TLT Faculty Fellows

In order to transform education in positive and enduring ways, it is crucial to understand the challenges that impact our faculty’s pedagogy and also student success. Our fellowship program works with faculty to identify these challenges and explores how technology can help overcome them. These partnerships expand the reach of impactful ideas and help shape the Penn State community’s future.

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Fellows Since 2009

2022-2024 TLT Faculty Fellows

Jacqueline Bortiatynski

Capturing Classroom Engagement Data for Instructor Reflection (CCEDIR)

Jacqueline’s fellowship will focus on empowering faculty by providing valuable feedback via the CCEDIR observation protocol that captures a snapshot of the nature and extent of active learning happening during a class session.

Anna Divinsky, Cookie Redding, and Zena Tredinnick-Kirby

Exploring 3-D Virtual Spaces: Engaging Student Communities Through Feedback and Exhibitions

Anna, Cookie, and Zena will collaborate with their project team to utilize 3-D Virtual Spaces that create lifelike virtual museums in order to strengthen students’ constructive feedback, collaboration, and experimentation skills.

Jeanne Marie Rose

Creating Accessible Texts With Adaptive Technologies (CATWAT)

Through her project, Jeanne will work toward designing a writing pedagogy that uses inclusive composition processes for students to produce accessible products that accommodate visually impaired readers.

Gregory R. Pierce

Using Smart Board Collaboration Tools to Revolutionize Student Learning in the Large-Format Classroom

Gregory and his team will reimagine teaching and learning in large classrooms by integrating cutting-edge smart board technology to enhance student collaboration and engagement.

Topics for Fellowships

By combining ideas and innovative spirit with expertise in academic thought, we can work collaboratively to apply emerging technologies for teaching and learning. The call for 2024-2026 TLT Faculty Fellows is now closed, but please take time to review the current TLT Faculty Fellowship themes:

Generative AI in Higher Education: Innovation Unleashed for the Future of Student Experiences

This theme delves into the transformative realm of the limitless possibilities of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education. As we navigate the future of student experiences, our focus is on harnessing the potential of AI to revolutionize learning environments. From creating dynamic content to fostering novel approaches to teaching and learning, join us to unleash the full potential of this technology utilizing freely available existing generative AI.

Tech for Togetherness: Cultivating Student Connection and Belonging with Technology

In a world that thrives on connectivity, this theme is an exploration of the role instructional technology plays in cultivating togetherness among students. With an emphasis of leveraging technology to bridge the social gaps in higher education from virtual communities to collaborative platforms, we aim to explore and implement technologies that enhance student connection and belonging. Join us to navigate the landscape of digital camaraderie.

Digital Fluency: A Sense of wonder for curiosity and creativity via technology

This theme is dedicated for students to build the essential skills for tomorrow, empowering them to confidently navigate the complexities of the digital age and have a sense of awe amidst our tech-driven lives. Join us in embracing the wonder of the educational experience that sparks curiosity, nurtures creativity, and unveils the marvels of our techno-social existence. The aim is to prepare students for futures where adaptability and innovation are key.

Learning Analytics: Harnessing Data for Informed Educational Innovation

In a landscape filled with an abundance of student data, this theme addresses the pivotal role of learning analytics in shaping the future of education. The focus is to recognize learning analytics power to unravel insights that can redefine educational strategies, uncover the potential to proactively support students, and identify areas for pedagogical enhancement. Join us in advocating for a data-informed culture where learning analytics is leveraged to harness evidence-based decision-making.

In March of 2026 new themes and a new call for proposals will be posted. If you have any questions, please email tltfellows@psu.edu.