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Dr. Kevin Oliver is Head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) in the College of Education at NC State. Prior to becoming Department Head in 2022, he served as a Professor at NC State for 17 years and taught graduate-level courses for Learning Design & Technology programs (B.S., M.Ed., M.S., Ph.D.), including courses on: distance education, technical cultural representations, technology in informal learning, instructional design, theoretical foundations of advanced learning environments, and more. His research has focused in two areas: 1) technical-analytical approaches to represent cultural-historical information and disinformation toward enhanced understanding and empowerment; and 2) innovative approaches to open and distance learning. He is currently listed on the Fulbright Specialist Roster with a four-year tenure (2021-25), eligible to be matched with short-term projects designed by international host institutions through the Fulbright Specialist Program, U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs.
Recent Mentions in College of Education News: August 26, 2022, Faculty Engage in Outreach, Professional Development through International Travel June 1, 2022, Kevin Oliver Named Head of Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences September 14, 2021, Professor Kevin Oliver Selected as One of Three 2022 UNC Faculty Fellows August 24, 2020, NC State College of Education Launches Online Graduate Certificate Program in Learning Analytics This Fall November 4, 2019, Grant-Funded Project Gives Students Access to STEM Concepts Through Robotics November 19, 2019, Kevin Oliver, Angela Wiseman Provide Prof Dev for In-service Teachers Through Cultural Immersion, Digital Tools in Germany September 6, 2019, Associate Professor Angela Wiseman to Collaborate with International Universities on Upcoming Projects September 18, 2018, International Inquiry: Providing Local In-Service Teachers with International Professional Development Personal Interests: sports; travel (all 50 states; most national parks; most Canadian provinces; extensively in England, Finland, Sweden, and the Czech Republic as a study abroad instructor); history, genealogy, and culture; outdoors (gardening, hiking, preferably with a dog); amateur art; biking area parks/greenways; hitting local shops, festivals, breweries, and restaurants with friends. |
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