https://www.usf.edu/education/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usWed, 12 Aug 2026 20:19:14 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/education/news/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 discussionhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/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 Educationhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/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 entrancehttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/registration-now-open-usf-ap-summer-institute-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/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 viewhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/usf-pre-ap-summer-institute-summer-2022.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsDavid C. Anchin Center,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/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 tablehttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/usf-hosted-research-journal-special-issue-teaching-inquiry-during-covid.aspxCenters and Institutes,Research,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Centerhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher-leader.aspxWe sat down with USF faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.Jessenia RiveraTue, 26 Oct 2021 09:00:00 What does it mean to be a teacher leader?We sat down with USF faculty member Jennifer Jacobs to learn more about what it means to be a teacher leader and the difference these leaders can make in today’s schools.Jennifer Rinck presenting during a teacher leadership class session.https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2021/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-teacher-leader.aspxAcademics,Resources for EducatorsElementary Education,Graduate Studies,Teacher Leadershiphttps://www.usf.edu/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 pinshttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/anchin-center-online-teaching-course.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsCOVID-19,David C. Anchin Center,Instructional Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-creative-learning-tips-for-learning-at-home.aspxTeachers from the USF Preschool for Creative Learning share ideas that offer activities for play with young children while supporting learning connections in a variety of content areas. These experiences allow for children to work together with family members and engage in discussion as they play.External ArticleWed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 Activities to keep your preschooler learning from home—tips from the USF Preschool for Creative LearningTeachers from the USF Preschool for Creative Learning share ideas that offer activities for play with young children while supporting learning connections in a variety of content areas. These experiences allow for children to work together with family members and engage in discussion as they play.Preschooler painting at homehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/usf-preschool-creative-learning-tips-for-learning-at-home.aspxResources for EducatorsCOVID-19,Early Childhood Education,USF Preschool for Creative Learninghttps://www.usf.edu/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 onlinehttps://www.usf.edu/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 Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/fcit-free-online-courses-k-12-teachers.aspxThe Florida Center for Instructional Technology, in partnership with USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, has launched the first in a series of fully-online professional development courses to help support K-12 teachers in virtual teaching environments.External ArticleThu, 23 Apr 2020 00:00:00 FCIT launches free online course series to support K-12 teachers through virtual instructionThe Florida Center for Instructional Technology, in partnership with USF Corporate Training and Professional Education, has launched the first in a series of fully-online professional development courses to help support K-12 teachers in virtual teaching environments.Teacher with students at computers in schoolhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/fcit-free-online-courses-k-12-teachers.aspxCenters and Institutes,Resources for EducatorsFlorida Center for Instructional Technology,Instructional Technology,Professional Developmenthttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/parents-social-emotional-needs-child-covid-19.aspxUSF School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 How to meet the social, emotional needs of your child during COVID-19USF School Psychology Instructor Kahlila Lawrence provides some strategies for how parents can best support their children socially and emotionally while the whole family is at home full-time.Father son playing with toy planehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/parents-social-emotional-needs-child-covid-19.aspxResources for EducatorsCOVID-19,School Psychologyhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/parents-support-k-12-student-online-learning.aspxUSF Instructional Technology Instructor James Hatten shares tips for parents who are currently learning how to best support their child’s success in a newly created online classroom.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 How parents can support their K-12 student in online learningUSF Instructional Technology Instructor James Hatten shares tips for parents who are currently learning how to best support their child’s success in a newly created online classroom.Father and daughter use laptop togetherhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/parents-support-k-12-student-online-learning.aspxResources for EducatorsCOVID-19,Instructional Technologyhttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/tips-for-parents-talking-to-child-about-covid-19.aspxUSF Counselor Education Instructor Cynthia Topdemir shares strategies and resources for parents and educators to use while talking about the coronavirus with their children.External ArticleFri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Tips for Parents: How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19USF Counselor Education Instructor Cynthia Topdemir shares strategies and resources for parents and educators to use while talking about the coronavirus with their children.Mother hugging son at homehttps://www.usf.edu/education/about-us/news/2020/tips-for-parents-talking-to-child-about-covid-19.aspxResources for EducatorsCOVID-19,Counselor Education