Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.
Dr. Stephanie Smith Budhai is faculty member in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware, focusing on Educational Technology, Learning Design, and Justice-centered Pedagogies. She holds two national education technology leadership positions on the Information Technology Council and as Chair of the Culture and Climate Committee for the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). She holds a Ph.D. in Learning Technologies, and a M.S. in Information with a specialization in Library and Information Science, and K-12 teaching certifications in Technology Education, Instructional Technology and Business, Computers, Information Technology, Special Education and Elementary Education. Dr. Smith Budhai is the 2021 SITE Emerging Leader and the 2017 ISTE Awardee for Excellence in Teacher Education. She is also a Nearpod, and VoiceThread Certified Educator. Dr. Smith Budhai has more than a decade of online teaching experience, and has published myriad books (two have been translated into Arabic), articles, and invited editorials surrounding the use of technology and online learning in education. A few of her book publications include:
- Leveraging Digital Tools to Assess Student Learning
- Increasing Engagement in Online Learning: Quick Reference Guide
- Teaching the 4Cs with Technology
- Best Practices in Engaging Online Learners through Active and Experiential Learning Strategies
- Nurturing Young Innovators: Cultivating Creativity in the Classroom, Home and Community
Latest articles by Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D.
VoiceThread Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This VoiceThread Lesson Plan is designed to assist educators in using a multimedia platform to help students meet learning objectives
Screencastify Lesson Plan for Middle and High School
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Screencastify lesson plan is designed to assist educators with leveraging a multimedia edtech tool to support teaching
5 Mindfulness Apps and Websites for K-12
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
Mindfulness apps and websites for K-12 that can help support both students and teachers
A TikTok Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This TikTok Lesson Plan is designed to assist educators with using an edtech social tool to enhance the teaching and learning experience
Quizlet Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Quizlet lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
Google Slides Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
A Google Slides lesson plan designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
Google Earth Lesson Plan
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Google Earth lesson plan is designed to provide educators with an avenue for integrating the edtech tool into their instruction
How to Become a Google Certified Educator
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
The Google Certified Educator program offers the chance for teachers to gain practical pd while earning a badge to demonstrate their edtech expertise
Kahoot! Lesson Plan for Elementary Grades
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. last updated
This Kahoot! Lesson Plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
Padlet Lesson Plan for Middle and High School
By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published
This Padlet lesson plan is designed to help educators implement the digital tool into their instruction
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