University of Tennessee Theory and Practice in Teacher Education

How do teachers employ YouTube for instructional purposes?

Cody Pritchard, TPTE doctoral candidate in STEM Education, and colleagues Jeffrey P. Carpenter, William S. Long Professor / Professor of Education at Elon University and Joshua M. Rosenberg, TPTE Haslam Family Professor & Associate Professor, STEM Education discuss this in their co-authored publication in Educational Researcher.

Congratulations to Cody and colleagues on this great achievement!

Read the article here: https://tinyurl.com/0013189X261457604

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We couldn't be more proud of these student scholars and Professor Holtz!

Well done on this fantastic achievement!

THEY WON! 🏆🇺🇸

Congratulations to the team of fourth- and fifth-grade students from Alcoa Intermediate School on winning their age group in the national Presidential AI Challenge! They developed "Homework Helper," an AI tool designed to reduce homework-related stress and support student learning.

The students were supported by AI Tennessee and mentored by University of Tennessee Theory and Practice in Teacher Education assistant professor Emily Holtz, who helped them explore how AI can be used responsibly to solve real-world challenges.

Their success is a powerful example of what can happen when young learners are encouraged to think critically, collaborate, and innovate!

Read more: bit.ly/4xDVcof

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Looking for a great Summer STEM activity for your kiddos (or yourself!)?

Join the for their Summer STEM Fair!

The fair is free, open to the public, and all ages are welcome!

Date: Wed, June 24
Location: UT Creamery
Time: Drop in anytime between 1:00 & 3:00 p.m.

Families and individuals can enjoy fun STEM games and receive free STEM swag.

We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to all of these great scholars and to our very own Emily Holtz!

Congratulations students and congratulations to our very own Emily Holtz!

Congratulations to the incredible students at Alcoa Intermediate School for winning the state-level competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with their “Homework Helper” project, proving innovation has no age limit! 🚀

A special shoutout to Emily Holtz, assistant professor in University of Tennessee Theory and Practice in Teacher Education, for helping support and mentor these future AI leaders through AI Tennessee and statewide partnerships. Opportunities like this are opening doors for students to explore technology, creativity, and problem-solving in powerful new ways.

Best of luck to these students as they head to Washington D.C. for the national competition in June!

Watch WBIR Channel 10's full feature: bit.ly/4dTugYy

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University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Congratulations to TPTE graduate Victoria and to all of these fantastic graduates!

Join us for a great Math course this summer! Fully Online!

Math teachers!

Looking for a FULLY ONLINE course this summer? We have the course for you!

🧮 MEDU 550: Mathematics Assessment in the 6-12 Math Classroom

📅 Full Summer Session
🕔 Wed 5:00pm to 8:00pm
📍 Fully Online
⏳ 3 credit hours

This summer course is designed for math teachers in grades 6-12. It bridges theory and practice—building your confidence to design, deliver, and interpret assessments that truly measure mathematical thinking. From daily formative checks to competency-based portfolios, teachers will build a toolkit for today's classroom

By the end of the course you will be ready to:

• Design rigorous, equitable assessments aligned to standards
• Use AI tools responsibly to generate, critique, and improve assessment items
• Leverage digital platforms to deliver tests, track data, and personalize feedback
• Implement competency-based assessment structures that honor student growth
• Analyze student data to inform instruction and close learning gaps

Modules include:
Module 1: Competency-Based Assessment
Module 2: AI in Assessment Design
Module 3: Online Testing Platforms
Module 4: Writing Better MCQs

For more info:
Contact Rhea Carmon, Instructor - [email protected]

UTK College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

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Exams are over, Commencement has commenced, and summer is finally here ☀️

Whether you’re taking a course, taking on a summer job or internship, or just taking it easy, we hope this summer treats you well.

Be sure to check back in with us for updates and news throughout the next couple of months! We’ll still be here! 🧡