Education Technology

IST fosters a vibrant research ecosystem in educational technology, addressing both the enhancement of teaching and learning through technology and the advancement of technology education to build a diverse, highly skilled future workforce.

Our research deepens understanding of how technology shapes educational experiences and informs the design of effective pedagogical practices and interventions that improve learning outcomes. IST researchers use diverse methodologies—from machine learning and data mining to qualitative inquiry and ethnography—to explore these complex challenges.

Key areas of focus include AI-based learning, engineering and computing education, learning analytics, educational data mining, and the use of virtual reality in education and training. This impactful work, supported by various funding agencies and organizations, is regularly featured at premier venues such as LAK, EDM, SIGCSE, ASEE, FIE, CHI, and CSCW.