heather Palmer is graduating from the USF College of Education this weekend and plans to make a global impact as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.External ArticleWed, 03 May 2017 15:00:00 College of Education graduate to make global impact as Peace Corps volunteerElementary Education major Heather Palmer is graduating from the USF College of Education this weekend and plans to make a global impact as a Peace Corps volunteer in South Africa.Photo of Heather Palmer on the USF Tampa campus/education/about-us/news/2017/college-graduate-peace-corps-volunteer.aspxStudent LifeCommencement,Elementary Education,Undergraduate Studieshttps://www.usforacle.com/2017/04/26/as-need-for-cybersecurity-grows-usf-class-offers-solutions/From international hacking scams to card skimmers at gas stations, the world of developing technology can be alarming. In an attempt to help students understand this, education professors Michael and Ilene Berson will teach the Maymester class “Cybersecurity and the Everyday Citizen.”External ArticleWed, 26 Apr 2017 00:00:00 USF Oracle: As Need for Cybersecurity Grows, USF Class Offers SolutionsFrom international hacking scams to card skimmers at gas stations, the world of developing technology can be alarming. In an attempt to help students understand this, education professors Michael and Ilene Berson will teach the Maymester class “Cybersecurity and the Everyday Citizen.”USF College of Education logohttps://www.usforacle.com/2017/04/26/as-need-for-cybersecurity-grows-usf-class-offers-solutions/AcademicsCybersecurity Education,Undergraduate Studies